Team+Awesome+AUP

1. Statement of Purpose ---**Eric** 2. Acceptable Use and Privilege --**Lindsey** 3. Definitions of District Owned Technology --**Nick** 4. Code of Conduct --**Nick** 5. Consequences of Violating --**Eric** 6. Unacceptable Uses --**Nick** 7. Disclaimer and Agreements --**Lindsey**
 * TA School District's Acceptable Use Policy**
 * Index**

In order to better serve the educational needs of the students of TA School District, the district has been incorporating new media into the classrooms. With the introduction of new computers, digital cameras, voice recording and playback devises, and Internet services, the district had to implement a plan to protect users from transgressions from outsides sources. The **Acceptable Use Policy (henceforth referred to as an AUP)** has been integrated into the four schools that make up the TA School District. The AUP is the first safeguard implemented to protect the cyber-safety of the students. The district's firewall will not allow access to the Internet to any user who has not returned a signed AUP. In addition to the AUP the school district has also purchased a filtering system that coincides with the **Federal Government's Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)**. The filtering system is to prohibit the access to sites that contain but not limited to pornography, violence, weapons, gambling, online chatting, and shopping. These procedures are to ensure the safety of the students when accessing websites and researching information on the Internet.
 * Section 1: Statement of Purpose**

The students will be educated and monitored on the proper use of the technologies by the classroom teacher. The students will discuss topics that include but not limited to Internet security and safety, copyright laws, and accessing information legally. At no time will the students be unattended while on the Internet nor will they be in a chat-room or be involved in instant messaging. Meanwhile, all Internet access will be monitored and recorded by technology specialists. The users must recognize that the use of the district's technologies is a privilege not a right. The use of the media is to be used for educational or instructional purposes only. The use of software, hard ware, or other medias for personal or non curriculum related reasons is strictly prohibited. The district retains the right to deny access to any individual who does not follow the rules set-forth in the AUP. To ensure that all users understand their responsibilities while accessing school medias, the following guidelines have been set forth the by district.

All TA School District faculty, administration, and students will have access to the district technology equipment and Internet once they sign a copy of the AUP. Each will have access to technology equipment and the Internet through the district’s private network. The use of technology tools and the Internet are fundamental in preparing our students to be future citizens and employees. Use of technology equipment and the Internet is for the sole purpose of educating students and/or conducting district business. District employees are expected to use good judgment and conduct themselves in a professional manner when using the Internet and technology equipment.
 * Section 2: Acceptable Use and Privilege**

TA School District faculty will be provided with a district email address and access. Students do not have access to district-provided e-mail, however, students may be permitted to access their personal email account for the purpose of instructional or school-based needs when deemed necessary by the teacher or administration.

The use of Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. Each student who receives access is responsible for abiding by this policy and acting appropriately while handling technology equipment. The system administrators and teachers will deem what is inappropriate use. The district may deny, revoke, or suspend specific user access. In addition, parents may request that their children are exempt from this privilege by notifying the school in writing.


 * Section 3: Definitions of District Owned Technology **

** Workstations ** – “Workstations” includes any district-owned laptop or desktop computer that is accessed by any student, staff or faculty member of the TA School District.


 * Peripheral Devices ** – “Peripheral devices” includes any hardware that will be used in conjunction with any district workstation. Peripheral devices include, but are not limited to: printers, scanners, projectors, Smart boards, and classroom response systems.

Software ** – “Software” includes any district-owned operating systems, and productivity or educational software program that is used for administrative and educational purposes by any user on the TA School District network.
 * Network – ** The TA School District network includes all network devices such as switches, routers, district servers, and other internet access devices.


 * Digital Cameras – “ ** Digital Cameras” refers to any district owned digital still camera or video camera.


 * Audio Devices ** – All audio devices owned by the district include Mp3 players, digital audio recorders, microphones, headsets and speaker systems.


 * Other media – “ ** Other Media” includes, but is not limited to, all district owned televisions, VCR’s, DVD players, film projects, and projection screens.

To ensure optimal use of the school owned technology – including but not limited to work stations, printers, digital cameras, audio storage, recording and playback hardware, network and internet access, and email – all users must be approved for access rights by the district technology coordinator. Approved users (students and staff) will be assigned user accounts and passwords that must be utilized when using any appropriate school-owned technology. Users may only use the assigned log in information at all times.
 * Section 4: Code of Conduct**

Users are to keep storage space use to only necessary files. Emails are to be deleted in a timely manner, and files stored on the file server should include files necessary to meet the educations goals of the course, school or district. Use of file or email server storage space for purposes that do not support the educational mission of the district is strictly prohibited by all users. All files stored on district owned equipment is considered property of the TA School District.

