IJNDBUSE OF TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
IN INSTRUCTION
IJNDBAppropriate use of Electronic
Information Services
The District may provide electronic information services (EIS) to qualified students, teachers, and other personnel who attend or who are employed by the District. Electronic information services include networks (e.g., LAN, WAN, Internet), databases, cloud-based systems, and any computer-accessible source of information, whether from hard drives or other electronic sources. The use of the services shall be in support of education, research, and the educational goals of the District. To assure that the EIS is used in an appropriate manner and for the educational purposes intended, the District will require anyone who uses the EIS to follow its guidelines and procedures for appropriate use. Anyone who misuses, abuses, or chooses not to follow the EIS guidelines and procedures will be denied access to the District's EIS and may be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.
The Superintendent shall determine steps, including the use of an Internet filtering mechanism, that must be taken to promote the safety and security of the use of the District's online computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications. Technology protection measures shall protect against Internet access by both adults and minors to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography or, with respect to use of computers by minors, harmful to minors. Safety and security mechanisms shall include online monitoring activities.
Inappropriate Use of Electronic
Information Services
As required by the Children's Internet Protection Act and A.R.S. 15-120.05, the prevention of inappropriate network usage includes unauthorized access, including "hacking," and other unlawful activities; unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors and student use of wireless communication devices.
It is the policy of the Board to:
A. prevent user access over the District's computer network, or transmissions of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications;
B. Limit the use of wireless communication devices and access to social media networks by students during the instructional school day;
C. prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity;
D. prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information of minors; and
E. comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act [P.L. No. 106-554 and 47 U.S.C. 254(h)] and A.R.S. 15-120.05.
Each user will be required to sign an EIS user's agreement. The District may log the use of all systems and monitor all system utilization. Accounts may be closed and files may be deleted at any time. The District is not responsible for any service interruptions, changes, or consequences. The District reserves the right to establish rules and regulations as necessary for the efficient operation of the electronic information services.
The District does not assume liability for information retrieved via EIS, nor does it assume any liability for any information lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties.
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Programs
The proper use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs can be effective at enhancing student learning and can prepare students with the competencies and knowledge needed in the digital age. Its use should also be guided by responsible and ethical considerations, including mitigating bias, promoting transparency, and providing AI benefits to all students. Use of AI programs in the classroom should be approved by the site administrator or District administrator, and teachers' instructions and expectations should guide the classroom use of AI. Teachers should include relevant lessons on correct and responsible use of AI, and students should be taught standards regarding plagiarism and source citation and should use these guidelines if AI is used for a school assignment. AI use should be guided and monitored by teachers and/or administrators and should align with the District's guidelines and policies, including any relevant student rules/responsibilities. AI resources should be available to all students, including those with disabilities and English language learners. Use of an AI system should comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and should support data privacy and security.
Filtering and Internet Safety
As required by the Children's Internet Protection Act, the District shall provide for technology protection measures that protect against Internet access by both adults and minors to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or, with respect to use of the computers by students, harmful to students. The protective measures shall also include monitoring the online activities of students.
Limits, controls, and prohibitions shall be placed on student:
A. Access to inappropriate matter.
B. Safety and security in direct electronic communications.
C. Unauthorized online access or activities.
D. Unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal information.
Education, Supervision and
Monitoring
It shall be the responsibility of all District employees to be knowledgeable of the Board's policies and administrative guidelines and procedures. Further, it shall be the responsibility of all employees, to the extent prudent to an individual's assignment to educate, supervise, and monitor appropriate usage of the online computer network and access to the Internet in accordance with this policy, the Children's Internet Protection Act, and the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, and A.R.S. 15-120.05.
The Superintendent shall provide for appropriate training for District employees and for students who use the District's computer network and have access to the Internet. Training provided shall be designed to promote the District's commitment to:
A. the standards and acceptable use of the District's network and Internet services as set forth in District policy;
B. student safety in regards to use of the Internet, appropriate behavior while using, but not limited to, such things as social media platforms, online opportunities and chat rooms; and cyberbullying awareness and response; and compliance with E-rate requirements of the Children's Internet Protection Act. Supervising teachers or school administrators are permitted to give students access to social media platforms to the extent necessary for educational purposes.
While training will be subsequently provided to employees under this policy, the requirements of the policy are effective immediately. Employees will be held to strict compliance with the requirements of the policy and the accompanying regulation, regardless of whether training has been given.
The Superintendent is responsible for the implementation of this policy and for establishing and enforcing the District's electronic information services guidelines and procedures for appropriate technology protection measures (filters), monitoring, and use.
Wireless Communication Devices
Students may possess cellular telephones and other wireless communication devices on school property and school-sponsored transportation, providing students adhere to the restrictions contained within this policy. Any unauthorized use of cellular telephones and other wireless communication devices during the instructional school day or at such times as not authorized by a student’s supervising teacher or a school administrator is prohibited as it disrupts the instructional program or distracts from the educational environment.
The use of cellular telephones or other wireless communication devices in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others, including the use of the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student conduct rules is prohibited. Prohibited conduct specifically includes creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person. Unless otherwise permitted by this policy or by a student’s supervising teacher or other school administrator, all cellular telephones and other wireless communication devices must be powered-off and stored in a secured location and/or remain out-of-sight during the instructional school day unless: a) the supervising teacher grants permission for educational purposes; b) the use of the device is provided in a student’s individualized education program (IEP) or is required for the student due to a medical condition; or c) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.
Any student who chooses to bring a cellular telephone or other wireless communication device to school shall do so at his or her own risk and shall be personally responsible for the security of his or her cellular phone or wireless communication device. Neither the school personnel or Governing Board will assume any responsibility or liability for loss, theft, damage or vandalism to a cellular phone or other wireless communication device brought onto school property, or for the unauthorized use of any such device.
In the event a student needs to contact their parent or guardian during the instructional school day, at the supervising teacher or school administrator’s discretion, they shall be permitted to either a) temporarily use their wireless device for the limited purpose of communicating with their parent or guardian or b) use a school landline to communicate with their parent or guardian.
Social Media
The District shall restrict student access to social media platforms and such restricted access shall allow teachers and administrators to give students access to social media platforms to the extent necessary for educational purposes.
Definitions
For purposes of this policy:
A. “Instructional School Day” shall mean periods of time when students are at school receiving instruction.
B. “Social Media Platform” shall mean a website, computer application or other digital platform that is used for social networking and creating or exchanging virtual content.
C. “Wireless Communication Devices” shall include personal devices and devices that are provided by the school.
Parent Notification
At the beginning of each school year, parents teachers and students will be notified of the policies regarding the use of technology and the Internet while at school. The District shall provide to parents, teachers and students a copy of the adopted policies and notify the same of any changes to said policy.
Parents will also be notified of their ability to prohibit the student from the use of technology and the Internet while at school in which covered information may be shared with an operator pursuant to A.R.S. 15-1046. This does not apply to software or technology that is used for the daily operations or administration of a local education agency or Arizona Online instruction programs authorized pursuant to A.R.S. 15-808.
Adopted: March 7, 2019
Amended: October, 3. 2024
Amended: June 5, 2025
LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
13-2316
13-3506.01
13-3509
15-120.05
15-341
15-808
15-1046
34-501
34-502
20 U.S.C. 1232g, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
20 U.S.C. 1232h, the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq., Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015
20 U.S.C. 9134, The Children's Internet Protection Act
47 U.S.C. 254, Communications Act of 1934 (The Children's
Internet Protection Act)
16 CFR Part 312, Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)