All users of computing resources are expected to act in a spirit of mutual respect
and cooperation, while adhering to the regulations for their use as set forth
in this document. Any violation may result in loss of computer access, as well
as other disciplinary or legal action. Users are considered subject to all
local, state and federal laws.
School computer systems are provided to all students, faculty and staff to
conduct research, learn various methods of producing information and
communicate with others. Access to computer services is given to those who
agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Access is a privilege,
not a right. That access entails responsibility. The system administrators will
deem what is inappropriate use, and their decision is final. Inappropriate use
may result in a suspension or cancellation of computing privileges, as well as
other disciplinary or legal action. Users are considered subject to all local,
state and federal laws.
The New Bedford Public School System reserves the right to monitor, under
appropriate conditions, all data contained in the system to protect the
integrity of the system and to insure compliance with the policies, rules and
regulations governing the use of its computer systems.
Your responsibilities as a user of
Regarding Access 1. You are required to have teacher authorization
and a valid assignment to access any central computer systems and/or a valid,
authorized account to access any central computer systems remotely. You may use
only those computer resources that you are specifically authorized to use. You
may use you account only in accordance with its authorized purposes.
2. Computing is accessible to all students, faculty and staff in the New
Bedford Public Schools. All users are expected to have their own account where
appropriate, You are responsible for safeguarding your computing account. You
are expected to take all necessary precautions to protect access to your
account by periodically changing your password and by not giving it out.
3. You must adhere to policies regarding the imposition of a time limit on
access to all equipment including modems and relinquish access to others with
business of a higher priority. Instructional research and computing, including
assigned work, research projects and other New Bedford Public Schools
course-related activities have priority over other work.
Regarding Computer Resources:
4. You may not intentionally circumvent system protection facilities.
5. Electronic tampering with computer resources is not permitted. You may
not knowingly use any means to produce system failure, degrade performance, or
proliferate computer viruses.
6. You may not engage in unauthorized duplication, installation, alteration
or destruction of data, programs or software. You may not transmit or disclose data,
programs or software belonging to others. Users must respect all copyright laws
that protect software owners, artists and writers. Plagiarism in any form will
not be tolerated.
7. You may not engage in abusive or improper use of computer resources which
includes, but is not limited to, misuse of system/operator privileges,
tampering with equipment and unauthorized removal of equipment components.
Regarding Information Resources:
8. You are expected to abide by generally accepted rules of network etiquette
and conduct yourself in a responsible, ethical and polite manner while on-line.
You are not permitted to transmit, receive, submit or publish any defamatory,
inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexuallyoriented, threatening, offensive
or illegal material. Such abuse includes, but is not limited to,
sending/receiving offensive messages within the New Bedford Public School's or
beyond via network facilities.
9. You are not permitted to use the computing resources for private and/or
commercial purposes that include, but are not limited to, buying and selling
merchandise, product advertising, political lobbying, political campaigning,
profit-making or illegal purposes.
10. You assume all risk associated with using any information obtained via
the Internet. Every effort will be made to direct users to suitable information
resources; however, it is impossible to preview the content of all materials
available on the
Internet, and a user may discover controversial information either by
accident or design. The New Bedford Public Schools specifically denies any
responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its
services.
Your accountability as a user of New Bedford Public School's computer
resources:
I understand that I will be held accountable for all activities including,
but not limited to, the content of materials sent by mail, news or any other
means using my account and/or user privileges. I agree to abide by the news
group etiquette guidelines and that my use of this system will be for
educational purposes only. I agree not to hold the New Bedford Public Schools
nor any of its employees nor any of the institutions or networks providing
access to New Bedford Public Schools responsible for the content of any
material accessed through it.
Penalties:
The system administrators will deem what is inappropriate use, and their
decision is final. Inappropriate use may result in a suspension or cancellation
of computing privileges, as well as other disciplinary or legal action. Users
are considered subject to all local, state and federal laws. Any user who is
found to be in violation of these rules may be subject to the following:
1. Suspension and/or termination of computer use privileges.
2. Suspension and/or expulsion.
3. Referral to civil law enforcement authorities for criminal prosecution.
4. Other legal action, including action to recover civil damages and
property.
In signing, I agree to adhere to and abide by the computer usage policy of
the New Bedford Public Schools and realize the penalties that have been set
forth in this policy.