IJNDB
Internet/Computer Policy
The purpose of this Policy is to provide the
procedures, rules, guidelines, and the code of conduct for the use of
technology and the Internet.
The definition of information networks is any configuration of
hardware and software, which connects users.
An information network includes all of the computer hardware, operating
system software, application software, stored text and data files. This includes
electronic mail, local databases, externally accessed databases, CD-ROM,
recorded magnetic or optical media, clip art, digital images, digitized
information, the Internet, the World Wide Web, communications technologies, and
new technologies as they become available.
Stand-alone workstations are also governed by this policy.
Only authorized students
and staff may use the
Internet Guidelines:
The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of
computers all over the world and millions of individual subscribers. It allows students and teachers access to a
wealth of information and research materials and offers vast, diverse, and
unique resources. Teachers and staff are
encouraged to integrate educationally appropriate resources available on the
internet into their curricula. The
district’s goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence
in schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
The use of the Internet is a privilege; users shall take
personal responsibility for their behavior while on-line. It is expected that
1. All use of school resources
to access the Internet shall be in support of and consistent with the
educational objectives of the
2. Transmitting any material in
violation of any
3. Hate mail, harassment,
discriminatory remarks and other antisocial behaviors are unacceptable in
Internet communication including, but not limited to, posting, downloading and
printing. Access to USENET Newsgroups,
unless specifically authorized by teaching staff, is prohibited.
4. All information accessible
via the Internet shall be assumed to be private property and subject to
copyright laws.
State Standards Compliance
Ed. 306.04 (a-2), (d)
AMENDED: March, 2000
REAFFIRMED: September, 2006
5. Users have a responsibility
to respect the privacy and property of other users. Users shall not
intentionally seek information about, obtain copies of, or modify files, data
or passwords of other users.
6. For their own safety, users
shall not reveal any personal information regarding themselves or others, such
as addresses or phone numbers on the Internet.
7. Employing the Internet for
any commercial purposes not formally
approved by the School Board is
prohibited.
8. Users shall not expect that
files stored and/or messages processed (e-mail) on district servers will always
be private. School and network
administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity
and to ensure that the network is being used responsibly. Any right of privacy which the user may
otherwise have to such material hereby is waived. Students and staff have no rights of privacy
with regard to their use of the district’s information networks. The school district reserves the right to
record all electronic addresses to which students and staff send or receive
information through the district’s computer networks. The district retains ownership and possession control of the district
information networks and all information sent, received, created, accessed or
stored thereon. District information
network administrators may review computer files and communications at any time
without advance notice to students or staff in order to maintain system
integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly.
9. The supervising
teacher/adult has the right to limit access.
10. Use of individual accounts
is at the discretion of the supervising teacher.
11. Use of the Internet to
purchase goods and/or services, unless approved by teaching staff, is
prohibited. If authorized purchases are
allowed using a credit card, the approval of the cardholder must be presented
to the teaching staff, in writing.
12. All downloaded files must be
screened for viruses, following established procedures, before they can be
executed on school district computers and/or servers.
Computer/Network
Guidelines:
The use of computer equipment is a
privilege; users should take personal responsibility for their behavior. It is
expected that
1.
Will protect the privacy of other computer users' areas by not trying
to learn their passwords or copy, change, read, or use another person's files.
2.
Will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to system programs or
computer equipment and will not use computer systems to disturb or harass other
computer users by sending unwanted mail or by other means.
3.
Mail must be restricted to messages appropriate to school curriculum
and activities.
4.
Will not disclose password and account name to anyone or attempt to
ascertain or use anyone else's password and account name.
5.
Will not attempt to log in to the system as a system administrator.
6.
Will use all computer equipment to meet instructional objectives.
7.
Will not waste or take supplies such as paper, printer ribbons, toner
and diskettes that are provided by the
8.
Will not use the network for financial gain or for any commercial or
illegal activity.
9.
Will not attempt to bypass security systems on computer workstations or
servers.
10.
Will not maliciously attempt to harm or destroy data of another user,
or data that resides anywhere on the
1. Do not give out user names or passwords.
2. Do not give out any personal information.
3. Never arrange to get together with someone
you “meet” on-line.
4. Do not respond to any illicit or suspicious activities and
immediately report them to a school district administrator.
If users
violate any part of this policy or engage in any other activity which school
authorities deem inappropriate, they will be subject to disciplinary action
consistent with due process procedures.
Discipline could include, but would not be limited to, the immediate
suspension or termination of Internet access and/or computer privileges and/or
legal prosecution, if applicable.
Any violation
of law will be reported to the appropriate authority.
For the purpose of this
policy, user means any person authorized to access the school district’s
computer systems or networks including, but not limited to, the Internet.
The Internet is supplied for
use on an "as is, as available" basis. The
The
The
The system administrators
reserve the right to refuse posting of files and to remove files. The system administrators further reserve the
right to immediately terminate the account or access of a user who misuses the
network resources.
Internet/Computer Rules
K-12
The undersigned user and
parent/guardian hereby certify that the user will abide by the conditions set
forth in the Internet/Computer Policy.
I understand that it is a
privilege to use school computers and I will act accordingly.
1. I will obey all school
rules.
2. I will act responsibly.
3. I will use all computer
equipment only while a teacher is present.
4. I will not send or receive
anything over the computer against school rules.
5. I will respect the privacy
and property of other users.
6. I will not tell anyone my
real name, address or phone numbers on the Internet.
7. I will use the programs and
equipment only as directed by the teacher.
8. I will not waste or take
supplies such as paper, printer ribbons, toner, or diskettes that are provided
by the school and will try to save these resources.
9. I will not attempt to bypass
security systems.
10. I will not harm or destroy
data of another user or data that resides anywhere on the school network or on
the Internet.
11. The supervising
teacher/adult has the right to limit access.
12. The use of individual
accounts is at the discretion of the supervising teacher.
Student Name Date
Student
Signature Date
Parent
Signature Date