BARDSTOWN CITY SCHOOL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
New communication and information technologies are shifting the ways that information may be accessed, communicated, and transferred. Those changes may also alter instruction and student learning. Bardstown City Schools (BCS) offer staff and students access to the electronic email and the Internet. We call this service BCS-Net.
Along with global access comes the availability of materials that may not be considered appropriate in the classroom. However, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials. Ultimately, staff and students are responsible for compliance with the established standards when using media and informational resources.
BCS-NET
Staff and Students are responsible for good behavior on computer networks just as they are in the classroom. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General rules for behavior and communications apply.
BCS-Net is provided for staff and students to communicate and conduct research with others in relation to school activities in compliance with 1998, SB 230, an Act relating to technology use, KAR 701.5:120, and the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) signed into law on December 21, 2000. Access to network services is given to staff and students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Access is a privilege, not a right. Therefore, based upon the acceptable use guidelines outlined in this document, the SBDM Councils and/or Principals will deem what are inappropriate: email uses, internet resources, and use of school/district resources. Their decisions are final. The principal will instruct the systems engineer to deny, revoke, or suspend specific student user accounts, and re-configure proxy server and filtering settings. Further disciplinary actions will fall within the discretion of the Principals and SBDM Councils.
Individual users of the BCS-Net are responsible for their use of the network. The use of their account must be in support of education and research and must be consistent with academic expectations of BCS. Use of other organizations’ networks or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network.
The user is expected to abide by the following network and communication rules:
· Do not use the network in such a way that would disrupt the use of the network by other users.
· Do not exchange passwords or access other’s network accounts. The user is responsible for security of his/her own password.
· Do not attempt unauthorized access, including so-called “Hacking” and other unlawful activities onto network or computer system configurations or bypass security programs to change settings or access. Violations to this rule will be considered vandalism.
· Do not use for commercial activities by for-profit organizations, product promotions, political lobbying, or illegal activities.
· Do not use public property for personal gain (felony and is subject to prosecution).
· Do not transmit unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors across the network (pictures, names or personal information to “strangers” on the network).
· Do not violate copyright policies on software sharing or authorship of electronic information.
· Do not access, download, transmit, send or attach documents containing inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web harmful to minors (pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit, threatening, harassing materials).
· Do not use electronic mail for communications that are not related to instruction or sanctioned school activities.
· Do not access, copy or transmit another’s messages without permission.
· The school is not responsible for loss or damage to a file due to unauthorized access or usage
· Students are strongly encouraged to use appropriate security and backup procedures to insure the authenticity of their files.
Violation of any of the above mentioned rules and responsibilities could result in a loss of access, other disciplinary or legal actions.
BCS-NET STUDENT USER AGREEMENT FORM
After reading the BCS-Net Use Rules and Responsibilities, please complete this form to indicate that you agree with the terms and conditions outlined in the above AUP document and agree to compliance with needed future revisions. Your signature is required before access may be granted to BCS-Net. This document, which incorporates the BCS-Net Use Procedure, reflects the entire agreement and understanding of all parties.
As a student of the Bardstown City School and a user of the computer network, I have read and hereby agree to comply with the BCS-Net Use Rules and Responsibilities.
Student Name (Please Print):________________________________________________
Student’s School:______________________Grade:______Date of Birth:____________
Student Signature:______________________________________Date:_____________
As parent/legal guardian of the student signing above, I grant permission for my child to access networked computer services such as electronic mail and Internet. I have read and agree to the BCS-Net Use Procedure, and I understand that I may be held responsible for violations by my child. I understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable; therefore I agree to accept responsibility for guiding my child, and conveying to her/him appropriate standards for selecting, sharing, and/or exploring information and media.
Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________________Date:_____________
BCS-NET STAFF USER AGREEMENT FORM
After reading the BCS-Net Use Rules and Responsibilities, please complete this form to indicate that you agree with the terms and conditions outlined in the above AUP document and agree to compliance with needed future revisions. Your signature is required before access may be granted to BCS-Net. This document, which incorporates the BCS-Net Use Procedure, reflects the entire agreement and understanding of all parties.
As a staff member of the Bardstown City Schools and a user of the computer network, I have read and hereby agree to comply with the BCS-Net Use Rules and Responsibilities.
Staff Name (Please Print):______________________________________________
Staff’s School:_______________________________________________________
Staff Signature:______________________________________Date:_____________