SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)
POLICY NO: 4050 DATE: 2000-01-25 REVISED: 2005-06-28
SUBJECT: COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE AND
ACCESS
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This policy shall govern the use of computer equipment, software, the network, e-mail and internet access provided by the Board of School Trustees of School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade), (the "School Board") to students, employees, contractors and others.
School Board computers, software, networks,
electronic systems and access to the Internet (collectively referred to as the
"System") are intended for educational and/or research purposes and
for conducting valid School Board business.
The
Use of the System requires prior authorization by the
Access to the System, including internet resources,
is a privilege, not a right. Such access
is made available only so long as the user complies with the Computer and
Internet Usage and Access Policy and such rules and regulations as may be made
by the
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)
REGULATIONS NO: 4050 R DATE: 2000-01-25 REVISED: 2005-06-28
SUBJECT: COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE AND
ACCESS
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1. Use
of the System
1.1 General
It is important that users conduct themselves in a responsible, decent, ethical, and polite manner while using the System. Following is a list of guidelines whose violation may lead to suspension or termination of privileges.
1.1.1 When interacting on the Internet, you are expected to behave as you would in any other environment where you represent your school/employer.
1.1.2 Users may upload and download public domain programs for their own use or redistribute a public domain program if it is for non-commercial use. However, the user assumes all risks regarding the determination of whether a program is in the public domain.
2. System Security
2.1 Authorized users are prohibited from permitting other persons to use their access, or account, and must log off immediately after use to ensure that others cannot use their access or account.
2.2 Authorized users must not disclose their passwords to any other person regardless of the circumstances. Account holders are responsible for all activity within their account.
2.3 Users must follow appropriate virus protection procedures when using floppy disks, placing material on a computer or downloading material from the Internet or e-mail. Conduct which deliberately or recklessly exposes the System to computer virus infection is prohibited.
3. Prohibited Use
Following is a list of examples of prohibited conduct:
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3.1 You may not use the System to:
transmit any materials in violation of Canadian laws;
duplicate, store, download or transmit pornographic materials;
transmit or post threatening, abusive, or obscene material;
duplicate, store, download or transmit copyrighted material that violates copyright law;
participate in pyramid schemes.
3.2 You may not violate, or attempt to violate, the security of the System.
Any attempts to access unauthorized data on the System will result in termination of user privileges.
Any attempts to vandalize System accounts or systems will result in termination of user privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another member, the School Board, or any of the agencies or other networks that are connected to the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.
Use of another individual's System account or password without his/her knowledge is prohibited.
3.3 When interacting on the Internet, do not:
use abusive, vulgar, profane, obscene or other inappropriate language;
criticize the spelling, writing or keyboarding of others;
re-post personal e-mail that you receive to public forums (e.g., listservs, newsgroups) without the permission of the author.
3.4 As a System user, you must not:
share your password with others. Remember, accounts are to be used only by the owner of the account. Account holders are responsible for all activity within their account.
distribute or use anyone else's user ID and password;
reveal anyone else's personal information.
3.5 The System is a shared resource and you should use it in such a way that it doesn't disrupt the services to others. Do not use the System:
for business purposes;
for product and/or service advertisement or political lobbying;
to send chain letters;
to play network intensive games other than on local area networks under the supervision of a teacher;
to download excessively large files, except in low use hours;
to harass other users with unwanted or unsolicited e-mail messages.
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4. Students
4.1 The purpose of student access to the system is to further the learning objectives of a student's educational program, including without limitation:
4.1.1 Providing training in the use of computer systems;
4.1.2 Providing access to a wide range of material with educational value to the student;
4.1.3 Facilitating communication with others around the school district and the world in furtherance of the student's education.
4.2 Student access to the System may include one or more of the following, depending on the level of authorization:
4.2.1 Access to one or more computers without access to the network;
4.2.2 Network access within the school district only;
4.2.3 Access to the Internet including access to the World Wide Web, telnet, newsgroups and FTP.
4.3 Students will not be permitted to have remote access to the System nor to use the School Board's Internet access from their homes or other external locations.
