Responsibilities and Restrictions

The Chichester School Board has established the following criteria for creation and administration of all district-related website.

A. Purpose of the Website

1) To enhance student learning, both in technology and general curriculum areas,

2) to provide District and school information, teacher or class information, student projects, and student extracurricular information through a website format,

3) to contribute to the community’s awareness of District activities and information.

B. Content of the Website

1) Only material relating directly to the Chichester School District and the purposes listed in Section A (above) will be considered appropriate for placement on the District website. The District website may not be used for recreational, personal or commercial purposes. Only authorized students and staff may add to, delete from or change the content of the materials hosted on the District website. The District, through its school board, superintendent, authorized administrators and authorized staff, retains full authority to change, add to or delete any and all posted materials. The District retains ownership and possession of the District website, all files related thereto, and all materials published thereon. System users shall have no expectation or right to privacy regarding the contents of files or other materials which relate to or are published on web pages. All web pages must be reviewed by the principal or the principal’s designee.

2) No photographs of students or District personnel that specifically identify individuals by name may be published on any District Website without a specific signed release from the adult, parent or legal guardian. A general list of staff names and assignments may be published as public information.

3) No personal or editorial material (including, but not limited to, political statements or personal opinions, information or positions) may be published by any group or individual.

4) Examples of what may be published include:

· School News – calendar, lunch menu, pictures of the facility, master schedule, mini courses, contact information, special events, handbook information.

· Extra-Curricular – schedules, win/loss statistics, art, music and drama events.

· Homework – assignments and helpful information.

· Student Work Products

5) The Chichester District Site will be linked to SAU #53 and other appropriate sites to enhance its usefulness to the community.

6) All web pages will note the most recent update and will link back to the District home page.

C. Responsibilities

1) The principal or a specific designee is responsible for:

· reviewing and approving the content and design of all web pages,

· consulting with the Chichester Police Department as appropriate,

· obtaining and monitoring any release of information forms,

· keeping the website current and relevant,

· ensuring adherence to copyright laws and other legal restrictions,

· addressing any potential issues of libel or slander.

2) Individual staff/school representatives initiating websites for a class, sport or organization are responsible for:

· teaching appropriate web format to students,

· editing/proofing student submissions,

· ensuring no links to inappropriate sites,

· maintaining and updating the site regularly,

· ensuring appropriate language, grammar and accuracy,

· following all applicable copyright, trademark and permission laws and restrictions.

· Ensuring that permission to publish has been received

APPROVED: MAY, 2000