File:  IJNDC - ACCEPTABLE USE OF DIGITAL RESOURCES

The Superintendent, in conjunction with the Director of Technology, shall develop and implement appropriate procedures to provide guidance for access to digital resources. Guidelines shall address teacher supervision of digital resources, ethical use of such resources and issues of online privacy. In addition, procedures shall prohibit utilization of digital resources for prohibited or illegal activities and for the use of other programs with the potential of damaging or destroying programs or data.

Technology procedures shall be implemented that effectively address the following:

•  Controlling access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet as defined by the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA);

•  Safety and security of minors in use of digital resources;

•  Preventing unauthorized access, including hacking, viruses, and other unlawful activities by minors online

Annually, all students must agree to and sign an appropriate digital use form developed by the Superintendent in conjunction with the Director of Technology; this form must also be signed for the parent or guardian for students under the age of 18.

All staff must agree to and sign an appropriate digital use form prior to being granted access to district digital resources. Employees must use district resources for the purposes directly related to educational and instructional purposes.

On the recommendation of the Superintendent in conjunction with the Director of Technology, the district shall determine when and which digital resources can be made available to the community. All guest users will be prompted to and must accept a digital use agreement prior to use.

Those violating the digital use agreement will be subject to appropriate consequences.

SOURCE:  MASC 2023

LEGAL REF: 47 USC § 254

CROSS REF: GBEE PERSONNEL USE OF TECHNOLOGY

JICJ STUDENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY

KDC COMMUNITY USE OF DISTRICT RESOURCES