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The Chassell
Township School District has a variety
of electronic resources and access to
the Internet available for educational
and informational purposes.
The Internet
is a vast network of computer networks
linking thousands of computers around
the world used by educators, businesses,
the government, the military, and other
organizations, as well as individuals.
In schools and libraries it can be used
to educate and inform in the same way as
learning resources such as books,
magazines, videos, CD-ROM, and other
informational resources. Students and
staff can use the Internet to
communicate with other schools,
colleges, and organizations, and to
participate in distance learning
activities. They are able to consult
with experts, locate material, research
subjects, learn concepts, and meet their
informational needs.
Because the
Internet is a constantly changing
environment, it is impossible to predict
with certainty what information users
may locate. It is essential for each
user of the Internet to recognize
his/her responsibility in having access
to vast services, sites, systems, and
people. The user is ultimately
responsible for his/her actions in
accessing the Internet.
Institutional Rights and
Responsibilities
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Our
school has the right to allocate
resources in accordance with our
mission.
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Our
school has the right to establish
policies and procedures which govern
the use and security of electronic
resources. This may include
disciplinary restriction of computer
access.
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Our
school has the right to review files
to restore system integrity and to
insure that the system is being used
responsibly.
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Our
school has a responsibility to
respect the privacy of individuals
whenever possible.
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Our
school has a responsibility to
provide equal access to all users of
electronic resources.
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Our
school has a responsibility to train
and support students and staff to
effectively use information
technology.
Individual
Rights and Responsibilities
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Users
access to electronic resources shall
not be denied without just cause.
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All
users have ownership rights over
their own intellectual work.
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All
users have the right to be informed
of policies pertaining to the use of
electronic resources.
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Each
user is responsible to the learning
community for recognizing that all
electronic resources are shared and
that all users are responsible for
refraining from acts that waste time
and resources or prevent others from
using them.
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Each
user is responsible for respecting
the rights of privacy of other
users, respecting the equipment,
respecting the diversity of
opinions, avoiding abusive language,
and complying with legal
restrictions regarding the use of
information resources as outlined in
the User's Agreement and Code of
Conduct.
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Each
user will be required to read and
understand the policies and
procedures required by this School
District pertaining to the use of
electronic resources.
Electronic
Resources User's Agreement and Code of
Conduct
The Chassell
Township Schools provide access to a
wide collection of electronic resources.
This agreement sets forth the conditions
for the use of these resources. One of
these resources is the Internet. The
Internet links computer networks around
the world giving users in our school
district access to a wide variety of
computer and information resources. In
General, electronic traffic passes
freely in a trusting atmosphere with a
minimum of constraints. The Chassell
Township Schools provide access to these
local, national, and international
sources of information and collaboration
which are so vital to our students and
staff members today. The Internet is
seen as an extension of our school's
resources, and every user has rights and
responsibilities, including the
responsibility to respect and protect
the rights of other users in our school
and on the Internet. Users are expected
to act in a responsible, ethical, and
legal manner in accordance with the
school mission statement, code of
conduct, policies,of network access
providers, and State and Federal laws.
All users of
electronic resources in the Chassell
Township Schools will be held
responsible for their actions and
activity. Unacceptable uses of these
resources will result in the suspension
or revoking of these privileges. Some
examples of such unacceptable use
include but are not limited to :
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Using
electronic resources for any illegal
activity, including violation of
copyright or other contract,
harassment, or plagiarism.
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Using
the electronic resources of our
school district for financial or
commercial gain.
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Degrading or disrupting equipment or
system performance.
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Vandalizing data of another user.
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Wastefully using finite resources.
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Gaining
unauthorized access to resources or
entities.
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Invading
the privacy of individuals.
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Using an
account owned by another user.
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Posting
personal communications without the
author's consent.
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Posting
anonymous messages.
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The
knowing or inadvertent spread of
computer viruses.
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Deliberately sending, retrieving, or
displaying text or graphics which
may reasonably be construed as
obscene or abusive.
Disciplinary
Action
Discipline
will be based on the severity and
frequency of the offense and may
include:
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A user
may be suspended from using all
computer equipment at the Chassell
Township Schools for a period of up
to one year.
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A user
may be required to make full
financial restitution.
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A user
may be banned from access to the
Internet.
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A
student may be suspended from
school.
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A user
may be denied use of school and
library computers.
Email Policy
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Only one
e-mail account (approved by the
Board) per user is permitted.
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User
must have written parental approval.
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E-mail
user name must be registered with
the System Administrator.
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You must
access your e-mail account from your
Chassell Township School login only.
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No
internet based games allowed.
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No chat
room usage allowed.
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No
downloads allowed except for school
related activities. Students MUST
have teacher approval before
downloading. All software
installations must be approved by
the System Administrator.
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No on
line auctions, purchases, or
gambling.
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