Meridian
High School LibraryMeridian C.U.S.D. #15
Authorization for Electronic Network Access
In making decisions regarding student access to the Internet, Meridian considers its own stated educational missions, goals, and objectives. The District expects that faculty will blend thoughtful use of the Internet throughout the curriculum and will provide guidance and instruction to students in its use. Students will be able to move beyond recommended resources that have not been previewed or approved by staff.
Students utilizing District-provided Internet access must first have the permission of and must be supervised by the Meridian District professional staff. Each student and his or her parent must sign the Authorization for Electronic Network Access prior to using the school-provided Internet access service. Students utilizing the school-provided Internet access are responsible for good behavior on-line just as in the classroom or other area of the school. The same general rules for behavior and communications apply
With respect to any of its computers with Internet access, the District will use technology protection measures to (A) protect minors against access through such computers to visual depictions which are obscene, constitute child pornography, or are otherwise harmful to minors, and (B) protect all users against access through such computers to visual depictions that are obscene or constitute child pornography.
Unless otherwise allowed by law, District web sites shall not display information about or photographs or works of students without written parental permission. Any web site created by a student using the System must be a part of a District-sponsored activity or otherwise be authorized by the appropriate District administrator. All content, including links, of any web site created by a student using the System must receive prior approval by the classroom teacher or an appropriate District administrator. All contents of a web site created by a student using the System must conform with the Authorization for Electronic Network Access guidelines.
The purpose of District-provided Internet access is to facilitate communications in support of research and education. To remain eligible as users, a student’s use must be in support and consistent with educational policies of the District. Access is a privilege, not a right and entails responsibility. Users should not expect that files stored on school-based computers will be private. Administrators and faculty may review user files, database, program, retrieved information, messages, or any other electronic item related to computer use.
The following uses of school-provided Internet access are not permitted:
a. Criminal speech and speech in committing a crime – threats to the President of the United states; instructions on breaking into computer systems; child pornography; drug dealing; purchase of alcohol; gang activities; etc. (Anything that would violate any local, state, or federal statute.)
b. Speech that is inappropriate in an educational setting or that violates the district rules – inappropriate language includes, but is not limited to, obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, disrespectful, abusive, sexually explicit, threatening or inflammatory language: harassment; personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks; or false or defamatory material about a person or organization.
c. Dangerous information – information that if acted upon could cause damages or presents a danger of disruption. This includes vandalizing, damaging or disabling the property of an individual or and organization.
d. Violation of privacy – revealing personal information about others or accessing another individual’s materials, information, files, without permission, or transmission of another individual’s financial information. Do not reveal personal information (such as full name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc.) about anyone else over the Internet.
e. Abuse of resources – chain letters, “spamming”, (Spamming is sending annoying or unnecessary message(s) to large number of people.) or anything that disrupts or interferes with the system.
f. Copyright infringement or plagiarism – do not use the intellectual property of another individual or organization without permission.
g. Violations of personal safety – revealing personal contact information about self. Do not reveal your full name, address, telephone number, e-mail address or any other personal information.
h. Accessing, retrieving, viewing or disseminating obscene or indecent materials.
1) Indecent material – materials, which, in content, depict or describe, in terms that are patently offensive, as measured by contemporary standards, sexual activity or organs.
2) Obscene material – material which taken as whole appeal to the prurient interest in sex, which portray sexual conduct in a patently offensive way in which, taken as a whole, do not have any serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
Any violation of District Policy and rules may result in loss of District – provided access to the Internet. Additional disciplinary action may be determined at the building level in keeping with existing procedures and practices regarding inappropriate language or behavior. Possible disciplinary actions could include: suspension from Internet access, revocation of Internet service account, suspension from network access, school suspension, school expulsion, and/or referral to legal authorities.
The Meridian School District makes no warranties of any kind, neither expressed nor implied, for the Internet access it is providing. The District will not be responsible for any damages users suffer, including, but not limited to–loss of data resulting from delays, or interruption of service. The District will not be responsible for the accuracy, nature, or quality of information gathered through District – provided access to the Internet.
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Meridian C.U.S.D. #15
Authorization for Electronic Network Access
Student Form
Notice: This policy and all its provisions are subordinate to local, state, and federal statutes.
Student Account Agreement (Please sign & return to Mrs. Hill)
Student section
Student Name __________________________ ID Number ________________
I have read the proposed District Authorization for Electronic Network Access Policy. I agree to follow the rules contained in this Policy. I understand that if I violate the rules the District may suspend, revoke, or terminate my account and network access, and I may face other disciplinary or legal actions.
I understand that files stored on school-based computers are not private and are subject to review.
I hereby release the School District and its Board members, employees, and agents from any claims and damages arising from my use, or inability to use the Internet.
Student Signature _______________________________ Date _______________
Parent or Guardian Section (Please sign & return to Mrs. Hill in the High School Library)
I have read the proposed District Electronic Network Access Policy.
I hereby release the district, its personnel, and any institutions with which it is affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my child’s use of, or inability to use, the District-provided Internet system, including, but not limited to, claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services or accessing restricted, inappropriate, or controversial material.
I understand that files stored on school-based computers are not private and are subject to review.
I have discussed the terms of this agreement with my child. I give permission for my child to use the Internet and certify that the information contained in this form is correct.
Parent Signature __________________________________ Date _______________
Parent Name (please print) ___________________________
Home Address ____________________________________ Phone _____________
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