IJNDB
Internet/Computer Policy
The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of
computers all over the world and millions of individual subscribers. It allows students and teachers access to a
wealth of information and research materials and offers vast, diverse, and
unique resources. Teachers and staff are
encouraged to integrate educationally appropriate resources available on the
internet into their curricula. The
district’s goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence
in schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
Internet-Guidelines: The
use of the Internet is a privilege; users shall take personal responsibility
for their behavior while on-line. It is
expected that
1. All use of school resources
to access the Internet shall be in support of and consistent with the
educational objectives of the
2. Transmitting any material in
violation of any
3. Hate mail, harassment,
discriminatory remarks and other antisocial behaviors are unacceptable in
Internet communication including, but not limited to, posting, downloading and
printing.
4. All information accessible
via the Internet shall be assumed to be private property and subject to
copyright laws.
5. Users have a responsibility
to respect the privacy and property of other users. Users shall not
intentionally seek information about, obtain copies of, or modify files, data
or passwords of other users.
6. For their own safety, users
shall not reveal any personal information regarding themselves or others, such
as addresses or phone numbers on the Internet.
7. Employing the Internet for
any commercial purposes is
prohibited.
8. Users shall not expect that
files stored on district servers will always be private. School and network administrators may review
files and communications to maintain system integrity and to ensure that the
network is being used responsibly.
9. The supervising
teacher/adult has the right to limit access.
10. Use of individual accounts
is at the discretion of the supervising teacher.
State Standards Compliance
Ed. 306.04 (a-2), (d)
Computer/Network
Guidelines: The use of computer equipment is a privilege;
users should take personal responsibility for their behavior. It is expected
that
1.
Will protect the privacy of other computer users' areas by not trying
to learn their passwords or copy, change, read, or use another person's files.
2.
Will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to system programs or
computer equipment and will not use computer systems to disturb or harass other
computer users by sending unwanted mail or by other means.
3.
Will not disclose password and account name to anyone or attempt to ascertain
or use anyone else's password and account name.
4.
Will not attempt to log in to the system as a system administrator.
5.
Will use all computer equipment to meet instructional objectives.
6.
Will not use the network for financial gain or for any commercial or
illegal activity.
7.
Will not attempt to bypass security systems on computer workstations or
servers.
8.
Will not maliciously attempt to harm or destroy data of another user,
or data that resides anywhere on the
I understand that it is a
privilege to use school computer and I will act accordingly.
I will obey school rules.
I will act responsibly
I will use all computer equipment only while a
teacher is present.
I will not send or receive anything over the
computer against school rules.
I will respect the privacy and property of others.
I will not tell anyone my real name, address or
phone numbers on the Internet.
I will use the programs and equipment only as
directed by the teacher.
I will not waste or take supplies such as paper,
printer, ribbons, toner or diskettes that are provided by the school and will
try to save these resources.
I will not try to bypass security systems.
I will not harm or destroy date of another user or
date that resides anywhere on the school network or the Internet.
The supervising teacher/adult has the right to limit
access.
The use of individual accounts is at the discretion
of the supervising teacher.
If users
violate any part of this policy or engage in any other activity which school
authorities deem inappropriate, they will be subject to disciplinary action consistent
with due process procedures. Discipline
could include, but would not be limited to, the immediate suspension or
termination of Internet access and/or computer privileges.
The Internet is supplied for
use on an "as is, as available" basis. The
The
The
The system administrators
reserve the right to refuse posting of files and to remove files. The system administrators further reserve the
right to immediately terminate the account or access of a user who misuses the
network resources.