Employee Acceptable Use Policy for Lee
County Schools
Employee Access to Networked Information
Resources
Employees are encouraged to use
telecommunications to explore educational topics, conduct research and
communicate with others in a professional capacity. Access to Networked
Information Resources is a privilege extended to employees for educational
purposes. Lee County student use of these resources for educational purposes
will take precedence. The Lee County School District requires that each
employee attend an orientation and sign an Acceptable Use Agreement form prior
to using the Networked Information Resources.
Employees will not engage in the following
activities while using Networked Information Resources.
1. Sending, displaying, or requesting offensive
message or pictures.
2. Using obscene language.
3. Harassing, insulting, or attacking
others.
4. Damaging computers, computer systems, or
computer networks.
5. Violating copyright laws.
6. Using others' passwords.
7. Trespassing in others' folders, work, or
files.
8. Intentionally wasting limited resources.
9. Employing the network for commercial
purposes
Sanctions may include:
1. Loss of access to computers
2. Disciplinary action for inappropriate
language or behavior consistent with School Board Policies.
3. Notification of law enforcement agencies
when criminal conduct is suspected.
Network/Internet--Terms and Conditions of
Use
Acceptable
Use - Acceptable use
always is ethical, reflects honesty, and shows restraint in the consumption of
shared resources.
It demonstrates respect for intellectual
property, ownership of information, system security mechanisms, and the
individual's rights to privacy and freedom from intimidation, harassment, and
unwarranted annoyance. Access to computer systems and networks owned cooperated
by the Lee County School District imposes certain responsibilities and
obligations on users and is subject to Lee County School District policies and
local, state, and federal laws. Use of other networks or computing resources
must comply with the rules governing those networks owned or operated by the Lee
County School District.
Privileges - The use of the networks and their
resources is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use may result in the
severe restriction of privileges. The principal or his/her designee will deem
what is inappropriate use and his/her decision is final. Also, the principal,
or his/her designee, retains the right to close and account at any time as
required. The administration, faculty, and staff of the Lee County School
District may request that the principal deny, revoke, or suspend specific user
accounts, require payment for any damages to the system, and bring criminal
charges if deemed necessary. The contents of any material created in
conjunction with the use of this network should not interfere with educational
purposes and may be reviewed by any staff members responsible for the user at
any time. Parents, or legal guardians, have the right to request to see the
content of any material created or accessed by their child/children.
Network
Etiquette - The user is
expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These
include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Be polite. Use appropriate language.
Abusive, vulgar, or any other inappropriate language is not allowed.
* Sharing personal home addresses and phone
numbers and those of other users or colleagues is prohibited.
* Consider all Internet activities as
public. Communications relating to or in support of illegal activities may be
responded to the authorities.
* Report to your teacher as soon as you
find something you think is not right or makes you feel uncomfortable.
* Assume that all communication and
information accessible via the network as private property and therefore
copyrighted.
* Your password is your private possession
and should be treated as such.
* Teachers and administrators have the
right to monitor transmissions.
The following list represents some of the
inappropriate uses that are not permitted by the Lee County School District:
* Commercial advertising or
unethical/illegal solicitation.
* Accessing a file or web site that
contains pornographic or obscene pictures, videos, stories, or other material:
making copies of such material, or distributing or exposing others to such
material.
* Using copyrighted material without
permission.
* Sending or receiving messages that are
obscene, profane, racist, sexist, inflammatory, threatening, or slanderous
toward others.
* Creating and or placing a computer virus
on the network or any workstation.
* Sending messages or information with
someone else's name on it or misrepresenting the source of information you
enter or send.
* Sending or receiving messages or
information that is inconsistent with the school's conduct code or assists
others to violate that code.
* Harassing others or requesting or
distributing addresses, home phone numbers, or other personal information which
could then be used to make inappropriate calls or contacts.
* Sending chain letters or engages in
"spamming" (sending an annoying or unnecessary message to large
numbers of people.)
* Purchasing something, which requires you
to submit a credit card number, or obligates the user or school to another
party.
* Attempting to access and/or alter
information in restricted areas of any network or in any way violate the
confidentiality rights of other users on any network.
* Failing to report abuses or other
conditions that may interfere with the appropriate and efficient use of school
resources.
Users are required to report any of the
following to his/her teacher or the building network administrator as soon as
the following are discovered:
* Any message, files, web sites, or user
activities that contain materials that are in violation of this policy.
* Any messages, files, web sites or user
activities that solicit personal information about you or someone else, or
request a personal contact with you or another user. (Asks for your address,
phone number, credit card number, Social Security number, or to meet you.)
* Attempts by any user to abuse or damage
the system or violate the security of the network and its resources.
* Any illegal activity or violation of
school policy.