4.4 There is a wide range of material available on the Internet, some of which may be offensive or conflict with the values of some families. The School Board may revoke access privileges of students who use the System to access inappropriate materials. However, it is not practically possible for the School Board to constantly monitor or individually control student use of the System, nor to prevent inadvertent accessing of offensive material. Parent(s)/legal guardian(s) who have particular concerns about access to inappropriate material should discuss this issue with the appropriate teacher(s) and administrator at their child's school.
4.5 The School Board will revoke one or more levels of access of a student at the request of his or her parent(s)/legal guardian(s).
4.6 Failure by a student to comply with this Policy and any rules and regulations respecting use of the System that are made by the School Board from time to time may result in suspension or revocation of some or all access privileges and may also result in disciplinary action.
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5. Employees
5.1 Employees are required to comply with this Policy and rules and regulations respecting use of the System that are made by the School Board from time to time. Failure to do so may result in suspension or revocation of some or all of their access privileges and may also result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.
6. Privacy and Confidentiality
6.1 Use of the System, including Internet access, is neither private nor confidential and may be tracked. Use of the System, including the Internet, by any individual may be monitored or reviewed by the School Board system administrator(s) or appropriate supervisory staff without prior notice.
6.2 The contents of computer hard drives and other storage devices owned by the School Board may be examined and read by the system administrator(s) or appropriate supervisory staff.
6.3 The system administrator(s) may remove locally posted messages that are unacceptable and/or in violation of the Computer and Internet Usage and Access Policy.
6.4 In the case of misuse or suspicion of misuse of the network or services, the School Board reserves the right to access any files on the system.
6.5 The system administrator(s) or appropriate supervisory staff will not intentionally inspect the contents of users' e-mail, or disclose the contents to anyone other than the sender, or intended recipient, without the consent of the sender or intended recipient, unless required to do so by law or the policies of the School Board, or to investigate complaints regarding mail which is alleged to contain defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or illegal material. The School Board will cooperate fully with any participating school district, local, provincial, or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to any e-mail transmitted on the System.
6.6 The system administrator(s) has the right to set quotas for disk/computer usage and download/time limits on the System.
7. Procedure for Suspension or Termination of Access
7.1 The system administrator(s) has the right to suspend or terminate a user's access to and use of the System upon any breach of the Computer and Internet Usage and Access Policy by the user. Prior to suspension or termination, or as
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soon after as is practicable, the system administrator will inform the user of the suspected breach and give them an opportunity to present an explanation. The user may request a review hearing with the account authorizer (and/or other school district administrators) within seven (7) days of the suspension or termination if the user feels that the action was unjust. After the review, access may be restored if the system administrator and the school district personnel uphold the user's appeal.
Teacher/Sponsor: _______________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________
I agree to comply with the following conditions when using my District Internet Account:
Internet access is for education and/or research purposes only
I will not use the system in a way that will disrupt the network use of others
I will be polite on-line and will not reveal or request personal information
I will not use the Internet for illegal or inappropriate purposes
I am responsible for all activity under my account
I am aware that the system administrator has final authority on the use of the network and may access any file if there is suspicion of misuse.
I understand that if any of the above rules are violated, I may face disciplinary action in addition to losing Internet access. I also understand that use of the Internet by students may not be directly supervised at all times and the school district does not accept responsibility for inappropriate use. I hereby release the school district, its personnel and any institutions with which it is affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from the use of, or inability to use the school district system, including, but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services.
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Signature (student) Date
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Signature (parent/guardian) Date
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Signature (sponsoring teacher) Date
SYS. OP. USE:
Assigned User Name: _________________ Temp Password:
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Position: _____________________________________________________________
School/Department: _______________________________________________
I require this account for instructional and/or job
related activities. I have read the
District Acceptable Use Policy. I
agree to follow the rules contained in this Policy. I understand that if I violate the rules, I
may face disciplinary action in accord with the collective bargaining agreement
in addition to losing my Internet Access.
I hereby release the district, its personnel, and any institutions with
which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature
arising from the use of, or inability to use, the District system, including,
but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the
system to purchase products or services.
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Signature (employee) Date
___________________________________ _______________________________
Signature (site administrator/manager) Date
SYS. OP. USE:
Assigned User Name: _________________ Temp Password:
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