ACCEPTABLE
USE REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR INTERNET ACCESS
Central
Community High School District No. 71
INTERNET
ACCEPTABLE USE
ADMINISTRATIVE
GUIDELINES
Internet access is
available to students and teachers of Central Community High School District
71. The Internet enables worldwide
connection to electronic mail, discussion groups, databases, shareware
software, and other informational sources such as libraries and museums. Central High School provides Internet access
to promote educational excellence and engaged learning in the school
facilitating resource
sharing, problem solving,
innovation and communication.
Risk - It is impossible to control all materials on the
Internet. Sites accessible via the
Internet may contain material that is illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or
controversial. With global access to
computers and people, there is a risk that students may access material that
may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school
setting.
User Responsibility - Internet users, like traditional library users, are
responsible for their actions in accessing available resources.
INTERNET - Terms and Conditions
Acceptable Use Central High School’s Internet access may be used to
improve learning and teaching consistent with the educational mission of the
District. Central High School expects
legal, ethical and efficient use of the Internet.
Privilege - Use of the Central High School Internet access is a
privilege, not a right.
Voluntary - Use of the Central High School Internet access is
voluntary on the part of the
student
or teacher.
Subject to System Administration - All Central Community High School Internet access
is subject to system administrator perusal for virus scanning or inappropriate
use
investigation.
Inappropriate Use - Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to,
intentional uses that violate the law, that are specifically named as
violations in this document, that violate the rules enumerated in the Central
High School District Student Handbook or any other use that hampers the
integrity or security of the district’s computer network or any computer
networks connected to the Internet.
Violation of the Law - Transmission of
any material in violation of any international, United States or State law is
prohibited. This includes, but is not
limited to: copyrighted
material and threatening, harassing obscene material.
Any violations of the law through the use of Central High School
Internet
access
may result in disciplinary action or litigation against the offender by the
appropriate
authorities.
Commercial Use - Use for commercial,
income-generated, “for-profit” activities or product
advertisement
is prohibited. Sending unsolicited junk
e-mail letters is prohibited.
Vandalism/Mischief - Vandalism and mischief while using Central High
School Internet access is prohibited.
Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of
another user, the Internet or any networks that are connected to the Internet.
This
includes, but is not limited to, the creation or propagation of a computer
virus. Any interference with the work of the users,
with or without malicious intent,
is construed as mischief and is strictly prohibited.
User Sharing - Once access has been granted to utilize the Central High School
Internet, the user is responsible for all actions taken while on the
Internet. Sharing of Internet access is
not permitted.
Electronic Mail - Forgery of electronic
mail messages is prohibited. Reading,
deleting, copying
or
modifying the electronic mail of other users is prohibited.
File/Data Violations - Deletion,
examination, copying or modification of files and/or data
belonging
to other users is prohibited.
Downloading - Downloading of any files
by the students onto District computers is prohibited
(unless
arrangements are made with instructor and approval obtained from
technology
coordinator).
CONSEQUENCES OF POLICY VIOLATION
A violation of the
provisions of this policy may result in revocation of the user’s Internet
access privileges and/or e-mail account, regardless of the success or failure
of the attempt. In addition, school
disciplinary action; including suspension or expulsion, and/or appropriate
legal action may be taken.
Initial Determination - The school administrators, with the assistance of
the teachers, will make the initial determination of any policy violation.
Due Process - Violators will be accorded due process rights in
the determination of possible violations and consequences.
Denial, Revocation or
Suspension of Internet Access -
The school administrator, in accordance with the Central Community High School
disciplinary procedures, may deny, revoke or suspend any Internet access as
deemed necessary.
DISCLAIMER
Central Community High
School makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the
service it is providing. Central
Community High School will not be responsible for any damages suffered by
users. This includes loss of data
resulting in delays, nondeliveries, misdeliveries or service interruptions
caused by its own negligence or user errors or omissions. Central Community High School is not
responsible for phone/credit card bills or any other charges incurred by the
users. Use of any information obtained
via the Internet is at the user’s own risk.
Central Community High School specifically denies any responsibility for
the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.
CENTRAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 71
INTERNET USE AGREEMENT
I understand and will
voluntarily abide by the Central Community High School Internet Acceptable Use
Policy. I further understand that any
violation of the Acceptable Use Policy may result in my Internet access
privileges being revoked and school disciplinary action being taken. The signature(s) on this document
indicate(s) that I/we have read the Central Community High School Acceptable
Use Policy, understand its significance and voluntarily agree to comply fully
with all of its terms and conditions.
Date: ____/____/____ User Name:
______________________________
(Please Print)
User Signature:
___________________________
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As the parent or guardian
of the student who has signed above, I have read the Central Community High
School District 71 Acceptable Use Policy and Internet Use Agreement. I understand that Central School District
Internet use is designed for educational purposes as described in the
Acceptable Use Policy. However, I
recognize it is possible that my student may procure material that is not
consistent with the educational goals of the Central Community High
School. I also understand that if my
student does not have my permission to have Internet access and he is involved
in an activity where the class is using the Internet he/she will be given an
alternative assignment of equivalent value.
With this understanding I will mark below my preference as to whether
Central Community High School should provide Internet access for my student and
certify that the information contained on this form is correct.
_______ Yes, I give
permission for the user listed above to have Internet access.
_______ No, I do not give permission for
the user listed above to have Internet access.
Date ____/____/____ Parent/Guardian: ________________________________
(Please
Print)
Parent/Guardian: ________________________________
(Signature)
Address: ______________________________________
______________________________________
I
hereby give CENTRAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 71 the unqualified right and
permission to reproduce, copyright, publish, circulate, or otherwise use
photographic reproductions or likenesses or me and/or my name. This authorization and release covers the
use of said material in any published form, and any medium of advertising, or
publicity. I hereby certify I am an
adult above the age of twenty-one in consenting to the release of the
above-mentioned photographic reproductions.
*****In
the event the person is not an adult over the age of twenty-one, the signature
listed below is that of the adult or guardian responsible for the child.
NAME
OF PERSON FOR PHOTO RELEASE:
________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN
SIGNATURE:___________________________________________________________
DATE
OF RELEASE:
____________________________________________________
RELEASE AUTHORIZATION IS
INDEFINITE WITH NO SPECIFIC EXPIRATION