You should have received a copy of this already. Every student needs to have one on file in order to be allowed to search our online library catalog and to participate in the Accelerated Reader program. Please visit the following for a printable AUP form: http://www.mcsdga.net/inside/technology/techplan0607/techplan06_appb_aupform_rev_07_05.pdf The following is the MCSD Policy : Board Policy Descriptor Code: IFBG Internet Acceptable Use The Muscogee County School District recognizes the importance of accessing information through new technologies. As resources permit, Internet/Network services will be made available to students and staff. The following general guidelines will apply to Internet/Network use in the Muscogee County School District. I. Definitions The Internet is an electronic highway connecting computers and computer networks worldwide. The network is a connection between computers at a single school or across campuses. A user is anyone who gains access to the Internet or Network by use of school district equipment or resources. II. Purpose The purpose of providing Internet/Network access within the Muscogee County School District is to facilitate communications in support of research and education by providing access to unique resources. Users may have access to: Electronic mail Internet resources Public domain and shareware software Discussion groups that support the instructional program III. User Responsibilities Users have an obligation to be responsible participants in this unique system and must adhere to the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. Illegal activities of any kind are strictly forbidden. Such rules may include, but are not limited to, the following: Users should be polite. Users should use good judgment. Users should not disrupt or prevent the use of the network by other users. Users will use the Internet/Network for educational purposes only. Users may not transmit or receive any materials in violation of United States or Georgia laws Users are expected to follow copyright laws and fair use guidelines. IV. School/Support Unit Web Pages All information electronically published on a school/support unit website shall be reviewed and approved by the principal/supervisor. V. Privilege The use of the Internet/Network is a privilege, not a right; inappropriate use may result in disciplinary action or cancellation of that privilege. Each school site or support unit will abide by the MCSD School Guide for Use of the Internet/Network. The School Guide will be distributed to all school district buildings. Local modifications to the School Guide will be allowed to meet needs at specific school/support unit sites. A copy of any local modifications will be filed with the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. All students granted access to the Internet must have a signed acceptable use agreement form on file at the school building. VI. Ethical and Legal Issues The purpose of providing Internet access is to facilitate communications in support of research and education by providing access to unique resources. Use by any student or staff members must be in support of and consistent with the objectives of the Muscogee County School District. Using the Internet to transmit or receive any materials in violation of United States (P.L. 104-104) or Georgia (O.C.G.A. 16-9-90 et.seq.) laws is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene materials, or material protected by patent. All locally developed modifications to the MCSD School Guide for Use of the Internet/Network will be consistent with local Board of Education policies and the Muscogee County School District Behavior Code and Discipline Policy. VII. Internet Safety The Superintendent shall, with respect to any computers belonging to the Muscogee County School District and having access to the Internet: Insure that a qualifying "technology protection measure," as that term is defined in Section 1703(b)(1) of the Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000, is installed and in continuous operation; and Develop, institute, maintain and enforce procedures or guidelines which provide for monitoring the online activities of users and the use of an appropriate technology protection measure to protect access to visual depictions that are (i) obscene, (ii) child pornography, or (iii) "harmful to minors," as that term is defined in Section 1721 (c) of the Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000. The Superintendent shall, with respect to access to the Internet by or through computers, networks or other devices belonging to the Muscogee County School District, develop, institute, maintain and enforce procedures or guidelines which: Provide for monitoring the online activities of users to limit, to the extent practicable, access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and the World Wide Web; Designed to promote the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications; Prevent unauthorized access, including so-called "hacking" and other unauthorized activities by minors online; Prevent the unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors; and Restrict minors' access to materials "harmful to minor" as that term is defined in Section 1721(c) of the Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000. Muscogee County Schools Date Adopted: 3/18/2002