Social Media Practices and Procedures

The purpose of Haywood County Schools (HCS) social media accounts is to increase communication between school and home and provide the community with pertinent news and information regarding our students and schools.  In an effort to maintain consistency across all platforms, schools should use the following guidelines when addressing social media use at your site.

In accordance with School Board Policy 7335 Employee Use of Social Media, social media usage is defined by two categories:

• System-Controlled Social Media – “System-controlled social media” are social media networks, tools, or activities that are under the direct control and management of the school system. 
• Personal Social Media – “Personal social media” means any social media networks, tools, or activities that are not system-controlled.

System-Controlled Accounts:

Primary School and System Level accounts will be created by HCS, not individuals, and will represent the school and the organization they are highlighting.  System-controlled accounts allow for easy transitions between staff members.

Personal Accounts:

Personal accounts will be created by the end user and will represent the end user.  These accounts do not represent Haywood County Schools or the school where the end user is employed.

In 2023, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order 276 that banned to use of TikTok on government devices or networks.