EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT FOR
ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM
You are being given access to the District’s electronic communications
system. Through this system, you
will be able to communicate with other schools, colleges, organizations, and
people around the world through the Internet and other electronic information
systems/networks. You will have
access to hundreds of databases, libraries, and computer services all over the
world.
With this opportunity comes responsibility. It is important that you read the
District policy, administrative regulations, and agreement form and ask
questions if you need help in understanding them. Inappropriate system use will result in
the loss of the privilege of using this educational and administrative
tool.
Please note that the Internet is a network of many types of communication and
information networks. It is
possible that you may run across some material you might find
objectionable. While the District
will use filtering technology to restrict access to such material, it is not
possible to absolutely prevent such access. It will be your responsibility to follow
the rules for appropriate use.
RULES FOR APPROPRIATE USE
·
The account is to be used mainly for educational
purposes, but some limited personal use is permitted.
·
You will be held responsible at all times for the proper
use of your account, and the District may suspend or revoke your access if you
violate the rules.
·
Remember that people who receive e-mail from you with a
school address might think your message represents the school's point of
view.
INAPPROPRIATE USES
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Using the system for any illegal purpose.
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Disabling or attempting to disable any Internet
filtering device.
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Encrypting communications to avoid security review.
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Borrowing someone's account without permission.
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Downloading or using copyrighted information without
permission from the copyright holder.
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Intentionally introducing a virus to the computer
system.
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Posting messages or accessing materials that are
abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to
another's reputation, or illegal.
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Wasting school resources through improper use of the
computer system.
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Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or
resources.
CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE USE
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Suspension of access to the system;
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Revocation of the computer system account; or
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Other disciplinary or legal action, in accordance with
the District policies and applicable laws.
·
I understand that my computer use is not
private and that the District will monitor my activity on the computer
system.
[LISD Official Form
811-26]
EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT FOR
ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM
I have read the District's electronic communications system policy and
administrative regulations and agree to abide by their provisions. In consideration for the privilege of
using the District's electronic communications system and in consideration for
having access to the public networks, I hereby release the District, its
operators, and any institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all
claims and damages of any nature arising from my use of, or inability to use,
the system, including, without limitation, the type of damages identified in the
District's policy and administrative regulations.
Click “Accept” below to
acknowledge your review and acceptance of this policy.
[LISD Official Form 811-26]
LISD's
EDUCATIONAL MISSION.. 1
Technology
Educational Goals. 1
Goal I – LISD will have total community
commitment to rigorous standards and student success. 1
Goal II – LISD will have a challenging and
relevant curriculum and standards-based instruction. 1
Goal III – LISD will have safe and orderly
schools. 1
Goal IV – LISD will have a highly effective
site-based decision-making process focused on student learning. 1
Goal V – LISD will maximize fiscal and human
resources and utilize sound fiscal planning. 1
User's
Guidelines Purpose and Rights. 1
District
Computer/Software Usage. 2
Defining Computer/Software Usage
Rights/Purposes: 2
Acceptable Conduct 2
Limitation of Uses. 2
Software Installation/Usage
Policy. 3
Internet
Usage. 3
Defining Internet Usage
Rights/Purpose. 3
Acceptable Conduct 3
Limitation of Uses. 3
Chat Rooms and Newsgroups Usage. 4
Defining Chat and Newsgroup Usage
Rights/Purpose. 4
Acceptable Conduct 4
Limitation of Uses. 4
I-Gear Electronic Mail Usage. 5
Defining Certain Rights/ Purpose. 5
Acceptable Conduct 5
Limitation of Uses. 5
Developing and Publishing of Web
Pages. 6
Defining Web Pages Usage
Rights/Purposes. 6
Acceptable Conduct 7
Limitation of Uses. 7
NetMeeting Usage. 7
Defining NetMeeting Usage
Rights/Purpose. 7
Acceptable Usage. 7
Limitation of Usage. 8
Distance
Learning Videoconference Usage. 8
Defining Certain Rights/Purposes. 8
Acceptable Conduct 8
Limitation of Uses. 8
Disciplinary
Action.. 9
Electronic Communication and Data Management
System (Technology). 9
Violation/Offense (Level I) Any violations of the limitations
of usage within these guidelines will be considered a Level 1 violation; unless,
the violation is classified as a Level II violation. 9
Recommended Consequences for Level I
Violation/Offense. 9
Violation/Offense (Level II) The following
violations are immediately considered level 2 offenses. 9
Recommended Consequences for Level II
Violation/Offense. 10
Disclaimer of Liability. 10
The
mission of Laredo Independent School District, as an educational partner in the
city of Laredo, is to educate our students by providing a relevant and
challenging curriculum through innovative programs and effective use of all
resources.
(Technology
Plan, February 2001)
- Organize annual workshops
and informational sessions for community through the
campuses.
- Provide opportunities to
involve community and families in education through the use of
technology.
- Establish high technology
standards for all stakeholders.
- Increase academic
performance across the curriculum through technology.
- Provide opportunities,
incentives and support for educators to develop model practices using
technology.
- Design and implement
educator development, on site by distance and distributed learning, to meet
expectations for technology proficiencies by educators.
- Continue to implement
policies and guidelines on electronic data communication.
- Facilitate local planning
and decision-making, increase local knowledge of technology, encourage
communication among different stakeholders, increase potential of future
collaboration, and increase sustainability.
- Investigate multiple
financial arrangements for securing and recycling workstations and other
technologies.
- Provide access to
appropriately configured workstations to students, parents, and staff in
libraries, school offices, and/or in other work areas, ensuring accessibility
for disabled students and staff.
- Develop a district
Technology Handbook with procedures and guidelines.
- Increase efficiency in
administrative operations.
All
district guidelines and procedures for acceptable use of technology are intended
to make the district’s equipment, applications/programs and the system network
more efficient, accessible and reliable for all “users.”
The
use of the District’s computer equipment and the participation in any online
communication services (i.e. Internet, e-mail, distance learning, Intranet
and web pages) is a privilege and
not a right. User must also
follow all requirements and expectations of Student Conduct. User shall understand LISD will
periodically audit, inspect, and/or monitor the user’s Internet access as deemed
appropriate.
“
User” is defined as Laredo ISD students, employees, volunteers, community
members, and guests with access to a computer, Internet, and other technological
equipment and software through the district.
Audits – Electronic
auditing shall be implemented within all unclassified networks that connect to
the Internet or other publicity accessible networks to support identification,
termination, and prosecution of unauthorized activity. These electronic audit mechanisms shall
be capable of recording:
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Access to the system,
including successful and failed login attempts, and
logouts;