Social Media

Temple Independent School District permits the use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) by departments and campuses solely to enhance communications with students, parents and other stakeholders and to publicize the accomplishments of students and staff.

 

All authorized social media accounts operating as an extension of Temple ISD have been registered with the Communications Department.  A list of registered accounts is provided below.

 

 

Rules of Engagement :
All news and comments posted on Temple ISD social media pages are at the discretion of the director/principal of the department/school. The posting of negative or critical comments is not prohibited provided they are constructive and not offensive or defamatory. The privacy and rights of Temple ISD staff and students will be protected. Naming specific employees or students in a negative way is not allowed. Page administrators reserve the right to remove all postings that violate or infringe upon Temple ISD guidelines and policies. All postings and comments to social media pages are subject to the Public Information Act, chapter 552, of the Government Code.

 

Page administrators will delete postings that:

• Break the law or encourage others to do so
• Violate copyright and fair use laws
• Contain abusive or inappropriate language
• Identify students or staff in defamatory, abusive, or negative terms
• Offend or provoke others
• Advertise or promote a service, business or product