At no time should any user attempt to modify or repair district owned equipment. When issues occur, users should submit the issue to the technology department using the district Trouble Ticket reporting system. The TA School District technology coordinator will assign the issue to the appropriate tech for repair. If issues are not resolved in a timely manner, the user should report the issue directly to the Technology Coordinator.

All users should refer to Section 6: Unacceptable Uses for specific activities prohibited with school owned technology.

Consequences for Inappropriate use: For more information on code of conduct or disciplinary actions see Section 5 of TA School District AUP.
 * Section 5: Consequences for Violation.**
 * The user regardless of faculty, staff, or student shall be responsible for any and all damages sustained deliberately of intentionally.
 * Violating the CIPA will result in the loss of Internet access.
 * Knowingly accessing restricted files (hacking) will result in loss of privileges and disciplinary actions by the district and appropriate authorities.
 * Inappropriate logging on will result in the loss of privileges.
 * Inappropriate Internet behavior (cyber bullying) will result in loss of privileges and disciplinary actions by the school district.
 * Theft or vandalism of school property will result in disciplinary actions by the school district and proper authorities.
 * Intentional copyright infringement will result in the failure of the project and/or course.
 * Any infraction not covered in the above statements will be dealt with on a case by case basis involving parents, students, educators, and administration.

**Section 6: Prohibited Uses** In an effort to protect students, staff, and the integrity of the school network and technology, the following activities are prohibited:
 * The use of district owned technology for non-educational, non-school, or non-work related activities.
 * Unauthorized use or sharing of personal identification information regarding staff and/or students.
 * Any use of technology that violates copyright laws.
 * Use of technology for malicious purposes, including but not limited to harassment, unauthorized access to other computer networks and systems, hacking, and/or damaging other systems, networks, software or hardware.
 * Any attempt to circumvent network security, including the use of third-party proxies
 * Any attempt to disguise the user account or workstations
 * Any access to another user's account for any reason, especially to modify, delete, or abuse another user's files or programs
 * Access to any unauthorized chat or messaging programs
 * Accessing any music, video, or internet games that does not meet or support the goals or mission of the TA School District or the curriculum
 * The installation of personal software on to a school owned machine
 * Knowingly accessing, transmitting or storing and media or communication that is discriminatory, harassing or derogatory to and individual or group, pornographic, obscene, sexually explicit, inappropriate for school use, threatening or illegal.
 * The use of district email to send unsolicited bulk messages, or "spamming."
 * Any activity that can potentially be damaging to district technology
 * Any other behavior that is unlawful or inappropriate.

Any user found to be deliberately participating in any prohibited activity will be subject to the consequences for violation as outline in section 5 of the TA school district AUP.

**DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY **  The District shall not be liable for a inappropriate use of computer resources, violations of copyright restrictions, user mistakes or negligence, or costs incurred by users. The District shall not be responsible for ensuring the accuracy or usability of any information found on the Internet. The District’s computer systems will be used only for administrative and instructional purposes consistent with the TA School District’s mission and goals.
 * Section 7: Disclaimer and Agreements**

Faculty/Administration User Agreement: ** As a user of the TA School District computer network, I hereby agree to comply with the statements and expectations outlined in this document and to honor all relevant laws and restrictions.

(Write your initials on the lines below if you agree.) __............__agree to use the network responsibly __............__grant permission to have my materials published to the World Wide Web

Faculty/Administration Signature__....................................................__Date__.....................__

Student User Agreement:** As a user of the TA School District computer network, I hereby agree to comply with the statements and expectations outlined in this document and to honor all relevant laws and restrictions.

(Write your initials on the lines below if you agree.) __............__agree to use the network responsibly __............__grant permission to have my materials published to the World Wide Web

Student Signature__....................................................__Date__.....................__ All students are provided with access to district computer resources. In addition to accessing our district computer network, as the parent or legal guardian, I grant permission for the above named student to:
 * Parent/Guardian Permission:**

(Initial appropriate items) __..............__access the Internet and e-mail systems __..............__have his/her materials published to the World Wide Web These permissions are granted for an indefinite period of time, unless otherwise requested. I understand that individuals and families may be held liable for violations. I understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable, but I accept responsibility for guidance of Internet use - setting and conveying standards for my child to follow when selecting, sharing or exploring information and media.

Parent/Guardian Signature__........................................................__ Date__.....................__

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//**2. Acceptable Use and Privilege --**Lindsey// Carlisle Local School. (2009). Acceptable use policy. Retrieved July 15 from []

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 * 3. Definitions of District Owned Technology** --Nick

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 * 4**. **Code of Conduct** --Nick

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 * 5. Consequences of Violating --**Eric

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 * 6. Unacceptable Uses --**Nick

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 * 7. Disclaimer and Agreements --**Lindsey

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