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\pard\plain\pard\qr\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 CODE G11 \par }
\pard\qr\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 (Mandatory)}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 ACCEPTABLE USE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 THE INTERNET}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1   \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Policy}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 It is the policy of the}
{\plain\b\i\f20\fs24\cf1  Cabot }
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 School District to use electronic resources \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 including the Internet to support and enrich the curriculum. The Board believes that the benefit to \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 students from access to electronic information resources and opportunities for collaboration far \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 exceed the disadvantages. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 General Information}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The Board supports access to rich information resources by students and staff as well as the development of staff instructional skills to analyze, evaluate and incorporate electronic resources within the curriculum. This policy complies with the statutory }
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 requirements of the Children\'d5s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and promotes the safe, ethical, responsible, and legal use of District electronic resources including the Internet to support the effective use of these resources for educational purposes. CIPA }
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 requires the installation and use of filtering software or services on all computers with access to the Internet to prevent access to visual depictions of obscenity, child pornography or other materials harmful to minors. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Access to District electronic resources including the Internet will be available to students and  staff who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner and abide by the requirements of \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 this policy.  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Violation of this policy and the procedures developed in accordance with this policy may result in disciplinary action or referral to local, state or federal law enforcement officials. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Administrative Responsibilities}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The Superintendent or designee will coordinate and oversee the use of District electronic resources including the Internet. The Principal or designee will serve as the building-level coordinator for use of the electronic resources including the Internet an}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 d will develop building- level procedures necessary to implement this policy with the advice of the technology coordinator and the Technology Committee. The procedures will include provision for educators to receive proper training, guidelines for the supe}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 rvision of students using the system, monitoring the use of the system, and overseeing management of the\'d2acceptable use procedures\'d3 agreement process. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The District will stipulate in any agreement or contract that Internet service providers will not collect, analyze, and/or sell individual or anonymous student use data for the purpose of commercial advertising and marketing research activities. The collec}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 tion and analysis of student use data strictly for the purpose of educational evaluation is acceptable, provided that student confidentiality standards are maintained. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The Principal or designee will conduct an annual analysis of the effectiveness of the selected \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 filtering product or service and make recommendations to the Superintendent and Board \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 regarding current and future use of the product or service. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Staff Responsibilities}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 School staff members are responsible for assuring that students are instructed and supervised in a \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 manner that is appropriate to the age of the students and circumstances regarding the safe, \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 ethical, legal, and responsible use of electronic resources including the Internet. The Principal or \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 designee will develop and disseminate staff supervision guidelines for their respective schools. Computer rules and procedures, as well as supervision guidelines will apply to all electronic resources, to all staff including substitutes, and at all times i}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 ncluding study halls,afterschool and out of school  programs.}
{\plain\i\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Student electronic records are confidential and should be treated like all other student records. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 User Responsibilities}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 During school hours, afterschool hours and out of school hours users may access electronic resources including the Internet for educational purposes only. The term "educational purpose" includes use of the system for classroom activities, which may involve}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  e-mail communication, career development, and curriculum driven research.  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The District may provide e-mail access for students and staff. Students and staff \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 may use real-time electronic communication, such as chat or instant messaging (only \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 for specifically organized educational activities).  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Students will not post personal contact information about themselves or other people and agree \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 to follow communication safety requirements outlined in administrative procedures when using \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 electronic communications including the Internet. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\i\f20\fs24\cf1  ADDITIONALLY  - Personal Use}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Students and staff may access the District\'d5s electronic resources }
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf2 or their own personal digital devices including cell phones,mp3 players, gaming devices, personal digital assistants, or thumb drives,}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  for limited personal use. Limited \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 personal use of the District\'d5s electronic resources including the Internet shall be allowed if \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 permission is granted in advance, and the use: \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \tab o imposes no tangible cost to the District; \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \tab o does not unduly burden the District\'d5s electronic resources; \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \tab o occurs during non-instructional time and  does not impede other student or staff \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \tab access for educational purposes; and  does not violate this policy }
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf2 or other district policies}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 . \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Users will respect the rights of copyright owners and will not plagiarize works they find on the \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 District electronic network including the Internet by presenting them as their own. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Users should not expect that any files and records of their online activity created on the District\'d5s \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 system are private. Users will be fully and regularly informed about the District\'d5s supervision \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 and monitoring activities and the limitations on their privacy. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Students and staff may not access materials for any purpose that the District deems to be \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 potentially harmful, inappropriate, illegal, and non-educational. This includes materials that are \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 obscene or child pornography. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Games, educational and recreational are permitted only at the discretion of and with the permission of a teacher and only for that teacher\'d5s space. Games with violent or other objectionable subject matter or content are not allowed.\par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Parental Notification and Responsibility }
