7540.04 Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety
7540.04 - STAFF NETWORK AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY
Staff members are encouraged to use the Board's computers/network and Internet connection for educational purposes. Use of such resources is a privilege, not a right. Staff members must conduct themselves in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner. Unauthorized or inappropriate use, including any violation of these guidelines, may result in cancellation of the privilege, disciplinary action and/or civil criminal liability (see Sec. 943.70, Wis. Stat. (Computer Crimes), Sec. 947.0125, Wis. Stat. (Unlawful Use of Computerized Communication Systems)). Prior to accessing the Internet at school, staff members must sign the Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Agreement.
Smooth operation of the Board's Network relies upon users adhering to the following guidelines. The guidelines outlined below are provided so that users are aware of their responsibilities.
Staff members are encouraged to use the Board's computers/network and Internet connection for educational purposes. Use of such resources is a privilege, not a right. Staff members must conduct themselves in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner. Unauthorized or inappropriate use, including any violation of these guidelines, may result in cancellation of the privilege, disciplinary action and/or civil criminal liability (see Sec. 943.70, Wis. Stat. (Computer Crimes), Sec. 947.0125, Wis. Stat. (Unlawful Use of Computerized Communication Systems)). Prior to accessing the Internet at school, staff members must sign the Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Agreement.
Smooth operation of the Board's Network relies upon users adhering to the following guidelines. The guidelines outlined below are provided so that users are aware of their responsibilities.
A. Staff members are responsible for their behavior and communication on the Internet.
B. Staff members may only access the Internet by using their assigned Internet/E-mail account. Use of another person's account/address/password is prohibited. Staff members may not allow other users to utilize their passwords.
C. Staff members may not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, data, or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network.
D. Staff members may not use the Internet to engage in "hacking" or other unlawful activities.
E. Transmission of any material in violation of any State or Federal law or regulation, or Board policy is prohibited.
F. Any use of the Internet for commercial purposes, advertising, or political lobbying is prohibited.
G. Staff members are expected to abide by the following generally accepted rules of network etiquette:
B. Staff members may only access the Internet by using their assigned Internet/E-mail account. Use of another person's account/address/password is prohibited. Staff members may not allow other users to utilize their passwords.
C. Staff members may not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, data, or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network.
D. Staff members may not use the Internet to engage in "hacking" or other unlawful activities.
E. Transmission of any material in violation of any State or Federal law or regulation, or Board policy is prohibited.
F. Any use of the Internet for commercial purposes, advertising, or political lobbying is prohibited.
G. Staff members are expected to abide by the following generally accepted rules of network etiquette:
1. Be polite, courteous, and respectful in your messages to others. Use language appropriate to school situations in any communications made through the Board's computers/network. Refrain from using obscene, profane, vulgar, sexually explicit, defamatory, or abusive language in your messages.
2. Diligently delete old mail on a regular basis from the personal mail directory to avoid excessive use of the electronic mail disk space.
H. Use of the Internet to access, process, distribute, display, or print child pornography and other material which is obscene, objectionable, inappropriate or harmful to minors is prohibited. For example, the following material is prohibited: material that appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, and excretion; material that depicts, describes, or represents in a patently offensive way with respect or what is suitable for minors an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or stimulated normal or perverted sexual acts, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals, and material that lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to minors. Offensive messages and pictures, inappropriate text files, or files dangerous to the integrity of the Board's computers/network (e.g., viruses) are also prohibited.
To ensure that the Board's computer resources are not used for inappropriate purposes and consistent with the Children's Internet Protection Act, the Board has implemented technology protection measures on all computers with Internet and World Wide Web access that protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, and/or harmful to minors. These measures are operating at all times, and enable the Board to monitor and protect against access to the aforementioned visual depictions. We have additional and extensive systems and security mechanisms in place to ensure the security, integrity, and appropriateness of the data on our networks. We also rely on and respect each family's right to decide whether to allow their children access to the Internet and World Wide Web.
To ensure that the Board's computer resources are not used for inappropriate purposes and consistent with the Children's Internet Protection Act, the Board has implemented technology protection measures on all computers with Internet and World Wide Web access that protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, and/or harmful to minors. These measures are operating at all times, and enable the Board to monitor and protect against access to the aforementioned visual depictions. We have additional and extensive systems and security mechanisms in place to ensure the security, integrity, and appropriateness of the data on our networks. We also rely on and respect each family's right to decide whether to allow their children access to the Internet and World Wide Web.
I. Malicious use of the Board's computers/network to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computer system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system is prohibited. Staff members may not use the Board's computers/network in such a way that would disrupt their use by others. Staff members should refrain from intentionally wasting limited resources.
J. All communications and information accessible via the Internet should be assumed to be private property (i.e, copyrighted and/or trademarked). All copyright issues regarding software, information, and attributions of authorship must be respected.
