Frelinghuysen Township School Acceptable Use Policy

Dear Parent:

The Internet is an association of over 10,000 computer networks in more than 50 countries. It is important for you to be aware that the Internet not only provides educational opportunities but also contains areas of adult content or other material which maybe objectionable. While Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School will make every effort to prevent access to such material, it is impossible to ensure that this material will not be accessed.

Among the techniques available for enhancing your child's education is the use of technology such as computers. Specifically, your child has the opportunity to access the Internet, an international telecommunications network, picking up information from corporations, government institutions, private individuals, and universities. Through the Internet your child may communicate with students in other cities, states, or countries and may have access to hundreds of databases, libraries, and computer services from all over the world.

With this educational opportunity also comes responsibility. It is important that you and your child read and discuss the enclosed information. It is also important for your child to abide by the conditions addressed in the enclosures. Students who access inappropriate material may lose the privilege to use the Internet.

Attached is a parental consent form  which allows your child to access the Internet. Before signing the form, please review with your child the terms and conditions under which the access will take place.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dwight A. Klett

CSA

Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

Mrs. Jill Incalcaterra

Technology Coordinator

Internet - Terms and Conditions

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SIGNING THE CONSENT FORM.

Acceptable Use The purpose of accessing the Internet is to support research and education in and among academic institutions in the United States by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School.

Privileges Each student/staff member accessing the Internet will be trained on the proper uses of the Internet. Use of the Internet is a privilege and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges.

Netiquette Students/staff members accessing the Internet will follow the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following: Be polite. Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities, or any other inappropriate language. Remember that illegal activities are strictly forbidden. Do not reveal your personal address or phone number or the personal addresses or phone numbers of others. Note that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be 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.

Security Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a security problem, you must notify your teacher or the school principal. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Attempts to access the Internet without permission will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or as having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to the computer lab network or Internet.

STUDENT AND PARENT CONSENT FORM

I understand and will abide by the Internet Terms and Conditions. I understand that any violation of the regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense.

If I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked and school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.

Student User?s Signature: _______________________________________

Date_____________/_________/__________

PARENT OR GUARDIAN (If the student is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must also read and sign this agreement.) As the parent or guardian of (Student's Name)________________________________________, I have read the Internet Terms and Conditions. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes and that Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School has taken available precautions to eliminate controversial material. I also recognize, however, that it is impossible for Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School to restrict access to all controversial materials, and I will not hold the school division responsible for materials acquired on the network. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision of my child when my child's use of the Internet is not in a school setting. I hereby give permission for (Student's Name)_____________________________________________to access the Internet.

Parent or Guardian (please print) _________________________________

Signature:___________________________________________

Date: _______/______/______

(PLEASE RETURN TO Mrs. Incalcaterra(Technology Coordinator) by Friday September 6,2002 )

TELECOMMUNICATION ACCEPTABLE USE PROCEDURES

Applicability

These procedures shall apply to all users (e.g. students, teachers and administrators) of telecommunications systems which are entered via equipment and access lines located in Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School or to all users who obtain their access privileges through association with the school division.

Purpose

The purpose of these procedures is to ensure school-level compliance with procedures and guidelines concerning all telecommunication activities, specifically Internet, which may be generated at local, state, national and international levels.

Training and Compliance.

All students and staff will be trained in and will comply with all policies and guidelines adopted by Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School for the accessing of telecommunications. All such users will be trained in "Netiquette", electronic communication ethics, and user responsibilities.

Copyrighted material

In order to protect intellectual property rights and the continued availability of network access, computer software which is protected under the copyright laws will not be transmitted via the network or stored on any school computers without the express written permission of the copyright owner.

Consequences of Inappropriate Network Behavior

Repeated or severe infractions of the procedures and guidelines may result in termination of access privileges. Student infractions may result in appropriate disciplinary action in addition to suspension or termination of access privileges. Unauthorized use of the network, intentional deletion or damage to files and data belonging to other users, or copyright ~violations may be termed theft.

Internet - Acceptable Use

The purpose of accessing the Internet is to support research and education in and among academic institutions in the United States by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. Use must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School.

Specific guidelines shall be as follows: All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the purposes of Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School. Use of other organization's network or computing resources must comply with the  rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in violation of any federal or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to transmission of copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. Use of the network for commercial or for-profit purposes is prohibited. Use of the network for personal and private business is prohibited. Use of the network for product advertisement or political lobbying is prohibited. Network accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account for the authorized purpose. Users shall not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network. All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property. No use of the network shall serve to disrupt the use of the network by others; hardware or software shall not be destroyed, modified, or abused in any way. Malicious use of the network such as developing programs that harass other users, infiltrating a computer or computing system, or damaging the software components of a computer or computing system is prohibited. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, and other antisocial behaviors are prohibited on the network. The illegal installation of copyrighted software for use on district computers is prohibited. Use of the network to access or process pornographic material, inappropriate text files, or files dangerous to the integrity of the local area network is prohibited. Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School maintains the right to determine whether specific uses of the network are consistent with acceptable practices. Personal information regarding users may not be provided across the Internet (e.g., last name, pictures, address, or telephone numbers).