We as a PFA presidency have made some mistakes. Part of those mistakes includes not having a firm position on how to handle the Google group. When I originally set it up, I had high hopes for it. I saw it as a great opportunity to network with other NCA parents. It has done that, but without firm “ground rules” regarding it, things have been a bit rocky at times.
I put the poll out to see what people were thinking in regards to moderation. Out of the almost 100 votes, 60% want moderation. Although, that creates some headaches for us in the presidency, we feel that in order to be associated with the Google group as a PFA, we need to take that active role. If we don’t, we need to completely disassociate our organization from it. That poll is the message we needed to step in as a PFA Presidency and be the moderators of the group.
In moderating the group, we are faced with a good number of people not liking what we may moderate. Since more people are in favor of moderation we feel it is in the best interest of the group to take this chance. In doing so, some may leave the group. If this does happen we hope everyone realizes that taking this role is something we do not take lightly. We will do our best to be fair, and we ask that everyone also pulls together with us with a spirit of togetherness in the best interest of our academy.
At this time, the PFA Presidency has decided to set up some firm ground rules for posting to the Google group.
1. Our PFA
2. No negative posts, or posts that take a negative slant, will be allowed.
3. Comments that may stir confusion, heated debate, or spread gossip will not be allowed.
4. Posts naming children, or reference children in a personal way will not be allowed. This is for internet safety. Speaking generally about one’s own child/ren is fine.
5. No rude, obscene, inappropriate, or slanderous comments will be allowed (and subject to removal of the author).
6. Posts that do not meet our criterion will be deleted. No notification will be sent to the author. If your post does not post to the group within 48 hours, you will know it was not allowed. You are free to re-write the post, and resend it. Since all of us in the Presidency work full-time, we do not have time to email every individual who posts with specific changes that need to be made. It is each member of the Google group’s responsibility when using this avenue of communication to comply with the posting rules of the group. Feel free to email us for clarification, or re-write the post after re-reading our PFA mission statement.
7. All 5 presidency members will moderate. If you feel your post was denied unjustly, you may take your concern to the Parent Representative. Please address your concern to ncapfa@gmail.com Attn: Parent Rep. The Parent Rep will work with you to resolve the issue.
The PFA Presidency’s hope for this group is to bring parents, faculty, and the NCA board together.
Remember these two simple rules;
1. The difference between gossip and problem solving is, with problem solving you go to someone who can actually help you solve the problem. Otherwise it’s just gossip. Headmaster Bush has reminded us of this valuable lesson.
2. Don’t come to others with a problem unless you come with a possible solution and a willingness to help solve the problem.
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