PROPOSED

Acceptable Use Policy
of U.S.D. 102

Purpose of AUP
Educational Purpose
Student/Parent Responsibility
District Responsibility
District Web Site Guidelines
Unacceptable Uses
Consequences
Student/Parental Agreement

 

PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to set forth policies and guidelines for access to the school district computer system and acceptable use of the Internet. These guidelines apply to all users, including students and staff.
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE
The mission of U.S.D. 102 is to prepare students to become resourceful, responsive and responsible members of the world community. In developing this Acceptable Use Policy, the Technology Committee of Unified School District 102 has considered its own educational mission, goals and objectives. Electronic information research skills are now fundamental to preparation of citizens and future employees. Access to District technology is an important part of our plan to create lifelong learners who fulfill our mission statement.
USE A PRIVILEGE
Users are expected to use the District network to further educational and personal goals consistent with the mission of the School District and its policies. Activities, which might be acceptable on a user's private personal account, mat not be acceptable on this network. Access to the network is a privilege, and with any privilege comes responsibility. If the responsibility is abused, access can be revoked. We have developed a set of guidelines, but they cannot cover everything. Before signing this agreement, you should understand that access can be denied and other disciplinary action taken for inappropriate use of the network. By signing this document, parents/guardians are agreeing to take responsibility for their child's access to any inappropriate material.
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 102 WILL . . .
inform users of acceptable, safe and effective techniques for use of the Internet. The District will also provide Internet content filtering through software, hardware, or a combination of the two. It must be understood by users and parents that no method of filtering is completely effective.
SCHOOL DISTRICT WEB SITE
Web pages on school sites may include student pictures and first name only unless their legal guardian requests in writing that such pictures not be posted. Class or group pictures are acceptable as long as names are not associated with pictures. Staff pictures and names may be posted unless otherwise requested.
UNACCEPTABLE USES
Users will not use the District network to access, view, upload, download, store, print or distribute pornographic or obscene images.
Users will not use the District network to transmit or receive obscene, abusive, inflammatory, threatening or sexually explicit language or discriminatory (hate) literature.
Users will not use the District network to engage in any illegal act or violate any local, state or federal statute or law.
Users will not post personal contact information about themselves or others. Such information includes address, telephone number, credit card information and picture.
Users will not alter or damage any part of the District network, including software and hardware, and will not attempt to bypass security or Internet filtering.
Users will not use the District netowork to violate copyright laws or licensing agreements, or use another person's property without the prior approval of the owner or proper citation, including the downloading or exchange of pirated software or the copying of software to or from any school computer, and will not plagiarize works found on the Internet.
Users will not modify or damage another user's data.
CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATION OF ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Violation of the Acceptable Use Policy of U.S.D. 102 will result in disciplinary action. Three levels of disciplinary action will be enforced by the administration. Any level of action may be selected, depending on the severity of the violation. All Student Handbook rules and policies will be followed and enforced. The administration holds the right, depending on the severity of the abuse or misuse of technology, to take, add, or increase any penalties they and the Board of Education deem necessary.
  Level 1 — WARNING: User would lose computer/Internet priveleges until a parent conference is held. Any additional loss of privileges as determined by the administration will be discussed at this conference. This can be enforced by semester.
 		 
  Level 2 — PATTERN OF ABUSE, REPEATED ABUSE OR FLAGRANT VIOLATION: Any user who, after a Level 1 warning, continues to engage in serious or persistent misbehavior by violating the Acceptable Use Policy may have any computer/Internet privileges revoked for the entire school year.  
  Level 3 — CONTINUED OFFENSE: School disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action will be taken. Access privileges will be revoked.  
STUDENT/PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT
PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT
I agree not to hold U.S.D. 102 nor any of its employees nor any of the institutions or networks providing access to the Internet responsible for the performance of the system or the content of any material accessed through it. As the parent/guardian of this student, I haved read the Acceptable Use Policy of U.S.D. 102. I understand that this free access is designed for educational purposes. I also recognize that it is impossible to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not hod U.S.D. 102 responsible for materials acquired or sent via the Internet.

STUDENT AGREEMENT
I understand and will abide by the terms and conditions of the Acceptable Use Policy. I further understand that any violation of these terms and conditions is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be partially or completely revoked. School disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. I agree not to hold U.S.D. 102 nor any of its employees nor any of the institutions nor networks providing Internet access to U.S.D. 102 responsible for the performance of the system or the content of any material accessed.