IIBG Computer and Device Use

IIBG 

Computer and Device Use 

Use of District Computers/Privacy Rights 

District issued computer systems and electronic devices (including, but not limited to Smartboards, iPads, iTouches, iPhones, eReaders, and eBooks) are for educational and professional use only. All information created by staff or stored thereon shall be considered district property and shall be subject to unannounced monitoring by district administrators. Unauthorized access to and/or unauthorized use of the district server or security system (including, but not limited to, surveillance footage) is also prohibited. The district retains the right to discipline any student, up to and including expulsion, and any employee, up to and including termination, for violation of this policy. 

Copyright 

Software acquired by staff using either district or personal funds, and installed on district computers, or electronic devices must comply with copyright laws. Proof of purchase (copy or original) for software must be filed in the district office. 

Installation 

No software, including freeware and shareware, or other applications may be installed on any district computer or electronic device until cleared by the network administrator. The administrator will verify the compatibility of the software or application with existing software, hardware, and applications and prescribe installation and de-installation procedures. Program files must have the superintendent’s approval to be installed on any district server or computer.  

Hardware 

Staff shall not install unapproved hardware on district computers, or make changes to software settings that support district hardware. 

Audits 

The administration may conduct periodic audits of software and applications installed on district equipment to verify legitimate use. 

E-mail Privacy Rights 

Employees and/or students shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail or other official communication systems. Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers, computer  systems, or electronic devices is subject to monitoring by the administration. 

Ownership of Employee Computer Materials 

Computer materials, devices, software, or applications created as part of any assigned district responsibility or  classroom activity undertaken on school time shall be the property of the board. 

Cameras 

Cameras may be used at school, on school property or at school activities or functions only if they are not disruptive, as determined by the school staff. Cameras shall not be used in the classroom unless the  photographs or videos taken are for an official or authorized school publication or broadcast. Cameras shall not be used in such a fashion as to inappropriately invade the privacy of others. No camera shall be used in any restroom, dressing area, or locker room. Cameras shall not be used to record confidential material, such as classroom material, tests, or grade book entries.

For the purposes of this section, “camera” shall be defined to include film cameras, movie cameras, digital  cameras, video cameras, cellular telephone cameras (capable of recording either still images and/or video), videophones, web cameras, and any other device capable of taking, storing, transmitting, or viewing pictures or video. 

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Computers and/or Equipment 

Students and staff members shall be responsible for reimbursing the district for replacement of or repair to district issued computers or electronic devices which are lost, stolen, or damaged while in the students' or  staff members' possession. 

Staff Handbook 

Employees shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail or other official communication  systems. E-mail messages shall be used only to conduct approved and official district business. All employees  must use appropriate language in all messages. Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a  professional manner and to use the system according to these guidelines or other guidelines published by the administration. 

Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers or computer systems is subject to  monitoring by the administration. The district retains the right to duplicate any information in the system or on any hard drive. Employees who violate district computer policies are subject to disciplinary action up to and  including termination. 

Student Handbook 

Students shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail or computer systems. E-mail messages shall be used only for approved educational purposes. Students must use appropriate language in all  messages. Students are expected to use the system following guidelines approved by teachers or the administration. 

Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers or computer systems is subject to monitoring by the staff and/or administration. The school retains the right to duplicate any information created by students in a computer system or on any individual computer. Students who violate these rules or any other classroom rules relating to computer use are subject to disciplinary action up to and including  suspension from school. 

Dodge City Unified School District 443 

Internet and other On-Line Services-Acceptable Use 

Dodge City USD #443 

ACCEPTABLE USE 

Internet/On-Line Services - Acceptable Use 

The purpose for the Internet and other on-line services provided by Unified School District 443 is to facilitate and support research and education by providing access to a variety of resources and an opportunity for collaborative work. 

Users may encounter material that is controversial which users, parents, teachers or administrators may consider inappropriate or objectionable. On a worldwide network it is impossible to effectively control the content of and access to information and data. It is the responsibility of the user not to initiate or pursue access to such material. USD 443 prohibits procurement of material not consistent with the educational goals of the district. 

Access to and use of the Internet and other on-line services must reflect district and building expectations for proper, legal and ethical use. Examples of unacceptable use include, but are not limited to: 

• Transmission of any material in violation of State or Federal regulations, including copyright regulations. 
• Use for individual commercial activities, including product advertisement, or for political lobbying. 
• Use to access or obtain explicit or objectionable material. 
• Transmission of offensive, harassing, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable material. 
• Use that disrupts the use of the network and related services for other users, including damage or degradation of hardware and software. 
• Access, modification, or damage to files, passwords, or other data belonging to other users. 
• Modification of system or software parameters as established by network administrators. 
• Use of personal software without authorization for a network administrator who has the responsibility for guaranteeing the software's virus-free, and copyright status. 

Unified School District 443 reserves the right to determine whether specific uses of the network are consistent  with this acceptable use policy. In addition, the district reserves the right to log Internet use and to monitor file server space utilization. USD 443 further reserves the right to monitor use, including e-mail and remove user accounts and/or restrict user access in order to prevent unauthorized activity. 

Regulation 

Each school may develop and maintain guidelines for access and use of Internet and other on-line services. A  "Parent/Student Agreement" is to be signed by the parents/guardians, the student and a representative of the district/school during the first year of implementation of this policy. Thereafter, the agreement shall be completed for all incoming students. This agreement shall be used annually with students to review district/school expectations for the use of Internet and other on-line services, and shall be filed in the school office. 

Policy Reference: ECH

Policy Reference: JCDA

Policy Reference: KBA

Adoption Date: 12/08/2003, Revised: 07/09/2012; 06/22/2009; 03/03/2014