Students are encouraged to use the Corporation's computers/network and Internet connection for educational purposes.  Use of such resources is a privilege, not a right.  Students must conduct themselves in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner.  Unauthorized or inappropriate use, including any violation of these guidelines, may result in cancellation of the privilege, disciplinary action consistent with the Student Handbook, and/or civil or criminal liability.  Prior to accessing the Internet at school, students must sign the Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Agreement included in the Student Handbook.  Parent permission is required for minors.

Smooth operation of the Corporation's Network relies upon users adhering to the following guidelines.  The guidelines outlined below are provided so that users are aware of their responsibilities.

A.       Students are responsible for their behavior and communication on the Internet.

B.      Students may only access the Internet by using their assigned Internet/E-mail account.  Use of another person's account/address/password is prohibited.  Students may not allow other users to utilize their passwords.

C.      Students may not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, data or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network.

D.      Students may not use the Internet to engage in "hacking" or other unlawful activities.

E.      Transmission of any material in violation of any State or Federal law or regulation, or Board policy is prohibited.

G.      Students are expected to abide by the following generally-accepted rules of network etiquette:

1.       Be polite, courteous, and respectful in your messages to others.  Use language appropriate to school situations in any communications made through the Corporation's computers/network. Do not use obscene, profane, vulgar, sexually explicit, defamatory, or abusive language in your messages.

2.       Never reveal names, addresses, phone numbers, or passwords of yourself or other students, family members, teachers, administrators, or other staff members while communicating on the Internet.

3.       Do not transmit pictures or other information that could be used to establish your identity without prior approval of a teacher.

4.       Never agree to get together with someone you "meet" on-line without prior parent approval.

5.       Diligently delete old mail on a regular basis from the personal mail directory to avoid excessive use of the electronic mail disk space.

I.        Malicious use of the Corporation's computers/network to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computer system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system is prohibited.  Students may not use the Corporation's computers/network in such a way that would disrupt their use by others.  Students must avoid intentionally wasting limited resources.

J.       All communications and information accessible via the Internet should be assumed to be private property (i.e. copyrighted and/or trademarked).  All copyright issues regarding software, information, and attributions of authorship must be respected.

K.      Downloading of information onto the Corporation's hard drives is prohibited; all downloads must be to an external or network storage device.  If a student transfers files from information services and electronic bulletin board services, the student must check the file with a virus‑detection program before opening the file for use.  Only public domain software may be downloaded.  If a student transfers a file or software program that infects the Network with a virus and causes damage, the student will be liable for any and all repair costs to make the Network once again fully operational.

L.       Students must secure prior approval from a teacher or the Director of Technology before joining a Listserv (electronic mailing lists) and should not post personal messages on bulletin boards or "Listservs."

M.      Students are prohibited from accessing or participating in online "chat rooms" or other forms of direct electronic communication (other than e-mail) without prior approval from a teacher or the Director of Technology.  All such authorized communications must comply with these guidelines.

O.      Use of the Internet and any information procured from the Internet is at the student's own risk.  The Corporation is not responsible for any damage a user suffers, including loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions.  The Corporation is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.  Information (including text, graphics, audio, video, etc.) from Internet sources used in student papers, reports, and projects should be cited the same as references to printed materials.

P.       Disclosure, use and/or dissemination of personal identification information of minors via the Internet is prohibited, except as expressly authorized by the minor student's parent/guardian on the "Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Agreement Form."

Q.      Proprietary rights in the design of web sites hosted on the Corporation's servers remains at all times with the Corporation.

H.R. 4577, P.L. 106-554, Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000
47 U.S.C. 254(h), (1), Communications Act of 1934, as amended
20 U.S.C. 6801 et seq., Part F, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965,
as amended
18 U.S.C. 2256
18 U.S.C. 1460
18 U.S.C. 2246

 
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