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INTERNET AND OTHER COMPUTER NETWORKS
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

The (NAME OF SCHOOL) believes that the use of the Internet and other local and/or wide area networks will fur-ther education by promoting the exchange of information and ideas and by providing intra-and inter-district, state-wide, national, and global opportunities for staff, students, and the community.

Students will be able to access the Internet under the supervision of their teachers. Individual student, employee, and patron accounts and E-mail ad-dresses (will/will not) be provided and the user (will/will not) be permitted to use the address to send and receive mail at school.

Since the Internet constitutes an unregulated collection of educational resources, which change constantly, it is not possible to predict or control exactly what resources users may locate. The school district makes no guarantees of the accuracy of the information or the appropriateness of materials, which a student may encounter. Students will be under teacher supervision; however, it is not possible to constantly monitor individual students and what they are accessing. Students and other users will refrain from intentionally accessing and downloading any text, picture, or online conferencing that includes material which is considered to be obscene, libelous, indecent, vulgar, profane, or lewd; adver-tises any product or service to minors prohibited by law; presents a clear and present danger; or will cause the commis-sion of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school regulations. Users will not solicit or receive any information or service, which could result in unauthorized expense to the district.

Users will be courteous and polite. Messages will be concise and not abusive in content or language. Personal infor-mation should not be revealed. Records of Internet use will be considered confidential; however, users must be aware that any message or information posted on the Internet may be accessed by others for whom it is not intended. E-mail and downloaded materials will be deleted from the system on a regularly scheduled basis.

Users of the services will respect all copyright and license agreements. Copyrighted software, pictures, or music will not be downloaded for use, which violates copyright laws.

Staff, students, and the community must agree to attend an orientation which will address the issues of appropriate use of the school network, Internet, copyright laws, Internet etiquette, and fees (if any) incurred during the use of the serv-ices. An Internet/Computer Network use agreement will be signed by all persons wishing to use the services provided by the school district.

Violation of the Internet/Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy will result in forfeiture of all user privileges. Violators shall also be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Pending investigation into a student/staff complaint of inappropriate use of the networks, user privileges will be suspended.

The district shall not be liable for users' inappropriate use of electronic communication resources or violations of copyright restrictions, users' mistakes or negligence, or costs incurred by users. The district shall not be responsible for ensuring the accuracy or usability of any information found on the Internet. REFERENCE: 21 O.S. �1040.75, �1040.76

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNET AND OTHER COMPUTER NETWORK ACCESS
The purpose of providing Internet and other computer network access in this district is to promote the exchange of in-formation and ideas with the global community. The following represents a guide to the acceptable use of the technol-ogy provided by this district. All network use must be consistent with the policies and goals of this school district. Inappropriate use of district technology will result in the loss of technology use, disciplinary action, and/or referral to legal authorities.

All Internet and other computer network users will be expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Be polite. Messages should not be abusive to others.

2. Take pride in communications. Check spelling and grammar.

3. Use appropriate language. Do not swear or use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language, symbols, or pictures.

4. Protect password confidentiality. Passwords are not to be shared with others. Using another user's account or password or allowing such access by another may be permitted only with the approval of the supervising teacher or system administrator.

5. Do not reveal your personal address or telephone number or those of other persons. No student information protected by FERPA should be electronically transmitted or otherwise disseminated through the network.

6. Illegal activities are strictly prohibited.

7. The district technology is not to be used for playing multi-user or other network intensive games, commercial ventures, Internet relay chat lines, or downloading excessively large files.

8. No charges for services, products, or information are to be incurred without appropriate permission.

9. Be aware that electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the proper authorities.

10. Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users.

11. Respect the privacy of others. Do not read the mail or files of others without their permission. All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property. Copyright and licensing laws will not be intentionally violated.

12. Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, data of another user, Internet, or any other agencies or other networks, which may be accessed. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

13. Report security problems to the supervising teacher or systems administer.

USER AGREEMENT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE INTERNET USED IN ENID PUBLIC SCHOOLS I understand and will abide by the Terms and Conditions for Use of the Internet. I further understand that any violation of the regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, and school disciplinary and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.

User�s Full Name (Please print):____________________

User�s Signature:____________________ Date:_______

INSTRUCTOR I have read the Terms and Conditions for Use of the Internet and I have instructed this student on acceptable use of the network and proper network etiquette. However, since the student may use the network for individual work or in the context of another class, I cannot be held responsible for the student's use of the network.

Instructor�s Name (Please print):_________________

Instructor�s Signature:___________________ Date:_______

PARENTAL OR GUARDIAN RELEASE (Must be read and signed if student is under the age of 18)
For Student Use of the Internet As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Terms and Conditions for Use of the Internet. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes and that the Enid Board of Education and the Oklahoma State Department of Education have taken available precautions to eliminate obscene material. However, I also recognize it is impossible for the Enid Board of Education and the Oklahoma State Department of Education to restrict access to all obscene materials and I will not hold either entity responsible for materials acquired on the network. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child's use is not in a school setting. I hereby give my permission to grant access for my child and certify that the information contained on this form is correct.

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For Student Works on Enid School District's Websites I understand that through classroom and school activities my child may have works placed on Enid School District's websites during this year (June 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001). I further understand that the Enid School District will never place a pictorial representation of my child or any address or telephone information on websites, and that my child's works will be signed with only their initials. No exceptions to these conditions will be made.

I give my permission for my child's works to be placed on these websites. I also authorize the District, without limitation, the right to broadcast these works and expressly waive any rights or claim I may have against the Enid Board of Education and all of its employees except as outlined in this release. I further understand that by granting this permission, I relinquish all control over reproduction, exhibition, publication, and distribution of the materials placed on the District's websites.

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My signature below confirms my approvals and/or disapproval�s regarding my child having work placed on the school district's website, being electronically taped during school programs/activities, and having access to the Internet while using the school district's computers/equipment.

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Signature of Student                       Grade       Date         Signature of Guardian               Date