BARRE SUPERVISORY UNION DISTRICT #61 CODE: IIC-1
POLICY MANUAL 1st Reading: 6/8/00
Adopted/2nd Reading: 6/20/00
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ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Preamble:
This document outlines the proper and acceptable use of all aspects of Barre Supervisory Union (BSU) computers.
Educational Purpose:
The Barre Supervisory Union computers enhance school curriculum by serving as a resource for improving and enriching the teaching and learning in the Barre schools.
Privilege:
Use of the Barre Supervisory Union computers is a privilege --- not a right. Inappropriate use will lead to disciplinary action which may include restriction or cancellation of computer privileges, suspension, expulsion, and/or legal action. Commonly accepted guidelines for developmentally appropriate skills will apply.
Responsibilities:
All users assume full liability - legal, financial or otherwise - for their actions when using the Barre Supervisory Union computers.
Involvement in these or any associated activities will result in disciplinary action.
- involvement in any activity prohibited by law, including copyright violations.
- storing, transferring, altering, deleting , installing or downloading files without authorization
- attempting to establish commercial ventures on the network for the selling or trading of personal property
- involvement in online games
- storing, printing or transferring harmful or deliberately offensive materials
- transferring “chain” type letters
- sharing passwords and logins
USERS WILL:
- use BSU computers for authorized purposes only
- use only software authorized by the BSU
- respect the normal and proper operation of BSU equipment
- respect the rights and privacy of others to use BSU equipment or services
- will only engage in chat, e-mail, or other electronic communication approved by an authorized staff.
Copyrighted materials:
All users will respect copyright laws and software licensing agreements. They will acknowledge their sources and will not copy software without permission.
Privacy:
Authorized BSU staff may inspect any materials transferred through or stored on a BSU computer for any reason at any time without prior notice. They have the right to remove inappropriate material and to take disciplinary action.
Acceptable Use Policy
The Barre Supervisory Union Computer User Contract
I understand and agree to abide by all rules that are listed in the Barre Supervisory Union Computer Acceptable Use Policy.
Use of the Barre Supervisory Union computers is a privilege -- not a right. Inappropriate behaviors will lead to disciplinary action which may include restriction or cancellation of computer privileges, suspension, expulsion, and/or legal action.
Signed:________________________________ Date:_____________
User’s (Student or Staff Member) Name
Printed Name: _______________________________________
User’s (Student or Staff Member) Name
Grade:__________________ School:_________________________
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The following section needs to be signed by a parent or guardian unless the applicant is eighteen years of age or older.
I, _________________________, the parent/guardian of the above, understand and agree to the provisions set forth above. I understand and accept that certain materials accessible through the Internet may be objectionable to me. I accept all financial and legal liabilities which may result from my child’s use of the Barre Supervisory Union computers.
Indicate your approval by initialing the box(es) below.
I approve my child’s use of:
Computer Use
Internet Use
Comment:_____________________________________________________
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