Porters Creek Public School P&C Association

On this page we will promote and discuss information, events and other relevant details of the association. Porters Creek P&C Association Social Media Policy

Policy

Porters Creek P&C Association is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all
members of the school community. This includes ensuring effective and positive
communications in all mediums. Policy Objectives
The Porter

s Creek P&C Association intend to utilise all forms of communication to promote the
work of the P&C Association, the school and to engage community. Responsibilities
The President (or other Officer position as identified) is responsible for the administration and
moderating of all Porters Creek P&C Association social media. Social media is defined as a group of online applications such as social networking sites, wikis,
blogs, microblogs, video and audio sharing sites, and message boards that allow people to
easily publish, share and discuss content. Purpose of social media is to facilitate conversations in a dialogue, an opportunity to promote,
listen, share, collaborate and respond to our colleagues and communities. In using social media all P&C members agree to follow Porters Creek Public School P&C
Association policies including the Code of Conduct. Members agree to be clear in representing the P&C Association. Where a member is not
representing the P&C Association it should be made clear that comments are made by you as
an individual. Members shall be mindful that your role with the Porters Creek Public School P&C
may create a connection between what you say online and the P&C Association itself. Identify
yourself when discussing P&C Association related topics or issues. Where a member uses social media they shall represent the P&C Association well and be sure
that the content published is consistent with expected professional standards
Members shall be mindful that social media posts may have consequences where they are not
appropriate. Will respect copyright and show respect for copyright laws and fair use of
copyrighted materials owned by others, including user-generated content. Members will be polite and considerate in all social media activities. Where a post is negative or
brings disrepute to the P&C Association it shall be reported immediately to the moderator for
removal. Where a party continues to post negative comments, they may be blocked from the
Porters Creek Public School P&C Association social media accounts.