MESICK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student
Computer / Internet Policy and Procedure Agreement
This agreement is entered into
between:
_______________________________,
___________________________, ______________,
(Print Name) (School) (Date)
Hereafter referred to as the User
and the Mesick School
District.
The purpose of this agreement is to provide computer and Internet access
for educational purposes.
The intent of this contract is to
ensure that users understand and will comply with all acceptable use policies,
terms, and conditions for use of district computers and the Internet.
Computer and Internet access is a
privilege offered to assist in the collaboration and exchange of information,
facilitate personal growth in the use of technology, enhance information
gathering and communication skills, and to provide resources which will enhance
the user's entire educational experience.
In exchange for the use of the
district computers and Internet at school or away from school, I understand and
agree to the following:
A.
The use of district computers and the Internet
is a privilege which may be revoked by the district at any time for any reason
whatsoever. Improper use of the computer
resources may also give rise to further disciplinary action consistent with the
district policies.
B.
Access to computer and Internet resources is
offered as a privilege for educational use only. Unacceptable uses of computer resources
include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.
An infringement on copyright.
2.
The transmission or viewing of any material
which is pornographic in nature.
3.
The posting of goods and services and other
transactions commercial in nature.
4.
An activity viewed as detrimental to the
stability and security of the computer, network, or Internet. These activities include, but are not limited
to, an introduction of a virus to the computer, network, or Internet; malicious
destruction of hardware, software, or data on the computer, network, or
Internet; attempting to learn or use accounts or passwords other than those issued
to the user; and or disclosing, for any reason, one's own password.
5.
An activity otherwise prohibited by law.
C.
The district reserves the right to determine, in
its sole discretion, whether any use, material, or activity is acceptable or
not acceptable. Examples, for the
purpose of illustration, of unacceptable include:
1.
Accessing web sites that are pornographic;
2.
Utilizing electronic mail communications to
defame any other individual/
3.
Utilizing electronic mail to harass any other
individual with regard to protected characteristics (i.e. race, gender,
ethnicity, etc. ) under federal or state law;
4.
Unauthorized downloading of software;
5.
Or allowing students or other staff members to
use your password.
D.
The district and / or Internet resources are
intended for the exclusive use by their registered users. The user is responsible for his/her account,
password, and or privilege. Students may
request to change their passwords through their principal.
E.
E-mail must be removed from the system on a
regular basis. The district reserves the
right to take over the maintenance of such unmanaged accounts.
F.
The district does not warrant that the function
of the system will meet any specific requirements the user may have, or that it
will be error free or uninterrupted; nor shall the district be liable for any
direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages sustained or incurred in
connection with the use and operation of the system or inability to use the
system.
G.
The district reserves the right to monitor
information, activity, and file server space consumed by the user.
H.
Users shall not use another user's password nor
shall they allow another user to use their password.
I.
As a user, I am responsible for any activity
associated with my access account.
Request for Approval to Use Mesick School District Computers / Internet access
I am requesting to use the District Computers and Internet access and I
have read and understand the District's Student Computer / Internet Policy
Rules included in this document, and I agree to comply.
v
I
understand that the user name assigned to me can be monitored by School
district personnel.
v
I
understand that any violation(s) of the student Internet Policy Rules may
result in the loss of his user name approval and or in disciplinary action, which
is subject to the provisions of the code of conduct.
v
I agree
not to intentionally access inappropriate material.
v
I
understand that should I use the District e-mail system that School Personnel
may monitor my e-mail.
I agree to abide by these rules and regulations of system usage and
such further rules and regulations as may be further added from time to time by
the district.
__________________________________________
Student Name (Please Print)
__________________________________________ _____________________
Student Signature Date
___________________________________________ _____________________
Parent / Guardian Signature Date
MESICK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Staff
Internet Policy Rules
Internet access through the Mesick
School District is a privilege
offered to assist in the collaboration and exchange of information; to
facilitate personal growth in the use of technology; to enhance information
gathering and communication skills; and to provide resources that will enhance
the user’s entire educational experience
A.
The use of the Internet is a privilege that may
be discontinued by the District at any time for any reason whatsoever. Improper use of the Internet resources may
give rise to further disciplinary action consistent with the appropriate Master
Agreement and District policies.
B.
Access to Internet resources is offered as a
privilege for educational use only.
Unacceptable uses of Internet resources include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1.
An infringement on a copyright
2.
The transmission or viewing of any material
which is pornographic in nature, abusive, racial, gender offensive, ethnically
offensive, defamatory or an invasion of privacy
3.
The posting of goods and services and other
transactions commercial in nature
4.
An activity viewed as detrimental to the
stability and security of the listed Internet.
These activities include, but are not limited to, an introduction of a
virus to the Internet; malicious destruction of hardware, software, or data on
the Internet; attempting to learn or use accounts or passwords other than those
issued to the user; and or disclosing, for any reason, one’s own password
5.
Any activity otherwise prohibited by law
C.
The District reserves the right to determine, in
its sole discretion, whether any use, material or activity is acceptable or not
acceptable. Examples, for purposes of
illustration, of unacceptable include:
1.
Accessing web sites that are pornographic in
nature
2.
Utilizing electronic mail communications to
defame any other individual
3.
Utilizing electronic mail to harass any other
individual with regard to a protected characteristic (i.e. race, gender,
ethnicity, etc) under federal or state law
4.
Unauthorized downloading of software
5.
Allowing students or other staff members to use
your password
D.
The District and/or Internet resources are
intended for exclusive use by their registered users. The user is responsible for his/her account,
password, and or access privilege.
Employees may change their password by requesting the change on a
computer request form.
E.
E-mail must be removed from the system on a
regular basis. The District reserves the
right to take over the maintenance of such unmanaged accounts.
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School District Staff Internet Policy Rules
F.
The District does not warrant that the function
of the system will meet any specific requirements the user may have, or that it
will be error free or uninterrupted; nor shall the District be liable for any
direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages sustained or incurred in
connection with the use and operation of the system or inability to use the
system. The District will attempt to
give advance notice to all users when it plans to modify the District system in
a way that may affect a user’s stored data.
G.
The District reserves the right to monitor
information, activity, and file server space consumed by the user.
H.
Users shall not use another user’s password nor
shall they allow another user to use their password.
I.
All staff members that use District computer
equipment are expected to maintain their password in a confidential
manner. In addition staff members are
not to leave their computers unattended in a logged-in mode.
MESICK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Request for Approval to Use Mesick School District Internet Access
I
am requesting approval to use the District Internet Access and I have read and
understand the District’s Staff Internet Policy Rules included in this
document, and I agree to comply.
¨
I understand that School District
personnel can monitor the user name assigned to me.
¨
I understand that any violation(s) of the Staff
Internet Policy Rules may result in the loss of this privilege and/or in
disciplinary action, which is subject to the provisions of the appropriate
Master Agreement.
¨
I agree not to intentionally access inappropriate
material.
¨
I understand that should I use the District
e-mail system that School District Personnel may monitor my e-mail.
______________________________________
Employee Name (please print)
______________________________________ ________________
Employee signature Date