Guidelines

Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies and regional networks. The operation of the Internet relies heavily on the proper conduct of the users, who must adhere to strict guidelines. Internet access is a privilege, not a right. If a district user violates any of the acceptable use provisions outlined in this document, his/her access will be terminated and future access will be denied. Some violations may also constitute a criminal offense and may result in legal action. Any user violating these provisions, applicable state and federal laws, or posted classroom and district policies, is subject to loss of access privileges and any other District disciplinary options.

Acceptable Use

Must be in support of education and research consistent with district policy.
Must be consistent with the rules appropriate to any network being used/accessed.
Unauthorized use of copyrighted material is prohibited.
Threatening or obscene material is prohibited.
Distribution of material protected by trade secret is prohibited.
Use for commercial activities is not acceptable.
Product advertisement or political lobbying is prohibited.
Students may not conduct financial transactions of any nature.

Privileges

Access to the Internet is not a right, but a privilege.
Students must be aware that nay work is part of the public domain and is not private.
Unacceptable usage will result in cancellation of privileges.
Training will be provided for each individual applying for access.

Etiquette

Be polite.
Do not use vulgar or obscene language.
Do not transmit credit card or other personal identification (or others identification).
Electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private.
Do not intentionally disrupt the network or other users.

Security

Downloading can only be done to a dedicated directory and all downloaded material must be run through a virus check program before distribution.
If you identify a security problem, notify a system administrator immediately.
Do not show or identify a security problem to others.
Attempts to log on as another user will result in cancellation of privileges.
Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access.
Do not attempt to disable filtering software.

Vandalism Harassment

Vandalism and/or harassment will result in the cancellation of the offending user’s access.
Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another use, the Internet or other networks. This includes, but is not limited to, creating and/or uploading computer viruses.
Harassment is defined as the persistent annoyance of another user or the interference in another user’s work. This includes, but is not limited to, the sending of unwanted mail.

Penalties

Any user violating these provisions, applicable state and federal laws or posted classroom and district rules is subject to loss of network privileges and any other District disciplinary options, including criminal prosecution.
School and district administrators will make the final determination as to what constitutes unacceptable use and their decision is final.

Note: Regulation added by District.

Adopted: April 10, 1996

Revised: April 09, 2003