DAS SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY - WEF 1ST AFRIL 2025

 

Social Media Policy for Staff (Administrators, Teaching Staff & Support staff)

Purpose

This policy outlines the guidelines for school staff's use of social media, ensuring that online interactions are professional, respectful, and align with the school's values.

 

Scope

All types of employees, all sorts of communication and all social media tools (X, WhatsApp, Facebook & Tiktok)

 

Guidelines

1. Social media presence: present yourself as an individual not as a representative of the school. Views expressed be owned and you’ll be held accountable.

2. Usage: for all communications, ONLY handwritten physical letters will be acceptable. Alternatively you may use the official work emails.

3. Any social media tool will not be used for communication which is personal, confidential & sensitive.

4. WhatsApp platforms used by staff for school-related matters must be authorized by DAS IT.

5. All AUTHORIZED platforms shall be used for posting key updates from the school/management and at no time shall we provide a solution or resolution of matters via the said platform.

6. ONLY authorized personnel shall be in charge of posting on behalf of the school i.e Head of school & School secretary.

7. Professionalism: Maintain a professional tone, avoid tribalism, avoiding personal opinions, biases or conflicts of interest. We have provided a link where all queries like academics, HR matters etc must be submitted. Desist the urge to send lengthy WhatsApp messages.

8. Confidentiality: Protect confidentiality of school’s data and avoid sharing personal or sensitive information/pictures.

9. Respect: Treat others with respect and dignity online, avoid harassment, bullying or discriminatory language.

10. School Brand: Represent the school positively and accurately, using approved logos, images, and messaging (INCLUDE LOGO WHENEVER IT’S NECESSARY)

11. Usage of social media is banned for all staff during work hours except Head teachers, Secretaries  & Director’s office staff.

 

Consequences of Misuse

Misuse of social media may result in:

1. Removal of offending posts, comments, or images and explosion from the said platform.

2. Call for the appropriate disciplinary Action as guided by the HR procedures.

 

 

Authorized social media groups

·       School-wise staff groups – for learning accountability

·       Parents WhatsApp group

·       Head of schools group

·       Secretaries group – for operational related issues including ordering of uniforms.

·       Fees collections group

·       DAS PICS/VIDEOS group

·       Director’s office group

 

Authorized additional modes of communication

Attention to HR: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM3_xatwMlYinY_ZRzzeE2s6AY9U3_rOZlmwEZFC_tMCnmFg/viewform?usp=sharing

Service delivery alert: https://forms.gle/ctVzbh7CvJDAF4Sv9

Salary complaints: https://forms.gle/Nu4zsKoxiQLmnhXN6

Placing uniform orders: https://forms.gle/cczQoRPFjPyk1ZNh

 Placing stationary orders:

 : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLVX6mUpajiAnylHGV1_E_8mC7MBFtbrV0LZnHltqk10ZL0g/viewform

Staff attendance :  link available

Compiled by;

HR Department