Reminder to Staff: Be Mindful of What You Post Online

Social media can be a powerful tool to enhance education and learning and can help MCPS further its mission and core values by engaging students, parents/guardians and the community. As with any other work activity, staff members are expected to interact with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and the community with integrity and professionalism. The Social Media Best Practices for Employees is a valuable online resource to guide staff in using social media and any online engagement.

It is important to remember that MCPS rules of conduct apply online, as well as in schools and workplaces. What MCPS employees say or do on social media can impact our professional image, as well as how we are perceived by our students, families and the community. With Montgomery County ranked as one of the most diverse counties in the U.S., our student body and staff population represent many cultures and belief systems; your social media activities may adversely affect your work. Please be mindful of what you post online.

As a reminder, our MCPS Employee Code of Conduct provides essential guidance:

“Conduct your private life activities (including social media activities) in a manner that is not prejudicial to your effectiveness as an MCPS employee and recognize that criminal, dishonest, and other inappropriate activities may have an adverse impact on your employment with MCPS.”