AUP AND BYOT POLICY

Introduction, purpose, philosophy, and preamble: The School District of Monroe believes in using technology and web resources as a tool for research and education. The Board of Education supports the use of technology and Web resources to access educational resources and reference materials to meet its educational mission. The policies outlined in this document are intended to cover all available technologies, not just those specifically listed. The School District of Monroe defines Technology resources as, but not limited to, Internet access, desktop computers, mobile computers or devices, videoconferencing capabilities, online collaboration capabilities, message boards and email. Web resources are a collection of tools that enable interaction on the Internet. Web resources include, but not limited to, the Internet, blogs, wikis, podcasts, social-bookmarking, social networking sites, multi-user role-playing environments, video games and other forms of electronic communication. The District permits responsible and safe use of these tools for instructional and educational purposes. Users are expected to engage in safe and acceptable use of the Web resources. The information available via the Internet is constantly changing. Since it is impossible to predict with certainty what information individuals might locate, making electronic information available to individuals does not imply endorsement of that content by the District. The use of any technology resources is considered an extension of the classroom. Therefore, compliance with all District policies, guidelines, rules, and acceptable standards of behavior are necessary and required. Any communication that is considered inappropriate for the classroom is also inappropriate using technology. Additionally electronic devices, whether district-owned or personal, should be used to promote genuine learning, research, and positive communication, not for such things as academic dishonesty (cheating) and/or hurtful and disrespectful communications. Devices should be used at the appropriate time, and whit the teachers permission. Your personal device should not be a source of distraction or disruption of the teaching-learning environment. When not required by a teacher, personal devices are to be kept out of sight and turned off. When using a device be mindful that you are not violating another persons reasonable expectation of privacy. The taking of pictures, videos without a persons permission is not permitted. Take care of your devices. Be mindful of securing them. Put your name on your device. Do not share any passwords etc. Parental Opt-Out Provision The District recognizes that parent/guardians bear the primary responsibility for transmitting their particular value-set to their children. The District encourages parent/guardians to set clear expectations about the materials that is and is not acceptable for their children.

The District will provide students access to technology resources, including a computer login, Internet access and an email address. Parents or guardians have the right to view contents of their childs user account, if possible, accessible and within the confines of applicable law, or to revoke their childs technology permissions, upon written request. Non-District-Provided Technology The District permits approved use of personal technology devices by students and staff in support of teaching and learning, managing resources, and connecting with stakeholders. Personal devices must meet minimum requirements for network access. Limited use of personal devices is permitted so long as it does not interfere with educational or employment responsibilities and as long as the use does not hinder, disrupt or consume an unreasonable amount of network resources, violate state or federal law, or other Board policies. In order to address equity issues, the District will provide alternatives to students who do not own, or wish to bring, a personal device to school. Personal devices may include, but are not limited to, laptop computers, portable digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, iPods/MP3 players, wireless devices, digital cameras, storage devices, or other electronics that may be carried on a person. The District is not liable for the loss, damage, or misuse of any personal device including while on District property or while attending school-sponsored activities. Technical Support will not be provided for personal devices. The students must take full responsibility for setting up and maintaining their devices. Users that make use of any personal technology must follow all rules and guidelines of this Policy and related policies, guidelines and rules. The building administration will establish standardized guidelines regarding the use, nonuse or scope of permissible use of personal devices at the elementary and secondary levels. These guidelines shall not be less restrictive than the direction given by the District in its policies. When devices are on school property or on a school-sponsored activity, they will be treated as school property. The district may examine the personal electronic devices and search its contents if there is a reason to believe that school policies, rules or regulations have been violated. The building, or district, administration may involve law enforcement if the device is used for an illegal purpose or for a purpose that causes harm to others. The District is not responsible for the security of personal devices and reserves the right to restrict users whose devices are not secure. Limitations, privileges, privacy: Technology resources provided by the District are for educational purposes only. Appropriate uses are those, which support the Districts mission and vision. Use of technology resources is a privilege. A user will be held responsible for his or her actions and obligations. Users that make

use of either any personal technology or district technology must follow all rules and guidelines of this Policy, related policies, guidelines and rules. Anyone who doesnt f ollow these will be subject to consequences as defined or outlined in the student handbook and/or district policy. The District, in its sole discretion, may revoke a users technology privilege. Users of the technology resources will annually review the current acceptable use policies and guidelines. Home and personal Internet or other communication technology use can have an impact on the District, school and others. If Internet expression creates a substantial disruption at school, offenders may be subject to school disciplinary action and/or legal action. Substantial disruption includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: Necessary cessation of instruction or educational activities; Inability of students or educational staff to focus on learning or function as an educational unit because of a hostile environment (including cyber-bullying); Severe or repetitive disciplinary measures are needed in the classroom or during educational activities; Exhibition of other behavior by students that substantially interfere with the learning environment; Threatening acts or behavior to personnel and students; or Endangering the health and safety of self or others.

