SECONDARY
STUDENT
ACCEPTABLE
USE AGREEMENT
Davis School District -
Electronic Information Resources
Introduction:
Electronic information resources are available to
qualifying students in the Davis School District. These resources include
access to the Internet and other network files or accounts. Our goal in providing electronic services to
students is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing,
innovation, and communication.
Scope:
Internet access is coordinated through a complex
association of government agencies as well as regional and state networks. Worldwide access to computers and people may
involve the availability of materials considered to be inappropriate, illegal,
or of no educational value. On a global
network it is virtually impossible to control all materials. However, through a filtering and monitoring
system, the District has taken precautions to restrict access to inappropriate
materials. Users who access, publish or
attempt to access or publish inappropriate material or illegal Internet sites,
will be subject to discipline; which may include the possibility of suspension
or expulsion.
The smooth operation of the network is dependent
upon the proper conduct of the users who must adhere to strict guidelines,
rules and regulations. Such are
provided so that student users are aware of the responsibilities they are about
to accept. In general, their responsibilities
necessitate acceptable, ethical, and appropriate utilization of the electronic
network resources.
Terms and
Conditions of this Acceptable Use Agreement:
Each student applying for an account will
participate in a discussion with his or her sponsoring teacher regarding proper
behavior and use of the network. The
student signature at the end of this Acceptable Use Agreement is legally
binding. The combined signatures also
indicate the student and parent/guardian have carefully read and understood the
terms and conditions of appropriate use and thereby agree to abide.
1. Acceptable Use:
Acceptable use means that a student uses the Internet and other
electronic information resources in an appropriate manner, abiding by the rules
and regulations as described in this agreement. Students who “publish” on the Internet, must abide by the
approved publishing procedures and
district guidelines, which include informing, and involving a content
sponsoring teacher.
2. Privileges: The use of electronic
information resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use of these
resources may result in disciplinary action (including the possibility of
suspension or expulsion), and/or referral to legal authorities. The principal, teacher/supervisor or systems
administrator may limit, suspend or revoke access to electronic resources at
any time.
3. Network Etiquette: Each student is expected to
abide by the generally accepted rules of user etiquette. These rules include,
but are not limited to the following:
Be polite.
Never send or encourage others to send abusive messages. Use appropriate language. (Whatever is written, sent, or received on
an isolated terminal has the potential to be viewed globally.)
Use electronic mail appropriately, no sales,
advertisements or solicitations, etc..
E-mail is not guaranteed to be private. Everyone on the system has
potential access to mail. Parents or
legal guardians may gain access to their student’s e-mail upon request. Messages relating to or in support of
illegal activities or inappropriate activities, as pertaining to this Acceptable
Use Policy, must be reported to the principal, teacher/supervisor or systems
administrator.
4. Unacceptable Network Use:
Transmission or intentional receipt of any
inappropriate material or material in violation of law or district policy is
prohibited. This includes, but is not
limited to: copyrighted material; threatening or obscene material; material
protected by trade secrets; commercial activities by for-profit institutions;
use of product advertisement or political lobbying, including lobbying for
student body office; the design or detailed information pertaining to explosive
devices, criminal activities or terrorist acts; sexism or sexual harassment;
pornography; gambling; illegal solicitation; racism; and inappropriate
language. Illegal or inappropriate
activities, including games, use of the network in any way that would disrupt
network use by others, or activities of any kind that do not conform to the
rules, regulations and policies of the Davis School District, are forbidden.
5. Vandalism: Vandalism is defined as any
malicious attempt to harm or destroy property of the user, another user or of
any other agencies or networks that are connected to the Network or the
Internet system. Vandalism also includes, but is not limited to: abusive overloading
of data on the server, or the uploading, downloading or creation of computer
viruses. Any engagement in network
vandalism constitutes unacceptable use and will subject the student to
appropriate disciplinary action.
6. Security: Security on any computer
system is a high priority because of multiple users. Do not use another
individual's account nor log onto the system as the systems administrator. Any
security concern must be reported to the principal, teacher/supervisor or
systems administrator.
7. Privacy: It is advised that students
not reveal personal information, such as: home address, phone numbers,
password, credit card numbers or social security number, etc.; this also
applies to others’ personal information or that of organizations. When publishing on the Internet, students’
pictures should not be identifiable by name.
8. Updating: Account changes such as phone number, location, or address must be
reported by the account owner to the systems administrator.
9. Service Disclaimer: The Davis
County School District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or
implied, for the service it is providing. Davis School District will not be
responsible for any damages the student may suffer while on this system. These
damages may include, but are not limited to: loss of data as a result of
delays, non- deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by the
system or by student error or omission. Use of any information obtained via the
information system is at the student’s own risk. Davis School District
specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy of information obtained
through electronic information resources.
Student Signature of
Agreement:
Rules of conduct are described in this "Student
Acceptable Use Agreement for Davis School District" and apply when the
electronic information system is in use. I understand any violations of the
above provisions will result in the loss of my user account and may result in
further disciplinary and/or legal action, including but not limited to
suspension or expulsion, or referral to legal authorities. I therefore agree to maintain acceptable
standards and to report any misuse of the system to the appropriate teacher or
administrator. Also, should I choose to
“publish” on the Internet, I will work under the guidance of a content
sponsoring teacher.
Misuse or violation of this agreement comes in many
forms, but can be viewed as any messages, information or graphics sent or
received that include/suggest pornography, unethical or illegal solicitation,
racism, sexism, inappropriate language, and/or other listings previously
described in this user agreement. I agree to report any misuse of the
electronic information resources to my principal, teacher/supervisor or systems
administrator.
I have read
this Acceptable Use Agreement and understand that Internet sites are filtered
and that Internet use on my district computer may be monitored. I hereby agree to comply with the above
described conditions of acceptable use.
Student Name (please print):
____________________________________ Grade: _____________
Student Signature:
__________________________________________ Date: ______________
PARENT OR GUARDIAN:
As the parent or guardian of the above named
student, I have read this Acceptable Use
Agreement and understand that Internet sites are filtered and that electronic
information resource accounts may be monitored. I understand my child may be disciplined for inappropriate or
unacceptable use of electronic information resources. I further understand that student use of the electronic
information resource system is designed for educational purposes. I understand
that it is impossible for Davis School District to filter or restrict access to
all inappropriate materials. I will not
hold the Davis School District responsible for inappropriate or unacceptable
materials my child may acquire on the network system.
I hereby
give my permission and approve the issuance of an electronic account for my
child.
Parent or Guardian Name (please print):
______________________________________________
Signature:
______________________________________________ Date: ________________
SPONSORING TEACHER:
As the sponsoring teacher of the above named
student, I have read this Acceptable Use
Agreement and understand that Internet sites are filtered and that district
computer Internet use may be monitored.
I understand that student use of the electronic information resource
system is designed for educational purposes.
I understand the possibility of student discipline for inappropriate or
unacceptable use.
I hereby agree to instruct the student on the
various issues of acceptable use as outlined in this agreement. I also agree to
report any misuse of electronic information resources to my
principal/supervisor or systems administrator.
Teacher Name (please print):
________________________________ School: ______________
Signature:
_____________________________________________ Date: ________________
Revised 5-14 -02