Can school board members block critics on social media?

In this episode, OSBA Chief Legal Counsel Sara Clark discusses recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions involving public officials, including school board members, and their use of social media. The rulings, issued March 15th, address whether public officials' social media accounts constitute public forums and how they can navigate the use of social media to avoid First Amendment issues. Get insights into the cases and practical tips for managing social media accounts in both personal and official capacities. This episode sheds light on the evolving landscape of social media use by public officials and provides valuable guidance for school board members. This episode is brought to you by Vartek, education's IT partner. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vartek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more resources, training and advocacy updates from the Ohio School Boards Association, visit ohioschoolboards.org.