Internet+Acceptable+Use+Contract


 * District Internet Acceptable Use Contracts **

(PROCEDURES) Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply.
 * TECHNOLOGY USE **

Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a safe and responsible manner. Access entails responsibility. Individual users of the district computer networks are responsible for their behavior and communications over those networks.

Students will be allowed access to the Internet with the understanding that any downloaded material may be inaccurate, obscene, or offensive and not appropriate for classroom use. Access to obscene or offensive material is not intended, sanctioned or permitted. Students who inadvertently encounter such material while attempting to complete valid instructional objectives shall disengage immediately and notify the supervising adult on duty. The district has installed filtering software to help prevent students from coming in contact with content deemed harmful to students including, but not limited to, pornography, violence, and hate sites.

Equipment and/or electronically stored data belonging to the school district remains the property of the school and may be subject to periodic inspections similar to other school property (e.g., school lockers). Staff may review files and communications for system integrity and to insure that responsible use is maintained. Students and other users should not expect that files or material stored on district equipment will be private. A good rule to follow is never view, send, or access materials that you would not want your teachers and parents to see.

For student safety and security, students will not be given individual email accounts within the school computer network. For similar reasons, students are not permitted to access independent Internet email accounts, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communication.

Students and staff are not allowed to disclose, use, or disseminate unauthorized personally identifying student information. The standard rule of thumb is to avoid any piece of information that creates an easily identifiable link to a specific student. For example, websites that include classroom photos that demonstrate students involved in an activity and do not specifically identify the individuals in the group by full name are acceptable. The first name w/last initial is generally considered acceptable. The exception to this rule is special acknowledgement for outstanding academic achievement or an exceptional accomplishment through participation on a sports team or other school related activity, similar to the acknowledgement evident in local and regional newspapers.

The following are not permitted:: 1. Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures 2. Using obscene language 3. Harassing, insulting or attacking others 4. Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks 5. Violating copyright laws 6. Using another's password 7. Trespassing in another's folders, work or files 8. Unauthorized access to online resources or secure sites, commonly known as “hacking” 9. Intentionally wasting limited resources 10. Employing the network for commercial purposes

Violations may result in a loss of access to school technology. Disciplinary action may be determined at the building or district level in line with existing practice regarding inappropriate behavior. When appropriate, law enforcement agencies may be involved. These procedures and rules will be posted in areas of student technology and Internet use specific to each school building and the developmental levels of its students.

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Reference: National School District: Technology Plan [] Trumansburg Central School District [|Trumansburg Central School]