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Barre Town Supervisory District Policy Manual

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY   CODE: IIC-1

Preamble:

This document outlines the proper and acceptable use of all aspects of Barre Supervisory Union (BSU) computers.

Educational Purpose:

The Barre Supervisory Union computers enhance school curriculum by serving as a resource for improving and enriching the teaching and learning in the Barre schools.

Privilege:

Use of the Barre Supervisory Union computers is a privilege --- not a right. Inappropriate use will lead to disciplinary action which may include restriction or cancellation of computer privileges, suspension, expulsion, and/or legal action. Commonly accepted guidelines for developmentally appropriate skills will apply.

Responsibilities:

All users assume full liability - legal, financial or otherwise - for their actions when using the Barre Supervisory Union computers.

Involvement in these or any associated activities will result in disciplinary action.

• involvement in any activity prohibited by law, including copyright violations.

• hacking, including the accessing, storing, transferring, altering, deleting, installing or downloading files without authorization
• attempting to establish commercial ventures on the network for the selling or trading of personal property
• involvement in online games
• storing, printing or transferring harmful or deliberately offensive materials
• transferring "chain" type letters
• sharing passwords, logins or information in violation of the "Maintenance of Student Records Policy.

USERS WILL:

• use BSU computers for authorized purposes only
• use only software authorized by the BSU
• respect the normal and proper operation of BSU equipment
• respect the rights and privacy of others to use BSU equipment or services
• only engage in chat, e-mail, or other electronic communication approved by an authorized staff member.

Copyrighted materials:

All users will respect copyright laws and software licensing agreements. They will acknowledge their sources and will not copy software without permission.

Privacy:

Authorized BSU staff may inspect any materials transferred through or stored on a BSU computer for any reason at any time without prior notice. They have the right to remove inappropriate material and to take disciplinary action. There should be no expectation of privacy for files stored on the system.

Acceptable Use Policy
The Barre Supervisory Union Computer User Contract

I understand and agree to abide by all rules that are listed in the Barre Supervisory Union Computer Acceptable Use Policy.

Use of the Barre Supervisory Union computers is a privilege -- not a right. Inappropriate behaviors will lead to disciplinary action which may include restriction or cancellation of computer privileges, suspension, expulsion, and/or legal action.

Signed:________________________________ Date:_____________ User's (Student or Staff Member) Name

Printed Name: _______________________________________ User's (Student or Staff Member) Name

Grade:__________________ School:_________________________

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The following section needs to be signed by a parent or guardian unless the applicant is eighteen years of age or older.

I understand and agree to the provisions set forth above. I understand and accept that certain materials accessible through the Internet may be objectionable to me. I accept all financial and legal liabilities which may result from my child's use of the Barre Supervisory Union computers.

I approve my child's use of the Internet, understanding that the Barre Supevisory Union makes every effort to see that student computer use is supervised by an adult.

Yes __________ No __________

Signed: _______________________________________________ Parent or Guardian

Comment: _____________________________________________________________

1st Reading: 6/8/00, 6/14/01
Adopted/2nd Reading: 6/20/00, 10/11/01