K. The Board has software and systems in place that monitor and record all Internet, World Wide Web, and computer usage. The Board wants users to be aware that security systems are capable of recording, for each and every user, each World Wide Web site visit, the amount of time spent actively using the World Wide Web site, each chat, news group access, e-mail message, and every file transfer into and out of our internal networks to the Internet. No District student or employee should have any expectation of privacy as to his/her Internet or World Wide Web usage, or the privacy of any electronic mail message, file, download, note, or other data stored on or transmitted or received through any Board computing facility. The Board reserves the right to review computing activity and analyze usage patterns, and may choose to publicize this data to assure that the Board's computing resources are devoted to maintaining the highest standards of educational benefit and employee productivity. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to the appropriate authorities. The use of passwords does not guarantee confidentiality, and the Board retains the right to access information in spite of a password.
L. Use of the Internet and any information procured from the Internet is at the staff member's own risk. The Board is not responsible for any damage a user suffers, including loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions. The Board is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services. Information (including text, graphics, audio, video, etc.) from Internet sources used in class should be cited the same as references to printed materials.
M. Disclosure, use and/or dissemination of personal identification information of minors via the Internet is prohibited, except as expressly authorized by the minor student's parent/guardian on the "Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Agreement Form."
N. Proprietary rights in the design of web sites hosted on the Board's servers remains at all times with the Board without prior written authorization.
Staff members are reminded that personally identifiable student information is confidential and may not be disclosed without prior written parental permission.
943.70, Wis. Stat.
947.0125, Wis. Stat.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended
H.R. 4577, P.L. 106-554, Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000
47 U.S.C. 254(h), (1), Communications Act of 1934, as amended
20 U.S.C. 6801 et seq., Part F, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended
18 U.S.C. 2256
18 U.S.C. 1460
18 U.S.C. 2246
© Neola 2012
K. The Board has software and systems in place that monitor and record all Internet, World Wide Web, and computer usage. The Board wants users to be aware that security systems are capable of recording, for each and every user, each World Wide Web site visit, the amount of time spent actively using the World Wide Web site, each chat, news group access, e-mail message, and every file transfer into and out of our internal networks to the Internet. No District student or employee should have any expectation of privacy as to his/her Internet or World Wide Web usage, or the privacy of any electronic mail message, file, download, note, or other data stored on or transmitted or received through any Board computing facility. The Board reserves the right to review computing activity and analyze usage patterns, and may choose to publicize this data to assure that the Board's computing resources are devoted to maintaining the highest standards of educational benefit and employee productivity. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to the appropriate authorities. The use of passwords does not guarantee confidentiality, and the Board retains the right to access information in spite of a password.
L. Use of the Internet and any information procured from the Internet is at the staff member's own risk. The Board is not responsible for any damage a user suffers, including loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions. The Board is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services. Information (including text, graphics, audio, video, etc.) from Internet sources used in class should be cited the same as references to printed materials.
M. Disclosure, use and/or dissemination of personal identification information of minors via the Internet is prohibited, except as expressly authorized by the minor student's parent/guardian on the "Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Agreement Form."
N. Proprietary rights in the design of web sites hosted on the Board's servers remains at all times with the Board without prior written authorization.
Staff members are reminded that personally identifiable student information is confidential and may not be disclosed without prior written parental permission.
943.70, Wis. Stat.
947.0125, Wis. Stat.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended
H.R. 4577, P.L. 106-554, Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000
47 U.S.C. 254(h), (1), Communications Act of 1934, as amended
20 U.S.C. 6801 et seq., Part F, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended
18 U.S.C. 2256
18 U.S.C. 1460
18 U.S.C. 2246
© Neola 2012
7540.04 - STAFF NETWORK AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY
Advances in telecommunications and other related technologies have fundamentally altered the ways in which information is accessed, communicated, and transferred in society. Such changes are driving the need for educators to adapt their means and methods of instruction, and the way they approach student learning, to harness and utilize the vast, diverse, and unique resources available on the Internet. The Board of Education is pleased to provide Internet service to its staff. The District's Internet system has a limited educational purpose. The District's Internet system has not been established as a public access service or a public forum. The Board has the right to place restrictions on its use to assure that use of the District's computers, network and Internet services ("Network") is in accord with its limited educational purpose. Staff use of the District's Network will be governed by this policy and the related administrative guidelines. Users should have no expectation of privacy in the content of any files or records of their online activity while on the Network.
The Board encourages staff to utilize the Internet to develop the resource sharing, innovation, and communication skills and tools that are essential to both life and work. The Board encourages the faculty to develop the appropriate skills necessary to effectively access, analyze, evaluate, and utilize these resources to enrich educational activities. The instructional use of the Internet will be guided by the Board's policy on instructional materials.
The Internet is a global information and communication network that provides an incredible opportunity to bring previously unimaginable education and information resources to our students. The Internet connects computers and users in the District with computers and users worldwide. Through the Internet, students and staff can access up-to-date, highly relevant information that will enhance their learning and the education process. Further, the Internet provides students and staff with the opportunity to communicate with other people from throughout the world. Access to such an incredible quantity of information and resources brings with it, however, certain unique challenges.
