TATTNALL COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Student and Employee Internet Appropriate Use Regulations
All students and employees must read the Internet Use
Regulations located in their handbooks.
Access to the Internet is
provided for educational purposes consistent with the school system’s
educational mission and goals. Smooth
operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who
must adhere to strict guidelines. Efficient,
ethical, and legal utilization of the network resources is required of all
users. Although some specific examples
of prohibited uses by students and employees are stated, they are intended as
illustrations only, and do not purport to be all inclusive of inappropriate
behaviors. Failure to comply with these
administrative procedures shall be deemed grounds for revocation of privileges,
potential disciplinary and/or appropriate legal action.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I.
ACCEPTABLE USE
Use of the Internet and computer
resources must be consistent with the educational objectives of the school
system. Users must abide by all rules
and procedures specified and deemed necessary at the site from which access to
the Internet is made. Efficient,
ethical, and legal utilization of the network resources is required of all
users.
II. PRIVILEGES
The use of the school system’s Internet and electronic
mail is a privilege, not a right.
Inappropriate use may result in the cancellation of those
privileges. The Superintendent or
designee(s) shall make all decisions regarding whether or not a user has
violated these procedures and may deny, revoke, or suspend access at any time.
III. UNACCEPTABLE
USE
The user is responsible for all of his actions and
activities involving the network. Prohibited conduct includes, but not limited
to the following:
A. Accessing,
sending, or posting materials or communications that are: damaging to another’s reputation, abusive,
obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, contrary to the school’s policy on
harassment, harassing, or illegal;
B. Using
the network for any illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other
contracts, or transmitting any material in violation of U.S. and State
regulations;
C. Copying
or downloading copyrighted material for the user’s own use without the owner’s
permission. Such permission must be
specified in the document or must be obtained directly from the owner in
accordance with applicable copyright laws, Board policy, and administrative
procedures;
D. Using
the network for private financial or commercial gain or political lobbying is prohibited;
E. Utilizing
or creating any software or viruses having the purpose of damaging the school
system’s network or other user’s system;
F. Gaining
unauthorized access to services or resources; Invading the privacy of individuals; Using another user’s account or
password;
G. Posting
material deemed inappropriate in school regulations or created by another
without his consent; Posting anonymous
messages;
H. Forging electronic mail messages; Creating and
sending harassing e-mail messages; Attempting to read, delete, copy, or modify
the e-mail of other users;
I.
Using the network in a
fashion inconsistent with directions from teachers and other staff and
generally accepted network etiquette.
IV.
NETWORK ETIQUETTE
The user is expected to
abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to the
Computer and Internet Use Agreement.
V. STAFF SUPERVISION
Staff members should
enforce the rules concerning appropriate use when their duties include
supervision of students using the Internet.
When in the course of their duties, staff members become aware of
student violation of the computer use or Internet use policy, they should
correct the student and address the matter in accordance with the school’s
disciplinary policies and procedures.
VI. SECURITY
Network security is a high
priority. If the student or employee
identifies or perceives a security problem, the user must immediately notify
the administrative staff or supervising teacher. The student or employee must
not demonstrate the problem to other users or general public. Any attempt by a student to log on to the
network or Internet as a system administrator or teacher/supervisor will result
in cancellation of user privilege. Any
user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other
computer systems may be denied access to the Internet and school network
systems. User account names and
passwords are not to be shared or published in any manner.
VII. VANDALISM
Vandalism will result in
cancellation of privileges and other disciplinary action. Vandalism is defined as any malicious
attempt to harm, modify, or destroy the school’s equipment, data, software,
connectivity, or any related material.
This includes uploading, creating, and distributing computer viruses.
VIII. COMPENSATION
The student and/or
student’s parent/guardian shall be responsible for compensating the school
system for any losses, costs, or damages incurred by the school system relating
to or arising out of any student violation of the acceptable use procedures.
IX. PENALTIES FOR MISUSE
Failure to abide by this
policy may result in the suspension and/or revocation of access privileges.
Additionally, student violations may result in discipline up to and including
suspension or expulsion. Any unauthorized access or breach of state or federal
law is subject to criminal prosecution.
Staff violations may also result in disciplinary actions including
dismissal.
X. DISCLAIMER
Tattnall County School
System makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the
service it is providing. The school
system will not be responsible for any damages suffered by the user. This includes loss of data resulting in
delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its
own negligence or user errors or omissions.
Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the risk of the
user. The school system specifically
denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained
through its services.
Computer and Internet Use Agreement
Network Etiquette
1.
I shall not give out personal information
over the Internet or through electronic mail.
2.
I shall not use offensive, profane, obscene,
or inflammatory speech over the network.
3.
I shall not intentionally search for, view,
or distribute obscene, pornographic, harmful to minors, or otherwise
inappropriate material.
4.
I shall obey all copyright laws.
5.
I shall use electronic mail and other forms
of direct electronic communications for school-related purposes.
6.
I shall not use the school network to
conduct commercial or for-profit activities.
7.
I shall avoid unethical and illegal
activities over the system network.
8.
I shall not use the network in any way that
would disrupt its use by others.
9.
I shall notify a supervising teacher or
administrator of any suspected or known attempts to tamper with school
hardware, software, or data. I shall
report any potential security threat.
10.
I
shall not download files from the Internet without permission from the school
administrator.
11.
I
shall not vandalize computers, software, or network devices. I shall not
deliberately spread computer viruses or install software to handicap the system
network performance.
12.
I
shall respect the integrity and security of the network by using only the
assigned password for suitable access.
I will keep passwords private.
13.
I
shall not use school resources to engage in hacking or attempts to compromise
the system security.
14.
I
shall not post information on the web regarding school personnel, students, or
school activities without permission from a school administrator.
15.
I
shall use the school computers only for research and communications needed for
school assignments or instructional activities approved by a teacher.
As a student or employee of the Tattnall County School System, I have
read and understand the rules and regulations for computer and Internet use.
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Should a parent choose to deny individual Internet access to his child,
he must complete a denial form obtained from the school office.
INTERNET USE
DENIAL FORM
The
Tattnall County School System provides Internet access to students and
staff. The Internet offers vast
resources to strengthen our educational programs. Because some of the material on the Internet is controversial and
offensive, the Tattnall County School System attempts to block inappropriate
materials that are “harmful to minors”.
However, total restriction is impossible.
Students
are responsible for their behavior in accordance with school policy, Internet
use acceptable policy, and administrative guidelines.
If
you choose to deny your child access to the Internet during the school day, sign
the form below and return to the school office.
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Student Name:
________________________________________________________
Grade:________________________________________________________________
Homeroom
Teacher:____________________________________________________
I deny my
child permission to have individual access to the Internet while at school.
Parent Signature:
______________________________________________________
Date:
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