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Authorization for Internet Access - Students
We have the ability to
enhance our child’s education through the use of computers and the
Internet. The Internet offers vast,
diverse, and unique resources.
The Internet electronically
connects thousands of computers throughout the world and millions of individual
subscribers. Students may have
access to:
v
Limited
electronic mail communications with people all over the world.
v
Information from
government sources, research institutions, and other sources.
v
Discussion
groups.
v
Many libraries,
including the catalog to the Library of Congress, and the Educational Resources
Information Clearinghouse (ERIC).
With this educational
opportunity also comes responsibility.
You and your child should read the enclosed Authorization for Internet Access and discuss it together. The use of inappropriate material or
language, or violation of copyright laws, may result in the loss of the
privilege to use this resource.
Remember that you are legally responsible for your child’s
actions.
District 201 prohibits the
access of materials that may be defamatory, inaccurate, or offensive, or
otherwise inappropriate in the school setting. Even with a filter, it is impossible to
control all material and a user may discover inappropriate material. Ultimately, parent(s)/guardian(s) are
responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their child or ward
should follow. To that end,
District 201 supports and respects each family’s right to decide whether
or not to authorize Internet access.
Please read and discuss the Authorization for Internet Access with
your child. If you agree to allow
your child to have Internet access, sign the Authorization form and return it to your school.
INSTRUCTION
Authorization for Internet Access
Each
student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign the Authorization
as
a condition for using District 201’s Internet connection and being
granted
supervised
access. Please read this document
carefully before signing.
All use of the
Internet/Computers shall be consistent with District 201’s goal of
promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation,
and communication. This Authorization does not attempt to state
all required or unacceptable behavior by users. However, some specific examples are
provided. The failure of any user to follow the terms
of the Authorization for Internet Access
will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate
legal action. The signature(s)
at the end of this document is legally binding and indicates the party who
signed has read the terms and conditions carefully and understands their
significance.
Terms and Conditions
Students,
parent(s)/guardian(s) need only sign this Authorization
for Internet Access once while enrolled or employed by Minooka District
201. This signed form will be kept
with the student/teacher records.
I understand and will abide
by the Authorization for Internet Access.
I further understand that should I commit any violation, my access
privileges may be revoked, and school disciplinary action and/or appropriate
legal action may be taken. In
consideration for using Minooka School District 201’s Internet connection
and having access to public networks, I hereby release the School District and
its Board members, employees, and agents from any claims and damages arising
from my use, or inability to use the Internet.
USER (student) SIGNATURE ___________________________________________
DATE
______________________ GRADE
________________________________
(Must be signed for student to use the
computers/Internet)
I have read this Authorization for Internet Access
policy. I understand that access is
designed for educational purposes and that
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME (Please
print) _________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
_______________________________________
DATE
_________________________
2004-03-22
Employee Acceptable Use Policy
INSTRUCTION - POLICY ON
INTERNET ACCESS AND USE
The Board of Education
denies any responsibility for any information, including its accuracy or
quality, obtained through use of or by transmission via the Internet. Further,
the Board of Education denies responsibility for any information that may be
lost, damaged or altered or unavailable when using the District's computer
network. Students and their parents
shall be solely responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees resulting from
a student's access to the Internet.
Likewise, employees of District 201 shall be responsible for any
unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet.
Authorized use of the
Adopted: October
22, 1997
Personnel
EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZATION FOR
INTERNET ACCESS
Each District 201 employee
must sign this Authorization as a condition for using the District’s
Internet connection. Please read this document carefully before signing.
School District 201
computing and networking resources are for the use of authorized
Access will be granted to
employees who successfully complete a telecommunications staff development
class or can document knowledge of the objectives taught in such a class. Each
employee has the responsibility that all of his/her communications are
appropriate and professional in the school environment.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Acceptable Use -
Acceptable employee uses of the District's computer
network include the following:
a. Curricular
and co-curricular activities or
in
support of such activities;
b. Research
consistent with the goals and purposes
of
the District;
c. Communications
between students, faculty, staff, and the local and global communities;
d. Development and
implementation of the curriculum;
e. Professional
development of staff members; and
f. Administrative
or managerial record-keeping,
data
access or research.