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Each school will provide written (annually) notice to parents/guardians about student use of \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 District electronic resources including the Internet, the policies and procedures governing their \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 use, and the limitation of liability of the District. Parents/guardians must sign an agreement to \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 allow their child(ren) (all students18 years of age or older must sign their own agreement) to \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 access District electronic resources including the Internet and return this agreement to the school \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 before access will be granted. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Limitation/Disclaimer of Liability}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The District is not liable for unacceptable use or violations of copyright restrictions or other \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 laws, user mistakes or negligence, and costs incurred by users. The District is not responsible for \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 ensuring the accuracy, age appropriateness, or usability of any information found on the \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 District\'d5s electronic resources network including the Internet. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The District is not responsible for any damage experienced, including, but not limited to, loss of \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 data or interruptions of service. The District is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 information obtained through or stored on the electronic resources system including the Internet, \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 or for financial obligations arising through their unauthorized use. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Due Process}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 In the event there is an allegation that a user has violated this policy, a student will be provided \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 with notice and opportunity to be heard in the manner set forth in the student disciplinary policy. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Staff member infractions will be dealt with in accordance with contractual agreements. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Notice of violations of this policy shall be forwarded to the Principal to evaluate compliance \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 with this policy and the appropriate implementation procedures. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The District will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 concerning or relating to illegal activities conducted through the use of the District\'d5s electronic \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 resources including the Internet. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Date Warned: \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Date Adopted: \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Legal \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Reference(s): 15 U.S.C. \'a46501 (Children\'d5s Online Privacy Protection Act) \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  17 U.S.C. \'a4\'a4101-120 (Federal Copyright Act of 1976 as \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 amended) \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  }
{\plain\i\f20\fs24\cf1 18 U.S.C. \'a42510 (Electronic Communications Privacy Act)}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  }
{\plain\i\f20\fs24\cf1 18 U.S.C. \'a42251 (Federal Child Pornography Law)}
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{\plain\i\f20\fs24\cf1 47 U.S.C. \'a4230 (Computer Decency Act)}
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{\plain\i\f20\fs24\cf1 13 V.S.A. \'a4\'a42802 et seq. (Obscenity, minors)}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\i\f20\fs24\cf1 Cross Reference: }
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  }
{\plain\i\f20\fs24\cf1 Student Conduct and Discipline (F1)}
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{\plain\i\f20\fs24\cf1 Copyrights (G2)}
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{\plain\i\f20\fs24\cf1 Selection of Instructional Materials (G5)}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  }
{\plain\i\f20\fs24\cf1 Complaints About Instructional Materials (G6)}
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\i\f20\fs24\cf1 FORM: G11-1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\i\f20\fs24\cf1 (Mandatory)}
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{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 - S A M P L E F O R M - \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Student Acceptable Use Procedures Agreement \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 General Procedures}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Students in the Cabot School District have access to the school\'d5s electronic resources for the purpose of enhancing learning. To gain access to these resources, all students under the age of 18 must obtain parental permission and must sign and return this }
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 form to the person designated. Students 18 and over may sign their own forms.\par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Students may access the school\'d5s electronic resources for educational purposes only. Acceptable use includes classroom activities, career development, curriculum driven research and may involve electronic communication, as designated by the school. The sch}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 ool\'d5s electronic resources shall not be used for commercial or entertainment purposes, as a public access service or a public forum, unless permission is allowed by the school. Students are expected to follow the rules of personal conduct outlined in the s}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 tudent handbook, as well as abide by state and federal laws in the use of the school\'d5s electronic resources. \par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Parents/guardians are warned that some material accessible via the Internet, through the school\'d5s electronic resources, may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. While it is the school\'d5s intent to p}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 rovide appropriate electronic resources to enhance the curriculum, students may find ways to access other materials as well. \par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The District believes the benefits to students from access to electronic resources and the Internet for information gathering, research and to provide opportunities for collaboration, exceed the potential disadvantages. Ultimately, parents/guardians of min}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 ors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using electronic resources. To that end, we support and respect each family's right to decide whether or not to apply for access. \par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Individual User Responsibilities }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 System users shall:  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 1. understand that electronic mail transmissions and other use of the electronic communication system is not confidential and may be monitored at any time by designated staff to ensure appropriate use;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 2. not distribute personally identifiable information about themselves or others by means of the school\'d5s electronic communication system;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 3. be responsible at all times for the proper use of their account by taking all reasonable precautions to prevent others from gaining access to their system account and password;  4. not use another person's system account or password, or present themselv}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 es another person, without written permission from the system administrator or school coordinator;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 5. not purposefully access or send materials, which include pictures, video or audio files, that are rude, disrespectful, abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another's reputation, or illegal;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 6. purge electronic mail in accordance with established school e-mail retention guidelines;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 7. not use the school\'d5s electronic resources and Internet connection for commercial or illegal purposes, or for any other activity prohibited by school policy; not redistribute copyrighted programs or data except with the written permission of the copyrigh}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 t holder or designee. Such permission must be specified in the document or must be obtained directly from the copyright holder or designee in accordance with applicable copyright laws, school policy, and administrative regulations;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 8. not plagiarize work using the school\'d5s electronic resources (plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as one\'d5s own);  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 9. not use the school\'d5s electronic mail, or other personal email accounts, in any way that causes recipients or other readers to assume the email message represents the opinion of educators or other school officials, or anyone else without their explicit p}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 ermission;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 10. not waste school resources related to the electronic communication system, or damage or attempt to damage computers, computer systems, computer networks or software;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 11. not abuse the school\'d5s electronic communication system by downloading large files or sending annoying or unnecessary messages to a large number of people;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 12. not gain or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the school\'d5s electronic resources, network or restricted information;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 13. not upload, download or redistribute public domain programs to the system for their own use without advance permission;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 14. be responsible for determining whether a program is in the public domain and follow the school virus protection procedures in downloading software.  \par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Disciplinary Actions}
