Computer Network, Internet and Technology Acceptable Use Policy *
Privileges for users: Faculty, Staff, Students, Board Members and all other
Employees.
These privileges will be revoked at any time and disciplinary action may be
taken if anyone is found to be using any technology contrary to the
guidelines outlined in this document. Computers, network equipment and
related hardware, and district technology is considered an extension of
school property and the Code of Conduct applies. Allen Park Public Schools
reserves the right to check, search, and/or examine district/personal
computers and all other technological equipment and/or storage media. Misuse
will be reported to the school principal, direct supervisor or
Superintendent for disciplinary actions and referral to civil authorities
when appropriate.
Access to the network, Internet and other district technology is a user's
privilege to be used to facilitate diversity and personal growth in
technology skills, information gathering skills, and communication skills
within the educational objectives of the Allen Park Public Schools'
curriculum.
Users have the privilege of using some of the following methods of
retrieving information: World Wide Web Browser (WWW), file transfer protocol
(FTP), telnet, electronic mail (e-mail) and other Internet-based protocols
in compliance with the Allen Park Code of Conduct. Users will observe
copyright and other laws while on-line and when using software, images and
text.
The above policy includes, but is not limited to, the below responsibilities
for each user:
1. To adhere to the Allen Park Code of Conduct guidelines.
2. To use the computer and Internet access only as an educational resource.
3. To accept the responsibility for all material sent, received, created,
printed or stored:
to monitor all material received electronically.
to practice good judgment and appropriate language usage in compliance with
the Allen Park Code of Conduct when sending and receiving information.
to ensure any information received does not contain pornographic material or
other inappropriate information.
to not distribute or reproduce chain-mail, advertisements or other
non-educational materials.
to ensure the validity of information before passing it along.
to immediately report any instances of pornographic material, inappropriate
information, or files that are potentially dangerous to Allen Park Public
Schools: this includes, but is not limited to, the network, computers, data
files, programs, people and school property.
to not download, upload, copy, send or receive any copyrighted software.
to not download, upload, send, or receive pornographic material,
inappropriate text files, or files dangerous to the integrity of the
network.
4. To request permission from the technology facilitator before subscribing
to any services, news groups or lists.
5. To report all violations of system security either observed or detected.
6. To not download, install or delete software (or data files) without
permission from the technology facilitator.
7. To properly use copyrighted software, images or text from diskette, CD-
ROM, the Internet or other sources.
8. To keep passwords private and to not provide passwords for others to use.
9. Remote networks can tell connections and/or e-mail is originating at
Allen Park Public Schools and users will represent the District accordingly.
10. Data files, documents, digital images, e-mail and voicemail that reside
on the network, computers and other district equipment are the property of
Allen Park Public Schools and individuals designated by the Superintendent
have the authority to search and access information electronically.
* The official version of the Computer Network, Internet and Technology
Acceptable Use Policy is included in the district Code of Conduct Manual for
Faculty, Staff, Students, Board Members and all other Employees.
