Acceptable Internet Use Policy
(AUP)
Purpose:
The purpose of the XYZ
network is for educational purposes and to enhance the school’s
curriculum by bringing vast, diverse and unique resources for both students and
teachers. Our network consists of all computers of any type, including but not
limited to, any hardware, software, media, or other devices owned, leased or
attached by permission to the XYZ school network. Our goal is to serve as a
resource for improving, extending, and enriching the teaching and learning in
our district. The smooth operation of our network relies on the proper conduct
of the users who must adhere to strict policies. These policies are provided so
you are aware of the responsibilities you are about to acquire, therefore the
purpose of this agree is to serve as a statement on the appropriate and
acceptable use of the XYZ network.
The use of the Internet is a
privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of
those privileges. System administrators will deem what is appropriate use and
will have the right to close an account at any time. Inappropriate use will
result in restriction or cancellation of access privileges. Actions take are
listed down in Violation Actions.
Acceptable Use:
Users of the XYZ network are
those students and employees of the XYZ district with a signed Acceptable
Internet Use Policy on file. Users of the XYZ District will be allowed access
to the XYZ network when their signed AUP are on file and only during class time
as well as other periods designated as "open access".
The Internet may only be used
for educational purposes, classroom activities, career development, and
high-quality personal research. Any use by students other than for educational
purposes shall not be permitted.
Uses of the network that are
not considered acceptable use are those that are unlawful or offensive, which
include but are not limited to:
·
Destruction,
damage, or tampering with district equipment, software, or data
·
Unauthorized use
of accounts, access codes, or identification numbers
·
Installing or downloading
unauthorized software programs onto network
·
Using computer
resources for:
o
inappropriate
speech: obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude disrespectful, threatening, or
inflammatory language
o
harassment:
personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks, false or
defamatory material about a person or organization
o
communicating
with elected representatives to express your opinion on political issues
o
violating
copyright and trademark regulations or license agreements
o
violating
another’s privacy
o
commercial
purposes
o
criminal speech
or any speech in the course of committing a crime
o
accessing
adult-oriented or gambling sites
o
entertainment purposes
(except for those that the school has designated as "open access")
o
public or
political forums
o
chain letters,
"spamming", or mass mailings
This list is not intended to
be a comprehensive list, but to provide examples of inappropriate use.
Staff Responsibilities:
·
Staff will
supervise students who use the Internet at all times.
·
Staff should
evaluate material accessed on the Internet for use in the classroom.
·
Staff must
preview the Internet or web sites prior to allowing students to visit a site. Staff
may create bookmarked sites or post sites in database for students to visit.
·
Only staff may
download or copy information from the Internet
Students Responsibilities:
·
Students should
never give out personal information on the Internet
·
Students should
immediately notify staff if they mistakenly access prohibited material or see
any material that makes them feel uncomfortable.
·
Students may not
access e-mail or send/receive messages. The exception to this will be when
corresponding to a person involved in a legitimate educational purpose via the
teacher’s e-mail address.
·
Students may
never download or copy information from the Internet
·
Students may only
access the Internet with staff permission
·
Students must be
supervised by staff while on the Internet
·
Students must
cite the author, date, and Internet address (URL) of any information copied
from the Internet.
·
Students may not
copy any copyrighted information.
·
Students must
treat computer equipment with care and always be respectful of other
people’s property
Parents Responsibilities:
The XYZ District cannot
monitor in accord with a multitude of different family values; therefore
parents are encouraged to discuss values with their children
Violation Actions:
Any violation
will result in a parental contact. Actions include:
o Verbal or written warnings
o Restricted suspension or revocation of computer and/or
Internet access
o In school or out-of-school suspensions or expulsions
o Legal action and/or prosecution by the authorities
Discipline Actions:
When
inappropriate use of the Internet is determined, the school should follow due
process by:
1)
sending a notice
to the student and parents of an alleged violation
2)
student will be
given an opportunity to respond to the allegations
3)
students, parents, system administrators, and administration
will meet for a hearing on the request to deny, revoke or suspend the user
account.
The
system administrator will deem what is appropriate use and has the right to
close an account at any time and deny access to any student who is identified
as a security risk.
Network Security:
·
The district has
the right to place reasonable restrictions on the material you access or post
through the system
·
The district has
the right to employ filtering software and/or devices that may block certain
sites and notify administrators that inappropriate use is taking place within a
building.
Limitation of Districts liability:
The District makes no
guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the
District system will be error-free or without defect. The District will not be
responsible for any damage you may suffer, including, but not limited to, loss
of data or interruptions of service. The District is not responsible for the
accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the
system. The District will not be responsible for financial obligations arising
through the unauthorized use of the system. Parents may be held financially responsible for
any harm to the system as a result of a student' intentional misuse.
Information for this Acceptable Internet Use Policy
was researched and copied from:
Acceptable Use Policy Kit, NH
Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, http://www.nheon.org/oet/tpguide/policy-aup1.htm,
copied 4/16/06
Winnisquam Regional School District Elementary Schools Internet
Acceptable Use Policy, http://www.winnisquam.k12.nh.us./Technology/Elemtary%20AUP.htm,
copies 4/16/06
Consent and Signature
Section 1: Students
Student’s Name:
__________________________________________________________
School Name: ____________________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name:
_________________________________________________________
I have listened to my teacher explain the Acceptable Internet Use Policy. I will
follow the rules and will use the XYZ school network appropriately.
Student’s Signature:
_______________________________________________________
Date: _______________________
Section 2: Parents
I have read the
Parent’s Signature: ______________________________________________________
Date: _______________________
Section 3: Teacher
As the student’s
teacher, I have reviewed the Acceptable Internet Use Policy with the student.
With parent permission, this student is eligible to use the Internet.
Teacher’s Signature:
___________________________________________________
Date: _______________________
Families,
please return this signature page to school