* Any error messages or problems which
indicate that the system is not working properly.
Warranty - The Lee County School District
makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service
it is providing. The Lee County School District will not be responsible for any
damages you suffer. This includes loss of data resulting from delays,
non-deliveries, misdirected deliveries, or service interruptions obtained via
the Internet is at your own risk.
The Lee County School District specifically
denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through
it services.
Security - Security on any computer system is a
high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you have
identified a security problem on the network, you must notify a staff member or
building network system administrator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other
users. Attempts to log on to any network as a system administrator will result
in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or
having a history of problems with other computer systems may be subject to
severe restriction or cancellation of privileges.
Vandalism - Vandalism is defined as any malicious
attempt to harm or destroy the data of another user, Internet, or other networks
that are connected to any of the Internet backbones. This includes, but is not
limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses, deletion or
alteration of other user files or applications, removing protection from
restricted areas, or the unauthorized blocking of access to information,
applications, or areas of the network. Vandalism will result in cancellation of
network privileges.
User
Privacy - The Lee County
School District reserves the right to examine, restrict, or remove any material
that is on or passes through its network, just as it does any other work or
material generated or brought to school by staff members. Access to electronic
information related to any student or staff member will be governed by the same
policies that would apply to that information if it were not in electronic form.
Lee
County Employees
I have read, understand, and will abide by
the Lee County School District Policy. I further understand that any violation
of this policy is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I
commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked and I may be subject
to other disciplinary actions prescribed by law or School Board Policy. I
understand that one of my duties will be to monitor student use of the
Networked Information Resources during periods of classroom access. I also
clearly understand that it is my responsibility to closely monitor students
while they are accessing the Internet.
Employee's Full Name (please print)
_____________________________ Date:__________________
Employee's Signature: _______________________________________
Student Access Policy to Networked
Information Resources
Lee County School District School____________________
_________________is pleased to offer students access
to a computer network for electronic mail and the Internet. To gain access to e-mail and the Internet,
all students must obtain parental permission as verified by the signatures on
the form attached. Should a parent
prefer that a student not have e-mail and Internet access, use of the computers
is still possible for school networked programs.
Students are encouraged to use
telecommunications to explore educational topics, conduct research, and
communicate with others. Access to
computers, however, also makes available material that may not be appropriate
for student's age or course of study. The District will attempt to restrict
access to inappropriate materials and will require parental consent for all
students to access the Internet. A
signed Internet User Permission slip must be on file at the appropriate site
prior to using the Internet. Parents
and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards
that their children should follow when using media and information sources.
Students are responsible for appropriate
behavior on the school’s computer network just as they are in a classroom. General school rules for behavior and
communications apply. It is expected
that users will comply with district standards and the specific rules set forth
below. The use of the network is a
privilege, not a right, and may be revoked if abused.
No student will engage in the following
activities while using the Internet:
1. Sending, displaying, or requesting
offensive message or pictures.
2. Using obscene language.
3. Harassing, insulting, or attacking
others.
4. Damaging computers, computer systems,
or computer networks.
5. Violating copyright laws.
6. Using others' passwords.
7. Trespassing in others' folders, work,
or files.
8. Intentionally wasting limited resource
or printing capacity.
9. Employing the network for commercial
purposes
10. BE PREPARED to be held accountable for
your actions and for the loss of privileges if the Rules of Appropriate Use are
violated.
Sanctions may include:
1. Loss of access to computers.
2. Disciplinary action for inappropriate
language or behavior consistent with School Board Policies.
3. Notification of law enforcement
agencies when criminal conduct is suspected.
Network/Internet--Terms and Conditions of
Use
Acceptable
Use - Acceptable use
always is ethical, reflects honesty, and shows restraint in the consumption of
shared resources. It demonstrates respect for intellectual property, ownership
of information, system security mechanisms, and the individual's rights to privacy
and freedom from intimidation, harassment, and unwarranted annoyance. Access to
computer systems and networks owned cooperated by the Lee County School
District imposes certain responsibilities and obligations on users and is
subject to Lee County School District policies and local, state, and federal
laws. Use of other networks or computing resources must comply with the rules
governing those networks owned or operated by the Lee County School District.
Privileges - The use of the networks and their
resources is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use may result in the
severe restriction of privileges. The principal or his/her designee will deem
what is inappropriate use and his/her decision is final. Also, the principal,
or his/her designee, retains the right to close and account at any time as
required. The administration, faculty, and staff of the Lee County School
District may request that the principal deny, revoke, or suspend specific user
accounts, require payment for any damages to the system, and bring criminal
charges if deemed necessary. The contents of any material created in conjunction
with the use of this network should not interfere with educational purposes and
may be reviewed by any staff members responsible for the user at any time.
