4510.1 TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY -- FACULTY AND STAFF

 

Electronic mail and the use of telecommunications is becoming an essential tool for faculty and students in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District.  Like all powerful tools, telecommunications has the potential to damage as well as to assist.

 

This Board of Education policy addresses issues of privacy and responsible use.  It states the District’s right to access and disclose the contents of electronic communications, but also sets forth the requirements for prior approval of such access.

 

In 1986, Congress passed the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) that made it illegal to intercept electronic communications on a public or private network without proper authorization.  Essentially, one has the same privacy protection as with telephone calls.  System operators of public networks are not permitted to divulge the contents of messages except under a narrow set of circumstances.

 

Permissible Uses of Electronic Communications:

 

The use of any District resource for telecommunications should be related to District business.

 

Only faculty, staff, students, and other authorized persons conducting District business may use the electronic communications system.

 

The District’s networks, work stations and telecommunications shall not be used for personal commercial purposes.  Incidental and occasional personal use of telecommunications may occur when such use does not generate a direct cost for the District.  Other prohibited electronic communications include, but are not limited to:

 

·        sending copies of documents in violation of copyright laws or any other laws

 

·        capturing and “opening” of undeliverable electronic communication except as required in order for authorized employees to diagnose and correct network or computer problems

 

·        using telecommunications to intimidate others or to interfere with the ability of others to conduct District business

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·        constructing electronic communication so it appears to be from someone else

 

·        obtaining access to the files or communications of others without any authorization or with no legitimate District business purpose

 

·        attempting unauthorized access to data or attempting to breach any security measures on any electronic communication system.

 

All faculty and staff should realize that no electronic messages are fully confidential.

Faculty and staff will apply the same Technology Acceptable Use Policy expected of our students to their own use of school district technology:

 

·        Telecommunications are only to be used for education, research related to the curriculum, or school-related, administrative purposes.

 

·        Faculty and staff may not use District computers to seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify the files, other data or passwords belonging to other employees.

 

·        Faculty and staff may not destroy, modify, copy, damage, or abuse hardware and software on District computers in any way.

 

·        Faculty and staff may not use District telecommunications for commercial or for-profit purposes, for product advertisement, or for political lobbying, of for any charitable, religious, or not-for-profit activities not sponsored by the District.

 

·        Faculty and staff may not use District telecommunications for antisocial activities (e.g. hate mail, harassment, profanity, obscenity, discrimination, misrepresentation, impersonation).

 

·        Faculty and staff may not use District telecommunications for illegal activities or to send, store, or access pornographic and inappropriate materials or files which are dangerous to the integrity of the network.

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·        Faculty and staff may use only school approved software or view material on District computers that is related to the District’s curricula or teacher project.

 

·        Faculty and staff are not to make copies of software found on District computers.

 

·        Faculty and staff are not to create any home pages or web pages except with the express consent of authorized District persons.

 

·        Faculty and staff shall not incur any financial obligations on behalf of the District through the use of District telecommunications except with the consent of authorized District personnel.

 

Adopted:  July 15, 1997

 

4510.2  TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY -- STUDENTS

 

For Elementary School Students

 

The Katonah-Lewisboro School District (the "District") provides access for students and staff to state-of-the-art computer technology and the Internet.  All school community members must share the responsibility for seeing that our technology facilities are used in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.  It is a privilege to have access to these extraordinary resources and therefore, all users must agree that they will comply with these guidelines.  Students and their parent/guardian must sign this document in order for the student to be granted a user ID.

 

When using the District's computers and other technology facilities:

 

1.           I will follow the rules explained to me by school staff.

 

2.           I will demonstrate appropriate behavior.

 

3.           I will be courteous to others and respect their documents and files.

 

4.           I will use the equipment with care; I will leave all technology equipment and materials in proper working order.  I will not knowingly damage any equipment.

 

5.           I will use only software that my teacher has assigned to me.

 

6.           I will not install any software or games on any computer or the network.

 

7.           I will not willfully introduce virus-infected files into the District's computers or the network nor will I disable virus-scanning software installed by the District.

 

8.           I will connect only to sites on the Internet that have been allowed by my teacher.

 

9.           I understand that the computer systems have been set up for me and may not be changed in any way.

 

10.      I will use only "school-appropriate" language, pictures, and other data on the computers or network.  I will abide by any instructions given to me by my teacher to protect me.

 

 

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For Elementary School Students (Continued)

 

11.      I will follow the copyright laws that protect programs, data, books, and pictures.

 

12.      I will tell my teacher about problems with the computers or software.

 

13.      I will keep all food and liquids out of the computer area and leave the computer area clean and orderly by recycling unwanted paper, picking up personal items, etc.

 

14.      I will obtain my teacher's permission prior to using the Internet, computer, or lab.

 

15.      I will not release the last name or any other personal information about myself or others on the Internet or any network.

 

 

I understand that:

 

1.           Any information I saved is not private and the District may access it at any time.

2.           The District will not be responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, that result from use of the District's technology facilities.