Privileges - Use of the
District’s Internet access is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate
use will result in cancellation of those privileges. Any infraction of the
Internet Policy will be reported to the principal or other District
administrators for appropriate resolution.
Unacceptable Use -
Employees are responsible for their own actions and activities involving the
District’s computer network.
Unacceptable uses of the network include, but are not limited to, the
following:
a. Using
the network for any illegal activities, including violation of copyright laws
or other contracts, or transmitting any material in violation of any federal or
Illinois statute or regulation;
b. Downloading
of material protected or prohibited by legal statutes regardless of whether it
is copyrighted or devirused;
c. Using
the network for private financial or commercial gain;
d. Wastefully
using resources, such as file space;
e. Gaining
unauthorized access to resources or entities;
f. Invading
the privacy of individuals;
g. Using
another user's account or password;
h. Posting
anonymous messages;
i. Posting
material authored or created by another without
his/her consent;
j. Using
the network for commercial or private advertising;
k.
Accessing,
submitting, posting, publishing, or displaying
any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented,
threatening, racially offensive, harassing, or illegal material; and
l. Using
the network while access privileges are suspended or revoked.
Network Etiquette -
Employees are expected to abide by the
generally accepted rules
of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Be polite. Do not
become abusive in your messages
to others;
b. Use
appropriate language. Do not swear
or use
vulgarities
or any other inappropriate language;
c. Do
not reveal the personal address or telephone number of students or colleagues;
d. Recognize
that electronic mail (E-mail) is not private. People who operate the system have
access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities
will be reported to the authorities;
e. Do
not use the network in any way that would disrupt its use by other users; and
No Warranties - The
District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the
services it is providing. The District will not be responsible for any damages
employees may suffer. This includes loss of data resulting from delays,
non-deliveries, missed-deliveries, or service interruptions or the employee's
errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the
employee's own risk. The District specifically denies any responsibility for
the accuracy or quality of information obtained through internet services.
Indemnification - The
employee agrees to indemnify the
Security - Network
security is a high priority. If an employee identifies a security problem on
the Internet, the employee must notify the system administrators or building
principal. Do not divulge this problem to other users. Employees are to keep
their account and password confidential.
Do not use another individual’s account without written permission
from the individual. Attempts to log-on to the Internet as a system
administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any employee
identified as a security risk may be denied access to network.
Vandalism - Vandalism will
result in cancellation of privileges and other disciplinary action. Vandalism
is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user,
the Internet, or any other network. This includes, but is not limited to, the
uploading or creation of computer viruses.
Telephone Charges - The
District assumes no responsibility for any unauthorized charges or fees,
including telephone charges, long-distance charges, per minute surcharges,
and/or equipment or line costs.
Monitoring - The District
will monitor employee use of District 201's computer network including, but not
limited to, e-mail and general network activity.
Disciplinary Action for
Employees/Non-Employees
a. Any
employee who is found in violation of the
District's
computer policy or accompanying procedures may be subject to the following
disciplinary action:
-
First Offense Discussion of problems
with
the employee.
- Second Offense Denied
access to district computers or Internet.
-
Third Offense
Action
taken in accordance with Policy Numbers
Based on the severity of
the violation any or all of the disciplinary steps may be bypassed and the next
step initiated.
b.
Cases involving suspected or alleged criminal acts
will be referred to law
enforcement authorities.
Termination of Authorized
Use
The Board of Education
recognizes the need for secure computing and networking facilities and
authorizes the administration to terminate network computer access when such
access is no longer needed.
Termination of Authorized
Use (cont.)
Reasons for terminating
the authorized use by an employee may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
a. The
individual is no longer employed; or
b. The
employee is denied access for disciplinary
reasons.
Employees need only to
sign this Authorization of Internet Access once while employed by District 201.
I understand and will
abide by the above Authorization for Internet Access. I further understand that
should I commit any violation, my privileges may be revoked, and school
disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. In
consideration for using the District’s Internet connection and having
access to public networks, I hereby release School District 201 and its Board
of Education, members, employees, and agents from any claims and damages
arising from my use or inability to use the Internet.
DATE:
____________________________________
EMPLOYEE/USER
SIGNATURE_________________________________________________