ACCEPTABLE INTERNET USE CODE: INC
The Logan Municipal School District provides students
and staff with a service called the Network.
The Network is a computer service which includes the use of computers,
servers, and the Internet. Learning is enhanced
through technology’s endless possibilities.
Students and teachers have opportunities to gather information,
communicate with people all over the world, and create their own products. However, some of the Network’s systems may
contain offensive material. Even though
it is impossible to have control over all of the information on the Network,
the District has in place several ways to prevent access to inappropriate
materials and to provide for a positive, productive educational experience.
The District:
* filters out most of the inappropriate
material,
* supervises and monitors students,
* provides students with the understanding
and skills needed to use computer network services in an appropriate manner.
Parents/guardians may sign
a form, which requests that the student not participate in the use of
the Network.
Acceptable Use of the Network
* The use of the District’s Network is a
privilege and not a right.
* The Network is designed to be used as a
tool to assist with the instructional objectives of the District.
Prohibited uses of the Network include, but are not
limited to:
1. Sending, receiving, displaying, or accessing
defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented,
threatening, racially offensive, harassing, or illegal materials.
2. Encouraging the use of or promoting the sale of
controlled substances or drugs.
3. Any attempt to harm or destroy data of another
user, the Network, or any of the agencies or other computer network services
that are connected to the Internet.
This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of
computer viruses.
4. Any attempt to sell or offer for sale any goods or
services that could be construed as a commercial enterprise, unless approved by
the Board or their designee.
5. Redistributing a copyrighted program or
copyrighted material without the express written permission of the owner or
authorized person or as provided by the fair use exception. This includes uploading and downloading of
materials.
6. Revealing personal information of others or
themselves, such as home address, phone number, etc.
7. Logging-in to the system using another’s account.
8. Leaving an account open or unattended.
District Rights and Responsibilities
1. The
District reserves the right to monitor all activity on the Network.
2. The
District reserves the right to block any material on the Internet.
3. The
District reserves the right to deny access of the Network to any individual.
4. Security
on the Network is a high priority. The
Superintendent or designee shall establish procedures which will maximize the
computer system security.
5. No
warranties are made or given with respect to any service, any information, or
any software contained within the Network.
6. Opinions, advice,
services and all other information expressed by students, staff, information
providers, service providers, or other third party personnel on the Network
provided by the District are those of the individual and do not represent the
position of the District.
7. Accounts
which are inactive for more than 30 days may be removed by the District along
with the user’s files without prior notice.
8. District
staff is responsible for supervising student use of the Network.
Discipline
Student discipline for violation of any part of this
policy shall be based on the student’s age and the severity of the
infraction. Student disciplinary action
includes, but is not limited to the loss of any or all computer privileges, termination
of the user’s Network account, removal from class at the secondary level with a
failing grade, or suspension and/or expulsion.
Discipline of staff may involve actions up to and including
termination. Parents/guardians or
perpetrators may be billed for damages to equipment. Illegal activities will be referred to the appropriate law
enforcement agency.