SUBJECT:
INTERNET ACEPTABLE USE
(#6470-R)
Internet access is available to certain students and teachers in the
With access to computers and people around the world also comes the
availability of material that may not be considered to be of appropriate
educational value in the context of the school setting.
Some material obtained via the “Net” may contain items that are illegal,
defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive.
The
The purpose of this regulation is to ensure that use of Internet
resources is consistent with the district’s stated mission, standards, and
objectives. The smooth operation of
the network relies upon the proper conduct of staff who adhere to strict
guidelines. If a
District Internet Use
Terms and Conditions
1)
Staff members are responsible for displaying appropriate conduct on the
district’s computer networks, just as they are at any time they are at work in
the district’s schools.
2)
The network is provided for staff and students to conduct research and
communicate with others. Access to
network services is given to those who agree to act in a considerate and
responsible manner. Access is a
privilege - not a right. That
access entails responsibility.
Inappropriate use may result in restriction, suspension, or termination of
system privileges.
3)
Users are expected to abide by generally accepted rules of network
etiquette and conduct themselves in a responsible, ethical, and polite manner
while on-line. E-mail messages sent
to others must be signed by the sender and must use appropriate language which
is not abusive, profane, or offensive.
E-mail will not be used to distribute hate mail or exhibit antisocial
behavior.
4)
Users are not permitted to use the computing resources of the district
for commercial purposes, product advertising, political lobbying, or political
campaigning. Nor are users of
computer resources to defraud or obtain money or other things of value by false
representations or promises. They
are not to post private information about another person, or transmit, receive,
submit, or publish any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane,
sexually oriented, threatening, offensive, or illegal material.
5)
A district Web page may be created and established only with the approval
of the Superintendent. The
Superintendent will designate the individual to maintain the district Web page,
and will approve any material presented therein.
6)
School and/or class Web pages may only be established with the approval
of the building principal. When
such pages are created, they may only present information about that school or
class, and the associated activities.
Building principals will designate the individual(s) to supervise and
maintain any school Web page.
7)
Computer equipment is to be used with care, and labs and other computer
areas are to be kept clean and orderly.
Food and drinks are to be kept away from computer areas.
Physical and electronic tampering with district computer resources is not
permitted. Damaging computers,
computer systems, or computer networks intentionally will result in cancellation
of privileges, as well as possible financial assessment for repair or
replacement of damaged items.
8)
Users will not plagiarize works found on the Internet.
Plagiarism is taking ideas or writings of others and presenting them as
if they were original to the user.
Users will respect the rights of copyright owners.
Copyright infringement occurs when an individual inappropriately
reproduces a work that is protected by a copyright.
If a work contains language that specifies acceptable use of that work,
the user should follow the expressed requirements.
If the user is unsure whether or not he/she can use a work, permission
should be requested from the copyright owner.
9)
Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the
system involves many users. If you
feel you can identify a security problem in the district’s computers, network,
or Internet connection, you must notify an administrator.
Do not demonstrate the problem to others.
Using someone else’s password or trespassing in another’s folders, work,
or files without written permission is prohibited.
Attempts to log on to the Internet as anyone but yourself may result in
cancellation of user privileges.
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