The RVSD computer network, because it is connected to the Internet, enables staff to explore thousands of libraries, databases, and bulletin boards while exchanging messages with people throughout the world. The benefits to staff from access in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed the disadvantages.
Telecommunications, electronic information sources, and networked services significantly alter the information landscape for schools by opening classrooms to a broader array of resources. It is expected that staff will blend thoughtful use of such information throughout the curriculum and that the staff will provide guidance and instruction to students in the appropriate use of such resources.
The network is provided for staff to conduct research and communicate with others. Staff members are responsible for good behavior on school computers. Communications on the network are often public in nature. Files stored on district servers and all e-mail is subject to the right of the River Valley School District to monitor, access, read, and review.
The following activities are prohibited for all users of the RVSD computer network:
- Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures, such as racial, sexual, or religious jokes.
- Using obscene language
- Harassing, insulting, or attacking others
- Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer networks
- Violating copyright laws
- Disclosing one’s password to anyone else, or using another’s password
- Trespassing in another’s folder, work, or files
- Intentionally wasting limited resources and/or spending an unusual or extraordinary amount of time on personal e-mail conversation or Internet “surfing”
- Employing the network for commercial purposes
- Any other activity inappropriate for an educational setting
NOTE: Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
APPROVED: November 11, 1999
REVIEWED: March 14, 2002
APPROVED: April 11, 2002
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