Policy: Student Computer Use

Policy: Student Computer and Internet Rules Code: IJNDB-R

STUDENT COMPUTER AND INTERNET RULES

Student use of computers, networks and Internet services is a privilege, not a right. Students are required to comply with this policy and any other acceptable use or similar policies or procedures that may be adopted at the site or district level. Students who violate this policy, its regulations and/or supplemental policies or procedures may have their computer privileges revoked and may also be subject to further disciplinary and/or legal actions.

All S.A.D. #4 computers remain under the controls, custody and supervision of the district or it's designee. The district reserves the right to monitor all computer and Internet activity by students. Students have no expectation of privacy in their use of school computers.

Student laptop computers are generally intended for in-school use. District and building level procedures and rules will be adopted and followed in the event that the computer laptop programs evolve to the point where home use becomes an option. Without these rules and procedures, students will not be taking laptops home. Computer laptop procedures and rules for home use will include clearly defined provisions for: insuring the equipment, permission forms, expectations for appropriate use, and orientation sessions for parents and students.

While reasonable precautions will be taken to supervise student use of the computers and the Internet, S.A.D. #4 cannot reasonably prevent all inappropriate uses, including access to objectionable materials and communication with persons outside of the school, in violation of Board policies, regulations/procedures and/or rules. The district is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information that students obtain through the Internet.

Before a student is extended access to school computers and Internet services, the student and the student's parent/guardian must sign and return the District's Student Computer and Internet Disclosure and Permission Form (Code: IJNDB-E). The school will retain the signed acknowledgement.

The unregulated availability of information and communication on the Internet requires that schools establish reasonable controls for lawful, efficient and appropriate use of this technology. The Superintendent shall be responsible for overseeing the implementation of this policy and the accompanying rules. The administration may also develop additional procedures/rules governing the day-to-day management and operations of the district’s computer systems.

First Reading: 3/12/02

Adopted 4/09/02

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