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The school\'d5s electronic resources system is a limited forum, similar to the school newspaper, and therefore the school may restrict individual user\'d5s speech for valid educational reasons. The District school will not restrict speech on the basis disagreeme}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 nt with the opinions expressed. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Users should not expect privacy in the contents of their personal files or record of web research activities. Routine maintenance and monitoring of system resources may lead to discovery of violations of District policy, disciplinary code, or state and fed}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 eral law. An individual search may also be conducted by the system administrator if there is reasonable suspicion that a user has violated this Acceptable Use Procedures agreement. If there is evidence that a violation has occurred the school Principal sha}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 ll be notified and will determine appropriate consequences.  \par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Due Process}
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 If any of the conditions of this Acceptable Use Procedures agreement are breached, parents/guardians will be notified (if student is under 18 years of age) and may be given an opportunity to review the contents of their child\'d5s electronic files. The school}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation related to illegal activities conducted through the school\'d5s electronic system or the Internet. In the event there is a claim that an individual user has violated school pol}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 icy, procedures or disciplinary code, the user will be provided with written notice and the opportunity to be heard in the manner set forth by the \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 school disciplinary policy. \par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Limitation of Liability}
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 The school makes no guarantee that the functions or the services provided by or through the school\'d5s electronic system will be error-free or without defect. The school will not be responsible for any damage individual users may suffer, including but not li}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 mited to, loss of data or interruptions of service. Other than for student records, the school is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the system. The school will not be responsible for financial obli}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 gations arising through the unauthorized student use of the system. Parents/guardians of the individual user may be held financially responsible for any harm to the system as a result of carelessness or intentional misuse. \par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Parent/Guardian Permission }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 As the parent/guardian of this student, I have read the \'d2Student Acceptable Use Procedures Agreement.\'d3 I understand that school access is designed for educational purposes only. The school has taken precautions in an attempt to eliminate student access to }
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 controversial materials. However, I also recognize it is impossible for the school to restrict access to all controversial materials. Thus, I will not hold teachers, staff, administrators or the school board responsible for materials acquired on the school}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1  system. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child's electronic resources use is not in the school setting. I hereby give permission for the school to issue an account for my child and certify that I have read the Student A}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 cceptable Use Procedures agreement and have signed below giving my son/daughter permission to access the school\'d5s electronic resources.  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Student Name (please print): _______________________________________ \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Parent/Guardian Name (please print):__________________________________________ \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Address:  _________________________________________________________ \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Phone #: ___________________________________  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 E-mail Address: ___________________________________ \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Date: _________________________ \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 Student Permission  }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 I have read, understand and agree to abide by the \'d2Student Acceptable Use Procedures \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Agreement.\'d3 I further understand that any violation of the Procedures may enact school \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 disciplinary action or constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary actions may be taken, and/or appropriate legal \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 action may be initiated. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Student's Name (please print):________________________________________ \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Student Signature: _________________________________________________  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Date: ______________ \par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 FORM: G11-2 \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\b\f20\fs24\cf1 (Mandatory) }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 - S A M P L E F O R M - \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Student Acceptable Use Procedures Agreement \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Staff Agreement on Use of Technology \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 I have been given the privilege of using technology owned by the School District in the form of access to telecommunications and computer hardware and software. I understand that this is a privilege and not a right of my employment and that I must employ t}
{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 his technology in a manner that complies with the District\'d5s policies. I understand that the District extends no rights of privacy or ownership to work completed by me on District-owned technology. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 I understand that it is prohibited for me to:  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 1. Use the District\'d5s technology for my personal gain or profit or for any commercial use not sanctioned by the School District;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 2. Use any software or technology in a manner inconsistent with the District\'d5s/school\'d5s licensing agreements;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 3. Distribute any information about any student\'d5s records or files to persons outside the school system, unless such distribution is authorized by law or there is written permission from the parent/guardian or student to do so;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 4. Use offensive, obscene or racially demeaning language in any communications;  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 5. Download software protected by copyrights; and  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 6. Store personal software on any computer owned by the District.  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 7. I understand that the School Board may revoke these privileges at any time and that any illegal activity will be reported to the appropriate authorities.  \par }
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\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 My signature on this document indicates that I have received and understand the School \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 District\'d5s policy and regulations and that I agree to abide by their terms. \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Name (Printed)_____________________________ \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Signature _________________________________ \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 Date _____________________________________  \par }
\pard\ql\sl480{\plain\f20\fs24\cf1 cc: central personnel file, school personnel file  }
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