First, and foremost, the Board may not be able to technologically limit access to services through the Board's Internet connection to only those that have been authorized for the purpose of instruction, study and research related to the curriculum. Unlike in the past when educators and community members had the opportunity to review and screen materials to assess their appropriateness for supporting and enriching the curriculum according to adopted guidelines and reasonable selection criteria (taking into account the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of the students who would be exposed to them), access to the Internet, because it serves as a gateway to any publicly available file server in the world, will open classrooms and students to electronic information resources which have not been screened by educators for use by students of various ages.
The Board has implemented technology protection measures which block/filter Internet access to visual displays that are obscene, child pornography or harmful to minors. The Board utilizes software and/or hardware to monitor online activity of staff members to restrict access to child pornography and other material that is obscene, objectionable, inappropriate and/or harmful to minors. The District Administrator may disable the technology protection measure to enable access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes for staff.
Staff members will participate in professional development programs in accordance with the provisions of this policy. Training shall include:
Advances in telecommunications and other related technologies have fundamentally altered the ways in which information is accessed, communicated, and transferred in society. Such changes are driving the need for educators to adapt their means and methods of instruction, and the way they approach student learning, to harness and utilize the vast, diverse, and unique resources available on the Internet. The Board of Education is pleased to provide Internet service to its staff. The District's Internet system has a limited educational purpose. The District's Internet system has not been established as a public access service or a public forum. The Board has the right to place restrictions on its use to assure that use of the District's computers, network and Internet services ("Network") is in accord with its limited educational purpose. Staff use of the District's Network will be governed by this policy and the related administrative guidelines. Users should have no expectation of privacy in the content of any files or records of their online activity while on the Network.
The Board encourages staff to utilize the Internet to develop the resource sharing, innovation, and communication skills and tools that are essential to both life and work. The Board encourages the faculty to develop the appropriate skills necessary to effectively access, analyze, evaluate, and utilize these resources to enrich educational activities. The instructional use of the Internet will be guided by the Board's policy on instructional materials.
The Internet is a global information and communication network that provides an incredible opportunity to bring previously unimaginable education and information resources to our students. The Internet connects computers and users in the District with computers and users worldwide. Through the Internet, students and staff can access up-to-date, highly relevant information that will enhance their learning and the education process. Further, the Internet provides students and staff with the opportunity to communicate with other people from throughout the world. Access to such an incredible quantity of information and resources brings with it, however, certain unique challenges.
First, and foremost, the Board may not be able to technologically limit access to services through the Board's Internet connection to only those that have been authorized for the purpose of instruction, study and research related to the curriculum. Unlike in the past when educators and community members had the opportunity to review and screen materials to assess their appropriateness for supporting and enriching the curriculum according to adopted guidelines and reasonable selection criteria (taking into account the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of the students who would be exposed to them), access to the Internet, because it serves as a gateway to any publicly available file server in the world, will open classrooms and students to electronic information resources which have not been screened by educators for use by students of various ages.
The Board has implemented technology protection measures which block/filter Internet access to visual displays that are obscene, child pornography or harmful to minors. The Board utilizes software and/or hardware to monitor online activity of staff members to restrict access to child pornography and other material that is obscene, objectionable, inappropriate and/or harmful to minors. The District Administrator may disable the technology protection measure to enable access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes for staff.
Staff members will participate in professional development programs in accordance with the provisions of this policy. Training shall include:
A. the safety and security of students while using e-mail, chat rooms, social networking sites and other forms of electronic communications;
B. the inherent danger of students disclosing personally identifiable information online; and
C. the consequences of unauthorized access (e.g., "hacking"), cyberbullying and other unlawful or inappropriate activities by students or staff online.
Furthermore staff members shall provide instruction for their students regarding the appropriate technology use and online safety and security as specified above.
The disclosure of personally identifiable information about students online is prohibited.
The District Administrator is responsible for providing training so that Internet users under their supervision are knowledgeable about this policy and its accompanying guidelines. The Board expects that staff members will provide guidance and instruction to students in the appropriate use of the Internet. All Internet users are required to sign a written agreement to abide by the terms and conditions of this policy and its accompanying guidelines.
Staff members are responsible for good behavior on Board's computers/network and the Internet just as they are in classrooms, school hallways, and other school premises and school sponsored events. Communications on the Internet are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communication apply. The Board does not sanction any use of the Internet that is not authorized by or conducted strictly in compliance with this policy and its accompanying guidelines.
Staff members shall not access social media for personal use on the District’s network, and shall access social media for educational use only after submitting a plan for that educational use and securing the District Administrator’s approval of that plan in advance.
Users who disregard this policy and its accompanying guidelines may have their use privileges suspended or revoked, and disciplinary action taken against them. Users granted access to the Internet through the Board's computers assume personal responsibility and liability, both civil and criminal, for uses of the Internet not authorized by this policy and its accompanying guidelines.
The Board designates the District Administrator as the administrators responsible for initiating, implementing, and enforcing this policy and its accompanying guidelines as they apply to staff members' use of the Network.
H.R. 4577, P.L. 106-554, Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000
47 U.S.C. 254(h), (1), Communications Act of 1934, as amended
20 U.S.C. 6801 et seq., Part F, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965,
as amended
18 U.S.C. 2256
18 U.S.C. 1460
18 U.S.C. 2246
© Neola 2011