IJNDBUSE OF TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
IN INSTRUCTION
IJNDB(Appropriate use of Electronic
Information Services)
Electronic information resources services (EIS) are now available to students and staff in the District. Electronic information resources currently include CD-ROMS, laserdiscs, multimedia, on-line services, software, videocassettes, and electronic mail. We are very pleased to provide access to students and staff members of the District and believe these resources offer vast, diverse, and unique opportunities. Our goal in providing these services to students, teachers, administrators, and staff members is to promote educational excellence in schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
One such resource is the Internet, a global electronic information infrastructure.
The Internet is a fluid environment; the information that will be available to students is constantly changing. On a global network it is impossible to control all materials, and a user may discover controversial information. We firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available on the worldwide network outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with the educational goals of the District.
Every effort should be made to ensure that electronic information resources are used only in support of education and research and in accordance with the educational objectives of the District. Use of other organizations' networks or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for those networks. Transmission or reception of any material in violation of any governmental regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected as a trade secret. Use for commercial activities and product advertisements is prohibited.
The District is providing only a conduit to the information; users must be wary of the content. The District cannot be held accountable for information that is retrieved via the network. In addition to the appropriateness of information, users need to consider the source of any information they obtain, and consider the validity of that information. No system is guaranteed to be operating perfectly all the time. The District does not assume liability for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical, or other, difficulties.
The electronic networking environment requires that school officials prescribe guidelines for proper use of electronic information resources. The Superintendent shall develop such guidelines. 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.
Information that delineates responsibilities, guidelines, and consequences regarding such resources is made available to every student in the Parent and Student Information Booklet which is also available on the District's website. These guidelines address issues of privacy, ethical use of information with respect to intellectual property, or using the networks for illegal or inappropriate activities. The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the users, who must adhere to strict guidelines.
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. Safety and security mechanisms shall include monitoring the online activities of students.
As required by the Children's Internet Protection Act, 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.
It is the policy of the Board to place limits, controls, and prohibitions on the District's electronic resources to prevent unauthorized:
A. user access over the District's computer network.
B. user access to, or transmission of, inappropriate material through all forms of direct electronic communications.
C. access and other unlawful online activities.
D. disclosure, use and dissemination of personal information.
It is the policy of the Board to comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act [P.L. No. 106-554 and 47 U.S.C. 254(h)].
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.
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 networking Web sites, online opportunities and chat rooms; and cyberbullying awareness and response; 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.
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.
Adopted: date of Manual adoption
LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
13-2316
13-3506.01
13-3509
15-341
15-808
15-1046
34-501
34-502
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)