Press Release Hb64
Press Release Hb64
Press Release Hb64
In addition, there has been question about involving police in forcing students to share
social media passwords. The information that has been published is misleading. There would
not be criminal prosecution of a student if the student refused to provide a social media
password. However, in the event of a threat or significant school safety concern or in the event
that criminal activity may be occurring via social networking, the school district would inform
the police in order to ensure the safety of the students involved and the student body as a whole.
The police have their own standards in investigating public safety or criminal misconduct and
would apply those standards in that situation.
In sum, the notification letter sent to parents is specifically authorized by law and is
consistent with language provided to us by the Illinois Association of School Boards. At Triad
school district we take student privacy rights very seriously but those rights must, at times, be
balanced against the needs to maintain a safe school environment for all of our students and staff.
In this instance, the balance has been struck by the Illinois legislature.
Please contact Superintendent Leigh Lewis with questions.