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Student
Computer/InternetUse
Acknowledgement Form |
NEPN/NSBA
Code: IJNDB-E
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student shall be allowed to use school computers or the Internet until
the student and parent/guardian have signed and returned this acknowledgement
to the school. |
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the Student: |
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have read policy IJNDB-Student Computer/Internet Use and IJNDB-R-Student
Computer/Internet Use Rules and agree to comply with them. |
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of Student |
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the Parent/Guardian: |
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have read policy IJNDB-Student Computer/Internet Use and IJNDB-R-Student
Computer/Internet Use Rules and understand that my son/daughter's use
of school computers is subject to compliance with these rules. |
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Signature of
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Please
return the above portion with appropriate signatures to the school.
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| General
Policy Statement |
NEPN/NSBA
Code: IJNDB
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MSAD 5 provides
Internet access to support the educational mission of the schools and
to enhance the curriculum and learning opportunities for students and
staff. The Board believes that the resources available through the Internet
are of significant value in the learning process and preparing students
for future success. At the same time, the unregulated availability of
information and communication on the Internet requires that schools
establish reasonable controls for lawful, efficient and appropriate
use of this technology.
Student use of school
computers, networks and Internet services is a privilege not a right.
Students are required to comply with this policy and the accompanying
rules (IJNDB-R). Students who violate the policy and/or rules may have
their computer privileges revoked and may also be subject to further
disciplinary and/or legal action.
All MSAD 5 computers
remain under the control, custody and supervision of the school unit.
The school unit reserves the right to monitor all computer and Internet
activity by students. Students have no expectation of privacy in their
use of school computers.
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While reasonable
precautions will be taken to supervise student use of the Internet,
MSAD 5 cannot reasonably prevent all inappropriate uses, including access
to objectionable materials and communication with persons outside of
the school, in violation of Board policies/procedures and school rules.
The school unit is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information
that students obtain through the Internet.
Before a student
is allowed to use school computers and Internet services, the student
and the student's parent/guardian must sign and return the Computer/Internet
Access Acknowledgement (INJDB-E). The signed acknowledgement will be
retained by the school.
The Superintendent
shall be responsible for overseeing the implementation of this policy
and the accompanying rules and for advising the Board for any need for
any future amendments or revisions to the policy/rules. The Superintendent
may develop additional administrative procedures/rules governing the
day-to-day management and operations of the school unit's computer system
as long as they are consistent with the Board's policy/rules. The Superintendent
may delegate specific responsibilities to building principals and others
as he/she deems appropriate.
Cross Reference:
GCSA----Employee Computer Internet Use
IJNDB-R-Student
Computer Internet Use Rules
Adopted: September 27, 2001
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| Student
Computer Internet Use Rules |
NEPN/NSBA
Code: IJNDB-R
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rules implement Board policy IJNDB-Student Computer and Internet Use.
The rules are intended to provide general guidelines and examples of prohibited
uses but do not attempt to state all required or prohibited activities
by users. Failure to comply with Board policy IJNDB and these rules may
result in loss of computer and Internet access privileges, disciplinary
action and/or legal action. |
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Computer Use is a Privilege, Not a Right |
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use of the school unit's computers, networks and Internet services is
a privilege, not a right. Unacceptable use/activity may result in suspension
or cancellation of privileges as well as additional disciplinary and/or
legal action. The building principal shall have final authority to decide
whether a student's privileges will be denied or revoked. |
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Acceptable Use |
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access to the school unit's computers, networks and Internet services
are provided for educational purposes and research consistent with the
school unit's educational mission, curriculum and instructional goals.
The same rules and expectations govern student use of computers as apply
to other student conduct and communications. Students are further expected
to comply with these rules and all specific instructions from the teacher
or other supervising staff member/volunteer when accessing the school
unit's computers, networks and Internet services. |
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Prohibited Use |
The
user is responsible for his/her own actions involving school unit computers,
networks and Internet services and for his/her computer files, passwords
and accounts. Examples of unacceptable uses that are expressly prohibited
include but are not limited to the following:
1. Accessing Inappropriate Materials-Accessing, submitting, posting,
publishing, forwarding, downloading, scanning or displaying materials
that are defamatory, abusive, obscene, vulgar, sexually explicit, sexually
suggestive, threatening, discriminatory, harassing and/or illegal;
2. Illegal Activities-Using the school unit's computers, networks
and Internet services for any illegal activity or activity that violates
other Board policies, procedures and/or school rules;
3. Violating Copyrights-Copying or downloading copyrighted materials
without the express authorization of the systems administrator;
4. Plagiarism-Representing as one's own work any materials obtained
on the Internet (such as term papers, articles, etc.). When Internet sources
are used in student work, the author, publisher and Web site must be identified;
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5. Copying Software-
Copying or downloading software without the express authorization of
the systems administrator;
6. Non-School-Related Uses-Using the school unit's computers,
networks and Internet services for non-school-related purposes such
as private financial gain, commercial, advertising or solicitation purposes;
7. Misuse
of Passwords/Unauthorized Access-Sharing passwords, using other
users' passwords without permission and/or accessing other users' accounts;
8. Malicious Use/Vandalism-Any malicious use, disruption or harm
to the school unit's computers, networks and Internet services, including
but not limited to hacking activities and creation/uploading of computer
viruses; and
9. Unauthorized Access to Chat Rooms/News Groups-Accessing chat
rooms or news groups without specific authorization from the supervising
teacher.
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No Expectation of Privacy |
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unit retains control, custody and supervision of all computers, networks
and Internet services owned or leased by the school unit. The school unit
reserves the right to monitor all computer and Internet activity by students.
Students have no expectations of privacy in their use of school computers,
including e-mail and stored files. |
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Compensation for Losses, Costs and/or Damages |
| The student
and/or the student's parent/guardian shall be responsible for compensating
the school unit for any losses, costs or damages incurred by the school
unit related to violations of policy IJNDB and/or these rules, including
investigation of violations. |
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School Unit Assumes No Responsibility for Unauthorized Charges, Costs
or Illegal Use |
| The school
unit assumes no responsibility for any unauthorized chares made by students
including but not limited to credit card charges, long distance telephone
charges, equipment and line costs, or for any illegal use of its computers
such as copyright violations. |
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Student Security |
| A student
shall not reveal his/her full name, address or telephone number on the
Internet without prior permission from a supervising teacher. Students
should never meet people they have contacted through the Internet without
parental permission. Students should inform their supervising teachers
if they access information or messages that are dangerous, inappropriate
or make them uncomfortable in any way. |
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System Security |
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security of the school unit's computers, networks and Internet services
is a high priority. Any user who identifies a security problem must notify
the systems administrator, John Osterday, or a supervising teacher. The
user shall not demonstrate the problem to others. Any user who attempts
or causes a breach of system security shall have his/her privileges revoked
and may be subject to additional disciplinary and/or legal action. |
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Parental Permission Required |
| Students
and their parent/guardian are required to sign and return the Computer/Internet
Access Acknowledgement Form (IJNDB-E) before being allowed to use school
computers. |
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Cross
Reference: IJNDB-Student Computer and Internet Use
Adopted: September 27, 2001 |
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