Internet expression that creates a substantial disruption at school is a violation of this Policy and may be a violation of other District policies, guidelines and rules. The use of your account by others will pass the liability of their actions to you. The use of anothers account can result in discipline as determined by the District. Attempts to log-on to the network as a hacker may result in cancellation of user privileges, and/or other discipline, up to and including termination (employee) or expulsion (students). The Technology Department manages all passwords. The Technology Department determines the change frequency and syntax of all passwords. The District reserves the right to suspend privileges for passwords that are offensive and/or not adequate to provide security. The District reserves the right to change the method in which network resources can be accessed, i.e. Cards, Biometrics. The District is not liable for any damage suffered by a user of the system, including but not limited to, hardware, software, loss of data stored on or transmitted by technology resources or interruptions of service. The District is not responsible for any mistakes or negligence, liability, copyright infringements or other costs incurred by the person using the Districts technology resources, or the accuracy or quality of information received over the Web resources. Copyright infringement, which may include the duplication of software or works, is a violation of the law and Board policy. Users should have no expectation of privacy in the contents of any communications or files on District technology resources or Web resources unless such expectation is granted by law. The District has access to its technology resources and District-sponsored Web resources and

maintains the right to access, inspect, investigate and monitor all use and its resources, including all files, communications and information created on, with or transmitted using its technology resources or Web resources, and including e-mail, text messages, internet usage, and any other communications or information, without notice to or consent of the user. All such files, communications, or information can be reviewed by the District for any purpose and at any time, and may be subject to monitoring, review and disclosure pursuant to civil and criminal matters, investigatory purposes, or any other lawful reason. School officials reserve the right to discipline users who violate terms of this Policy and procedure, which may result in suspension of technology privileges, legal action, and discipline up to and including suspension and expulsion for students and discipline up to and including discharge for employees. Connected to Policy JFCKL, Locker Room Privacy, Locker rooms are provided for the use of physical education students, athletes and other activity groups and individuals authorized by the Administration. No cameras, video recorders, cell phones or other personal devices may be used in locker rooms or rest rooms. No devices may be used to record or transfer images or sound in the locker room or rest room at any time. Cyber-bullying, harassment, and defamation: The District will promote safe online activity for students and educate students about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and cyber-bullying awareness and response. This includes, but is not limited to: Teaching students how to locate and evaluate appropriate electronic sources; Teaching students information literacy skills, including understanding of safety, copyright, ethical practice and data privacy; and, Teaching students proper safety procedures when using e-mail, social networking websites, texting, and other forms of direct electronic communication.

Users will not post information online that would endanger the health, safety, or emotional well-being of other individuals. Users will abide by restrictions against inappropriate language and posting obscene, lewd, vulgar, rude, threatening, disrespectful, or defamatory content. Users will not engage in or in any manner partake in or be party to cyber-bullying, harassment, or defamation. This includes teasing, intimidation, sending/posting inappropriate, hurtful, or false email messages, instant messages, text messages, digital pictures, images, or video. Use of District systems for such acts will result in disciplinary action, loss of privileges, and/or criminal prosecution. In situations in which students have engaged in cyber-bullying outside of the school environment using non-District resources, disciplinary action shall be taken based upon whether the conduct is determined to be a disruption of the education process.

AUP AND BYOT Administrative Regulations

Student use of personal electronic communication devices in support of learning activities is allowed in school buildings, on school grounds and in school vehicles at the discretion of teachers and administrators. Students who bring electronic devices do so at their own risk. The School District of Monroe is not responsible for the safety, security, loss of or damage to devices brought to school. Use of personal electronic communication devices shall not disrupt the educational process or the work of others. Students violating District Acceptable Use or disciplinary policies shall be disciplined in accordance with established procedures. This policy will be published in student handbooks and distributed annually. Acceptable Use Guidelines for All Users The following actions are prohibited use, access, storage or transmittal of inappropriate content. (Examples of inappropriate content include offensive, profane, abusive, harassing, sexually explicit, threatening, or obscene language or visual depictions, as well as pornography and child pornography.) use of an account other than their own or misrepresentation of their identity. access, change, destroy, or share any computer files that do not belong to the user. deliberately access or distribute materials that are inconsistent with the schools code of conduct or the districts educational goals, or show others how to do the same. reveal personal data of students and staff (e.g. PIN, social security number, credit card number, passwords, personal addresses or telephone numbers). use the system for commercial use or personal gain. use the system for political advocacy. create and/or willfully distribute a computer virus over the network. use the system to illegally transfer software or other copyrighted material, otherwise known as pirating. use the network in such a way that they would disrupt the use of the network by other users. deliberately or willfully cause damage to technology equipment or assist others in doing the same. deliberately or willfully attempt to bypass or compromise security measures in place on the network, including the use of proxy sites. Install or download any program on district-owned equipment, except with the expressed approval of the District Network Department.

Consequences Inappropriate use of the Districts technology resources, Web resources or District property and any other violation of District policies, guidelines or rules may result in suspension of technology privileges, report to criminal authorities, legal action, and discipline up to and including suspension and expulsion for students and discipline up to and including discharge for employees. Specifically, users are notified that sexually explicit or pornographic content has no place in the District and violators who use or access such content will face severe consequences including expulsion or termination. In addition, violations may result in financial charges for repair, replacement or services, as well as legal action. Appeals may be made in accordance with appropriate Board policies, procedures, employee contracts and student handbooks. Security measures, access to inappropriate material, CIPA: It is the policy of the School District of Monroe to: (a) prevent access to or transmission of inappropriate content in its computers and over its network through electronic mail or other forms of communication; (b) promote the safety and security of minors using the Districts computers, electronic mail, chat rooms, text messaging, instant messaging and other forms of communications; (c) prevent unauthorized access (such as hacking) and other unlawful activities; (d) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of student personally identifiable information; and (e) comply with CIPAthe Childrens Internet Protection Act [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)] and all other applicable laws. The District uses an Internet content filtering system to limit access to material that is harmful to students, obscene or disruptive to the educational or work environment, and to a lesser degree, high risk activities. Furthermore the District reserves the right to block sites that it determines does not enhance educational activities. However no technology measure can block 100% of inappropriate content so the District emphasizes the importance of responsible use and of parent and staff supervision in monitoring student use of technology. It shall be the responsibility of all instructional members of the District and parents to educate, supervise and monitor appropriate use of the online computer network and access to the Internet in accordance with this Policy.