 Pittsfield School Policy Panel Endorses Social Media RegsLast week, the Policy subcommittee sent a revised document to the School Committee that bars teachers and staff from friending students and giving out their private phone numbers. Pittsfield School Committee Stands With LGBTQ-plus StudentsOn Wednesday, the committee adopted a Safe Schools Resolution that declares the Pittsfield Public Schools a safe space for all students regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation and a safe space to explore gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Pittsfield Schools: No 'Friending' StudentsProhibiting staff from friending students on social media aims to maintain professional boundaries and ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone in the schools. Central Berkshire Officials Pass Policy Mandating RecessThe district's previous policy essentially says recess shall be provided, but during a visit to Kittredge Elementary School, there were a couple of days where kids were in the classroom rather than outside, School Committee member David Stuart said. |
