ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

*The District’s Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) is to prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful activities by users online, prevent unauthorized disclosure of or access to sensitive information, and to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”). Only current students or employees are authorized to use the network. The District will use technology protection measures to block or filter, to the extent practicable, access of visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic, and harmful to minors over the network. The District reserves the right to monitor users' online activities and to access, review, copy, and store or delete any electronic communication or files and disclose them to others as it deems necessary. Users should have no expectation of privacy regarding their use of District property, network and/or Internet access or files, including email.*

Acceptable Uses of the Computer Network or the Internet

Schools must verify each year students using the computer network and Internet access for that school year have a signed page acknowledging this policy. Students who are under 18 must have their parents or guardians sign this page and schools must keep it on file. Once signed that permission/acknowledgement page remains in effect until revoked by the parent, or the student loses the privilege of using the District’s network due to violation of this policy or is no longer an student. Employees and other users are required to follow this policy. Even without signature, all users must follow this policy and report any misuse of the network or Internet to a teacher, supervisor or other appropriate District personnel. Access is provided primarily for education and District business. By using the network, users have agreed to this policy. If a user is uncertain about whether a particular use is acceptable or appropriate, he or she should consult a teacher, supervisor or other appropriate District personnel.

Unacceptable Uses of the Computer Network or Internet

These are examples of inappropriate activity on the District web site, but the District reserves the right to take immediate action regarding activities (1) that create security and/or safety issues for the District, students, employees, schools, network or computer resources, or (2) that expend District resources on content the District in its sole discretion determines lacks legitimate educational content/purpose, or (3) other activities as determined by District as inappropriate.

•Violating any state or federal law or municipal ordinance, such as: Accessing or transmitting pornography of any kind, obscene depictions, harmful materials, materials that encourage others to violate the law, confidential information or copyrighted materials;

•Criminal activities that can be punished under law;

•Selling or purchasing illegal items or substances;

•Obtaining and/or using anonymous email sites; spamming; spreading viruses;

•Causing harm to others or damage to their property, such as:

1. 1. Using profane, abusive, or impolite language; threatening, bullying, or making damaging or false statements about others or accessing, transmitting, or downloading offensive materials;
   2. Deleting, copying, modifying, or forging other users' names, emails, files, or data; disguising one's identity, impersonating other users, or sending anonymous email;
   3. Damaging computer equipment, files, data or the network in any way, including transmitting or downloading computer viruses or other harmful files or programs
   4. Using any District computer to pursue “hacking,” internal or external to the District, or attempting to access information protected by privacy laws; or

•Engaging in uses that jeopardize access or lead to unauthorized access into others’ accounts or other computer networks, such as: 1.Using another’s account password(s) or identifier(s); 2.Interfering with other users' ability to access their account(s); or 3.Disclosing anyone’s password to others or allowing them to use another’s account(s).

Student Internet Safety

1. 1. Students shall not reveal on the Internet personal information about themselves or other persons. For example, students should not reveal their name, home address, telephone number, or display photographs of themselves or others;
   2. Students shall not meet in person anyone they have met only on the Internet; and
   3. Students must abide by all laws, this Acceptable Use Policy and all District security policies.

Penalties for Improper Use

1st offense: Student will be given a verbal warning. 2nd offense: Student will be suspended from computer privileges for a length of time to be determined by the teacher and or principal depending on the offense.

The use of a District account is a privilege, not a right, and misuse will result in the restriction or cancellation of the account. Misuse may also lead to disciplinary and/or legal action for both students and employees, including suspension, expulsion, dismissal from District employment, or criminal prosecution by government authorities. The District will attempt to tailor any disciplinary action to the specific issues related to each violation.

Disclaimer The District is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, costs, or other obligations arising from use of the network or accounts. Any additional charges a user accrues due to the use of the District’s network are to be paid by the user.

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the provisions of the Acceptable Use Policy.

Date:________________________

Student Name:_______________________ Student Signature:__________________

Parent/Legal Guardian Name:_______________________ Parent Signature: ________________

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