United Public Schools

Descriptor Code: FFI
Student Use of Personal Technology
The use of technology resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use of these resources may result in disciplinary action (including the possibility of suspension or expulsion), and/or referral to legal authorities. The principal, teacher or systems administrator may limit, suspend or revoke access to technology resources at any time. Confiscated personal technology resources may be held until a parent or guardian is available to take possession of them.
As required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), content filtering and monitoring technology is used to restrict access to unacceptable materials on all Internet access provided by United Public School District #7. However, no web filtering technology is 100% safe. Students who intentionally access, publish, or attempt to access or publish inappropriate or illegal material or Internet sites (this includes use of proxy and VPN software), will be subject to discipline; which may include the possibility of suspension or expulsion. United Public School District #7 has the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review, and store any and all usage of district technology resources including transmitted and received information at any time and without prior notice.
United Public School District #7 provides computers, the Internet, and other technology resources for educational use. As a student, I must act appropriately online and follow these rules:
1. I will only use technology resources with the teacher’s permission and for the purpose the teacher requests.
2. I will not use any district provided computers or technology resources to break the law. This includes copyright and licensing laws.
3. I will be polite and show respect and never cyber-bully others. I will never post or sent messages or pictures that hurt, threaten, or embarrass other people and if someone cyber-bullies me or sends me inappropriate pictures or messages, I will tell my parents or teacher right away.
4. I will stay safe on the Internet. When I am on social networking sites, in chat rooms, or on other sites that ask for information about me, I will not share personal information about myself or others like: home address, phone numbers, passwords, personal photos, or Social Security numbers. If anyone on the Internet tries to meet with me, I will refuse, and tell my parents or teachers immediately.
5. I will tell my teacher, principal, systems administrator immediately if I or someone else accidentally opens an inappropriate web site or page; or if I see someone breaking any of the rules about using technology resources.
6. I will respect the technology resources and take good care of the equipment I use.
7. I will only use my own passwords.
8. I will not put any disks or portable drives into the computer unless they are approved by the teacher.
9. I will not use the district’s computers or technology resources for any commercial purpose.
10. I will not engage in any political campaigning, fundraising, protests, or movements using the district’s computers or technology resources.
11. I agree that United Public School District #7 is not responsible for any damage to personal technology resources.