The District recognizes that technology can greatly enhance the instructional program, as well as the efficiency of district and school administration. The District also realizes that careful planning is essential to insure the successful and cost-effective implementation of technology-based materials, equipment, systems and networks. Computers and use of the District network and/or on-line services educational network are to enhance instruction and to support student learning. It also is to assist in the administration of the District. All computers are to be used in a responsible, ethical and legal manner. Failure to adhere to this policy and the guidelines listed below will result in the loss of the user's access privileges. It may result in additional disciplinary actions and/or possible referral to the appropriate authorities.
Because
our network provides World Wide Web internet connections,
users and parents and/or guardians of users, must
understand that neither the school nor the District can
control the content of the information available on these
systems. Some of the information available is
controversial, offensive, inaccurate, and may be considered
harmful. The District has taken precautions
to restrict and filter access to such
materials. However it is impossible to control all
material.
Students, school employees, and parents and/or guardians
must be aware that computer privileges will be withdrawn
from users who do not respect the rights of others or who
do not follow the rules and regulations established by the
District. A copy of all applicable rules and regulations
are provided to all users as well as to the parents and/or
guardians of all student users here on the site. Also see
student handbooks. A signed handbook or agenda by the
individual user as well as the parent and/or guardian of
student users indicate the acknowledgment of the risks and
regulations for computer/on-line services
use.
The following procedures and guidelines will be used by
students, staff, community members, or others who are
authorized to use the district's computers and/or on-line
services:
- The administration reserves the right to monitor any computer activity and on-line communications.
- Do not reveal your personal information like your home address, phone number, account number(s), password(s) or any other personal information or that of other people.
- Do not use profanity, obscenity or other language which may be offensive to others. Use appropriate language only.
- Vandalism will result in the cancellation of user privileges. In addition, other disciplinary action, monetary charges for damages, and/or referral to appropriate authorities may result. Vandalism includes but is not limited to: uploading/downloading any inappropriate material, creating or spreading computer viruses and/or any malicious attempt to harm or destroy equipment, materials, or any data, physical destruction of equipment, etc.
- Users are expected to report any security problem or misuse of the computers and/or network to the teacher or other appropriate authority such as a teacher, media center staff, principal, or technology staff.
- Do not violate copyrights or commit plagiarism.
- The network should be used correctly and not to interfere with other's access to it.
- The user in whose name a network account is issued is responsible for its proper use at all times. They shall use this system only under their own username and password issued for them by the district. Improper use of account will result in the lose of access to the account.
- Users shall not use the system for any activity prohibited by law or District policy i.e.: sex, violence, the use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco.
- Users shall not access or transmit any material that is obscene, disruptive, sexually oriented, threatening, or that could be considered to be an insult to others based on their race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or political beliefs.
- Do not reveal your personal information like your home address, phone number, account number(s), password(s) or any other personal information or that of other people.
- All users shall not attempt to read, delete, copy, modify or forge other users' files.
- Staff users shall not read other users' mail or files. They shall not attempt to interfere with other users' ability to send or receive electronic mail, nor shall they attempt to read, delete, copy, modify or forge other users' mail or files.
- The system shall be used only for purposes related to education or administration of the District. Do not use a district computer for personal financial gain, for commercial activity, or for any illegal activity. Commercial, political and/or personal use of the system is strictly prohibited.