Parents, or legal guardians, have the right to request to see the content of
any material created or accessed by their child/children.
Network
Etiquette - The user is
expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These
include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Be polite. Use appropriate language.
Abusive, vulgar, or any other inappropriate language is not allowed.
* Sharing personal home addresses and
phone numbers and those of other students or colleagues is prohibited.
* Consider all Internet activities as
public. Communications relating to or in support of illegal activities may be
responded to the authorities.
* Report to your teacher as soon as you
find something you think is not right or makes you feel uncomfortable.
* Assume that all communication and
information accessible via the network as private property and therefore
copyrighted.
* Your password is your private possession
and should be treated as such.
* Teachers and administrators have the
right to monitor transmissions.
The following list represents some of the
inappropriate uses that are not permitted by the Lee County School District:
* Commercial advertising or
unethical/illegal solicitation.
* Accessing a file or web site that
contains pornographic or obscene pictures, videos, stories, or other material:
making copies of such material, or distributing or exposing others to such
material.
* Using copyrighted material without
permission.
* Sending or receiving messages that are
obscene, profane, racist, sexist, inflammatory, threatening, or slanderous
toward others.
* Creating and or placing a computer virus
on the network or any workstation.
* Sending messages or information with
someone else's name on it or misrepresenting the source of information you
enter or send.
* Sending or receiving messages or
information that is inconsistent with the school's conduct code or assists
others to violate that code.
* Harassing others or requesting or
distributing addresses, home phone numbers, or other personal information which
could then be used to make inappropriate calls or contacts.
* Sending chain letters or engages in
"spamming" (sending an annoying or unnecessary message to large
numbers of people.)
* Purchasing something, which requires you
to submit a credit card number, or obligates the student or school to another
party.
* Attempting to access and/or alter
information in restricted areas of any network or in any way violate the
confidentiality rights of other users on any network.
* Failing to report abuses or other
conditions that may interfere with the appropriate and efficient use of school
resources.
Students are required to report any of the
following to his/her teacher or the building network administrator as soon as
the
following are discovered:
* Any message, files, web sites, or
student activities that contain materials that is in violation of this policy.
* Any messages, files, web sites or
student activities that solicit personal information about you or someone else,
or request a
personal contact with you or another user.
(Asks for your address, phone number, credit card number, Social Security
number, or
to meet you.)
* Attempts by any student to abuse or
damage the system or violate the security of the network and its resources.
* Any illegal activity or violation of
school policy.
* Any error messages or problems which
indicate that the system is not working properly.
Warranty - The Lee County School District
makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service
it is providing. The Lee County School District will not be responsible for any
damages you suffer. This includes loss of data resulting from delays,
non-deliveries, misdirected deliveries, or service interruptions obtained via
the Internet is at your own risk. The Lee County School District specifically
denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained
through it services.
Security - Security on any computer system is a
high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you have
identified a security problem on the network, you must notify a staff member or
building network system administrator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other
users. Attempts to log on to any network as a system administrator will result
in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or
having a history of problems with other computer systems may be subject to
severe restriction or cancellation of privileges.
Vandalism - Vandalism is defined as any malicious
attempt to harm or destroy the data of another user, Internet, or other
networks that are connected to any of the Internet backbones. This includes,
but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses, deletion
or alteration of other user files or applications, removing protection from
restricted areas, or the unauthorized blocking of access to information,
applications, or areas of the network. Vandalism will result in cancellation of
network privileges.
User
Privacy - The Lee County
School District reserves the right to examine, restrict, or remove any material
that is on or passes through its network, just as it does any other work or
material generated or brought to school by staff or students. Access to electronic
information related to any student or staff member will be governed by the same
policies that would apply to that information if it were not in electronic
form.
STUDENT (both student and guardian must sign)
I understand and will abide by the
District Rules for Student Access to Networked Information Resources. I further
understand that any violation of the regulations will not be tolerated and may
constitute a criminal offense. If I commit any violation, my access privileges
may be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken, and appropriate legal
action may be pursued.
Student's Full Name (please print):
________________________________________________
Student's Signature:
__________________________________________ Date: __________________
PARENT OR GUARDIAN (both student and guardian must sign)
As the parent or guardian of this student,
I have read the District Rules for Student Access to Networked Information
Resources. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes
only. Although the School District has taken precautions to eliminate
inappropriate material, I recognize it is impossible for the School District to
restrict access to all such materials.
Therefore, I agree that my child would be
responsible for any non-educational materials that he or she acquires on the
network.
With these understandings, I give my permission
to issue an account for my child to use the Internet at school.
Parent or Guardian's Name (please print)
______________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian's Signature:
____________________________________ Date:_______________