3.           Any unauthorized access or use of the District's technology facilities is strictly prohibited.

 

Keep a copy of this document for your reference.

 

Parents are encouraged to review this document with your child.

 

Please sign the following acknowledgment form and return the signed Technology Acceptable Use Policy to the School Office.

 

                                                        

                                                                                              

 

 

 

 

 

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For Elementary School Students (Continued)

 

Acknowledgment Form

 

The District has taken reasonable steps to provide a safe and secure network for all users.  The District cannot prevent all inappropriate interactions on the network either inadvertently or through irresponsible behavior.  Although the above guidelines are clear and comprehensive, further clarification may be needed and is available in the District Technology Guidelines.  The guidelines are accessible on the District website or in the main office of all buildings.

 

I understand that if I violate these guidelines, my computer and network privileges may be suspended, and other school discipline and/or appropriate legal action may be taken against me.

 

 

__________________________________               _____________________________________  

Print Name of Student User               Signature of Student

 

___________________

Date Signed

 

 

I understand that if my son/daughter violates these guidelines, his/her computer and network privileges may be suspended, and other school discipline and/or appropriate legal action may be taken against him/her.

 

 

__________________________________               _____________________________________

Print Name of Parent                               Signature of Parent          

 

____________________

Date Signed

 

 

 

 

Adopted:  September 9, 1997

Revised:   March 12, 2002

TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY --                       Policy No. 4510.2

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For Middle and High School Students

 

The Katonah-Lewisboro School District [(the "District")] provides access for students and staff to state-of-the-art computer technology and the Internet.  All school community members must share the responsibility for seeing that our technology facilities are used in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.  It is a privilege to have access to these extraordinary resources and therefore, all users must agree that they will comply with these guidelines.  Students and their parent/guardian must sign this document in order for the student to be granted a user ID. 

 

When using the District's computers and other technology facilities:

 

1.      I agree to use the computers and other technology facilities solely for lawful and school related or school-appropriate purposes.

 

2.      I will only access sites on the Internet that are considered by staff or administration to be appropriate for school.

 

a.       I will only access the Internet under supervision of staff members or in a

 designated supervised area.

b.       I will only save or utilize information or graphics from the Internet which

 are school appropriate.

 

3.      I will respect the integrity of the networks; I agree that the computer systems are set up by the system administrator and are not to be altered in any way.

 

4.      I agree not to setup or access personal e-mail.

 

5.      I will respect the legal protection provided by copyright license to programs, books, data, articles, photography, artwork, etc.

 

6.      I will adhere to printing, file saving and software usage guidelines as directed by staff.

 

7.      I will protect any password I am granted, in order to maintain the security of the network.

 

 

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For Middle and High School Students (Continued)

 

8.      I will not release the last name or any other personal information about myself or others on the Internet or any network.

 

9.      I will:

 

a.      Respect the documents files, and intellectual property of others;

b.      Use the equipment with care;

c.       Use only software which has been assigned by staff;

d.      Not install any software or games on any computer or the network;

e.      Not willfully introduce virus infected files into the District's computers or network nor will I disable virus-scanning software installed by the District;

f.        Report equipment or software problems to a staff member;

g.      Leave all material, equipment, and parts in the computer area so that the systems will be maintained in good working order.

h.     Remember to keep all food and liquids out of the computer area;

i.        Keep the computer area clean and orderly by recycling unwanted paper, picking up personal items, etc.

 

I understand that:

 

1.      Any information I have saved is not private and the District may access it at any time.

2.      The District will not be responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, that arise out of the use of its technology facilities.

3.      Any unauthorized use of the District's technology facilities is strictly prohibited.

 

Parents are encouraged to review this document with your child.

 

Please keep a copy of this document for your reference; sign the acknowledgment form and return your signed Technology Acceptable Use Policy to the School Office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY --                       Policy No. 4510.2

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For Middle and High School Students (Continued)

                                                        

 

Acknowledgement Form

 

The District has taken reasonable steps to provide a safe and secure network for all users.  The District cannot prevent all inappropriate interactions on the network either inadvertently or through irresponsible behavior.  Although the above guidelines are clear and comprehensive, further clarification may be needed and is available in the District Technology Guidelines.  The guidelines are accessible on the District website or in the main office of all buildings.

 

I understand that if I violate these guidelines, my computer and network privileges may be suspended, and other school discipline and/or appropriate legal action may be taken against me.

 

 

 

__________________________________               ___________________________________

Print Name of Student User               Signature of Student

 

_____________________

Date Signed

 

 

 

I understand that if my son/daughter violates these guidelines, his/her computer and network privileges may be suspended, and other school discipline and/or appropriate legal action may be taken against him/her.

 

 

__________________________________               ___________________________________

Print Name of Parent                               Signature of Parent

 

____________________

Date Signed

 

Adopted:  September 9, 1997

Revised:   March 12, 2002