IJNDBUSE OF TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
IN INSTRUCTION
IJNDBElectronic Information Services
The District provides Electronic Information Services (EIS) to students, teachers, staff members and otherauthorized community members in order to support teaching, learning, and District buiness functions. EIS helps accomplish these goals by:
A. fostering interpersonal communication and collaboration.
B. providing access to a wide variety of information resources, applications, research, experiences, and teacher training.
C. promoting the development and dissemination of successful educational practices, methods, and materials.
The District provides and maintains a variety of common and ubiquitous EIS. EIS includes, but is not limited to, District-owned devices, network (LAN/WLAN/Internet), District issued accounts, Google Workspace for Education core and additional services, digital curriculum, and related systems/hosted services (e.g., time-clock, student information system, etc.). Due to the emerging nature of information technology, the District reserves the right to add, change or remove EIS without notice. The Superintendent shall direct the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and modification of administrative procedures and regulations to implement this policy, as needed.
EIS exists and may only be used for educational purposes. The term "educational purposes" includes classroom and extracurricular activities, career or professional development, District operations, limited high-quality personal research, and other work/school-related purposes.
The District's goal is to foster and promote responsible use of EIS. Acceptable and authorized use of EIS is enabled and governed by District policy, regulation, and exhibits. Acceptable and authorized use of EIS is defined as use in direct support of the District's stated educational vision, mission, goals, and policies. Any use outside of this scope is considered unacceptable and unauthorized.
It is the policy of the Board to:
A. prevent user access over the District's network, or transmissions of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of digital communications.
B. prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful digital activity.
C. prevent unauthorized disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information of minors.
D. comply with:
1. the Children's Internet Protection Act [P.L. No. 106-554 and 47 U.S.C. 254(h)] to protect against access to offensive content over the Internet on school and library computers.
2. the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act [15 USC 6501] which directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create and enforce regulations having to do with the online privacy of children.
3. the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act [20 U.S.C 1232(g)], a federal law that affords parents the right to have access to their children’s education records, the right to seek to have the records amended, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from the education records.
4. all other applicable state and federal regulations.
EIS is not a public access service or public forum. The District has the right to place reasonable restrictions on the material accessed or posted through the system. All data stored or transmitted on the District EIS can and will be monitored by authorized District personnel. Users have no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to such data. In addition, digital content, information, and communications created by District employees on District EIS are the District's intellectual property and may be subject to and accessible under public information requests and state public records laws.
Technical Services Provided
through EIS
EIS may be accessible through wired, wireless, and virtual network services, and may include Internet access, local and cloud-based systems and accounts, files, software and applications, direct and indirect digital communications, and through end-user devices such as desktop and laptop computers, handheld or mobile devices, or some combination thereof. The District retains sole discretion in determining which services to provide and how services will be delivered and utilized across the District.
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 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.
Content Filtering Services
The District equips EIS with on-campus content filtering and other monitoring solutions in an attempt to prevent users from gaining access to inappropriate material. The District will actively update the filter as needed, but recognizes filtering and monitoring solutions are fallible. Teachers and staff must actively monitor students using EIS.
Appropriate Digital Behavior
The District shall provide all students with grade-appropriate technology literacy and digital citizenship instruction related to appropriate use and digital behaviors including, but not limited to, EIS usage, Internet safety, legal considerations when interacting with other individuals on social networks or digital communications, and cyberbullying awareness and response.
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 EIS 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.
The Superintendent shall provide for appropriate training for District employees and for students who use the District's EIS 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. digital literacy, including the use and application of an array of digital tools and resources to support teaching, learning, and business best practices.
C. student safety in regards to use of the Internet, appropriate behavior while online, digital citizenship, and compliance with E-rate requirements of the Children's Internet Protection Act.
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.
Acceptable and Responsible Use
and Terms of Use Agreements
Each user will be required to follow EIS guidelines and procedures as identified in the policy manual and the student/staff handbook. There will be automatic access to the District’s EIS with a parental option to opt-out for students. Opt-out does not apply to EIS 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. Employees acknowledge this policy, including regulations and exhibits as part of accepting and signing their employment contract. Students/guardians acknowledge this policy, including regulations and exhibits, during online registration. While accessing the District's EIS, users are expected to respect and protect the rights of other users in the community and on the Internet. Users are expected to act in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner. Users shall act in accordance with this policy, its accompanying administrative procedure and agreements, as well as all applicable state and federal laws. In addition, any physical device issued to staff or students must be cared for appropriately. Detailed information on the use of student devices can be found in the Student Device Handbook (http://bit.ly/pusdsdh). Detailed information on the use of staff devices can be found in the appropriate staff handbook and the Assigned Technology User Agreement. Use of EIS is a privilege, not a right. By using District EIS, each user acknowledges the IJNDB policy, regulation, and exhibit. A user who violates the provisions of the policy, regulation, or exhibit will be denied access to the EIS and may be subject to other appropriate disciplinary, financial, or legal action.
Disclaimer of Liability
The District makes no warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, for the EIS provided. 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. The District shall not be liable for damages suffered by the user, caused by the user's inappropriate or unlawful use of the EIS system, copyright violations, or mistakes of negligence. The District shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the user without the District's prior written permission. The District is not responsible for any service interruptions, changes, or consequences.
This policy shall be reviewed annually by the Governing Board and revised as appropriate.
Adopted: July 8, 2024
LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
13-2316
13-3506.01
13-3509
15-341
15-808
15-1046
34-501
34-502
15 U.S.C. 6501 The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1989
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)