Acceptable Use Document

Students: Site administrators must distribute, collect, and maintain in a file the completed and signed AUP forms from the students prior to authorizing access to the Internet or the District's computer network.

Employees: Employees will also complete and sign an AUP form prior to activitating their District account or accessing the Internet.

Purpose: The District's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) aims to prevent unauthorized disclosure of and access to controversial information, as well as other unlawful activities by users online. This policy will grant the use of technology protection measures to filter access of visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic, and harmful to minors over the network.

Student Internet Safety:

• • Student use of school computers, networks and Internet services is a privilege, not a right. Unauthorized or unacceptable use or activity of school equipment or resources may result in suspension or cancellation of privileges as well as additional disciplinary or legal action.
  • Students should not disclose personal information about themselves or other persons while accessing the internet. For example: students should refrain from revealing their name, home address, phone number, or personal photograhs.
  • Students should not meet with an individual that they have met on the Internet without approval from a parent/leagal guardian.
  • Students should not post information that could cause personal damage or a danger of service disruption
  • Students should inform school officials about any inappropriate messages that they have knowledge about.
  • Students must abide by all laws, this AUP, and all District security policies regarding the use of the internet.
  • Students must not harm hardware or systems, interfere with computer to use equipment and systems, or destroy data.
  • Students chould not download files unless approved by their teacher.
  • Students chould not buy, or sell items unless approved by their teacher.
  • Students should have no expectation of privacy in their use of school computers. The school and staff reserve the right to monitor all computer and Internet activity by students, as well as personal files stored on the school network, computers, or school-owned data storage devices. Messages and files that are deleted can be recreated.

Unacceptable Uses of the Computer Network or the Internet: *Each student is responsible for his/her actions and activities involving school computers, Internet services, networks, computer files, passwords, data storage devices and student accounts. Examples of unacceptable uses that are expressly prohibited include, but are not limited to:  Accessing Inappropriate Materials  Violating Copyrights, including copying software  Non-School Related Uses  Malicious Use/Vandalism/Destruction of Property  Unauthorized Access to Chat Rooms/News Groups/Blogs  Misuse/Sharing of Passwords or Unauthorized Access of Accounts  Illegal Activities  Plagiarism  Unauthorized us of Proxies

• • Violating any state of 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 are punishable under the law.
  • Selling or purchasing illegal items or substances.
  • Causing harm or damage to another person's property, such as:
    1. Using profane, abusive, or impolite language; threatening, harassing, or making damaging or fase statements about others or accessing, transmitting, or downloading offesnsive or harassing materials.
    2. Deleting, copying, modifying, or forging other users' names, emails, files, or data.
    3. Damaging computer equipment, files, data or the network in any way.
    4. Using the computer to hack or access information protected under privacy laws.
  • Using the computer network or Internet for Commercial purposes:
    1. Using the computer for personal financial gain.
    2. Using the computer for personal advertising.

Copyrights:

• • Students should not plagarize.
  • Students should understand copyright laws, especially when downloading pictures, movies, music, etc.

Students' Part:

I have read the District Acceptable Use Policy Rules and Procedures document. I agree to follow the rules contained in this policy. I understand that if I violate the rules my access can be terminated and I may face other disciplinary measures.

Student Signature_________________;

Grade___________________;School______________________;Date______________________.

Parent Part:

I have read the District Acceptable Use Policy Rules and Procedures document. I give permission for my child to access all components of the district electronic network.

Parent Signature__________________;Date_____________________.

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-- DenvyS - 16 Jul 2008
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