Maplewood-Colonie
Common School District
Acceptable Use Policy
The Maplewood-Colonie
Common School District provides computer and Internet services to staff and
students in order to enhance student learning.
The District is responsible for protecting its computer networks and hardware from unauthorized
access and abuse. Only authorized personnel shall be allowed to modify
software, hardware, and the computer networks. Therefore the district requires all users (students, faculty,
staff, and administration) to adhere to the following guidelines and policies
when using district-owned computer resources.
The
The District recognizes
that the Internet provides a great learning resource for its students.
There are thousands of libraries, directories, and educational sites that
students can explore with Internet access.
However, district staff, students, and parents should be aware that there
is information on the Internet that may be illegal, defamatory, obscene, and
offensive to some people. The
district has taken necessary precautions in an effort to prevent children from
viewing this kind of material. Software
filters have been installed and students will not use the Internet without
direct adult supervision. However,
please be aware there is always a risk that students will view inappropriate
content despite these precautions.
Prohibited Activities
- Downloading information or programs on to the district computers
- Modifying computer programs
- Destroying
material of another user
- Uploading
or creating computer viruses
- Harassing
others by e-mail or other methods
- Installing software, programs, and/ or devices on school computers without the permission of a school administrator
- Attempting to access illegal or inappropriate content on the Internet
E-Mail
- Students may not use e-mail without the permission of a school administrator
- Staff may access personal e-mail if the hardware in use is not in demand by another staff member or student pursuing a school-related project
Consequences of Violation
of this Agreement will include, but are not limited to:
- Loss
of school computer privileges
- Detention
- Suspension
- Monetary
compensation for damages
- Other
school penalties as appropriate
-
Civil or criminal proceedings as necessary
Please e-mail the superintendent
with any questions or comments regarding this policy draft.
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