Responsible Use Policy for Technology
The District uses technology protection measures to block or filter access, as much as reasonably possible, to visual and written depictions that are obscene, pornographic, or harmful to minors over the network. The District can and will monitor users' online activities and access, review, copy, and store or delete any communications or files and share them with adults as necessary. Users should have no expectation of privacy regarding their use of District equipment, network, and/or Internet access or files, including email.
Student Responsibility:
- I am responsible for practicing positive digital citizenship.
- websites, social media, discussion boards, media sharing sites, and all other electronic communications, including new technology.
- I will be honest in all digital communication.
- I understand that what I do and post online must not disrupt school activities or compromise school safety and security.
- I am responsible for keeping personal information private.
- I will not share personal information about myself or others including, but not limited to, names, home addresses, telephone numbers, birth dates, or visuals such as pictures, videos, and drawings.
- I will not meet anyone in person that I have met only on the Internet.
- I will be aware of privacy settings on websites that I visit.
- I will abide by all laws, this Responsible Use Policy and all District security policies.
- I am responsible for my passwords and my actions on District accounts.
- I will not share any school or District usernames and passwords with anyone.
- I will not access the account information of others.
- I will log out of unattended equipment and accounts in order to maintain privacy and security.
- I am responsible for my verbal, written, and artistic expression.
- I will use school appropriate language in all electronic communications, including email, social media posts, audio recordings, video conferencing, and artistic works.
- I am responsible for treating others with respect and dignity.
- I will not send and/or distribute hateful, discriminatory, or harassing digital communications, or engage in sexting.
- I understand that bullying in any form, including cyberbullying, is unacceptable.
- I am responsible for accessing only educational content when using District technology.
- I will not seek out, display, or circulate material that is hate speech, sexually explicit, or violent.
- I understand that any exceptions must be approved by a teacher or administrator as part of a school assignment.
- I understand that the use of the District network for illegal, political, or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden.
- I am responsible for respecting and maintaining the security of District electronic resources and networks.
- I will not try to get around security settings and filters, including through the use of proxy servers to access websites blocked by the District.
- I will not install or use illegal software or files, including copyright protected materials, unauthorized software, or apps on any District computers, tablets, smartphones, or other new technologies.
- I know that I am not to use the Internet using a personal data plan at school, including personal mobile hotspots that enable access on District equipment.
- I will not use the District network or equipment to obtain unauthorized information, attempt to access information protected by privacy laws, or impersonate other users.
- I am responsible for taking all reasonable care when handling District equipment.
- I understand that vandalism in any form is prohibited.
- I will report any known or suspected acts of vandalism to the appropriate authority.
- I will respect my and others’ use and access to District equipment.
- I am responsible for respecting the works of others.
- I will follow all copyright (http://copyright.gov/title17/) guidelines.
- I will not copy the work of another person and represent it as my own and I will properly cite all sources.
- I will not download illegally obtained music, software, apps, and other works.
Consequences for Irresponsible Use
Misuse of District devices and networks may result in restricted access. Failure to uphold the responsibilities listed above is misuse. Such misuse may also lead to disciplinary and/or legal action against students, including suspension, expulsion, or criminal prosecution by government authorities. The District will attempt to tailor any disciplinary action to the specific issues related to each violation.