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Technology
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- Authorization for Internet Access
- The use of the District's Internet is a privilege, not a
right.
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The online world has so much to offer children - education,
entertainment and interaction with young people around the world.
Traveling in cyberspace, children can find a pen pal, get help
with their homework, discover a hobby, become computer savvy and
expand their horizons.
Even though children will find a warm welcome online, it's important
to remember that the Internet is a worldwide public place. With
access to computers and people all over the world also comes
the availability of material that may not be considered to be
of educational value in the context of the school setting.
The Internet is a tool for life-long learning. With this new
learning tool students and staff must understand and practice
proper and ethical use. The use of the District's Internet is
a privilege, not a right.
The failure of any user to follow the terms of the Authorization
for Internet Access will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary
action, and/or appropriate legal action. The signatures at the
end of this document assures that you have read the terms and
conditions carefully and understand their significance.
Parts
of our Internet Plan Include:
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| Acceptable
Use [top] |
| Access to the District's Internet must be for
the purpose of education or research and be consistent with the educational
objectives of the District. |
| Privilages [top] |
| The use of the District's Internet is a privilege,
not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of
those privileges. The principal will make all decisions regarding
whether or not a user has violated this Authorization and may deny,
revoke, or suspend access at any time. The principal's decision
is final. |
| Unacceptable
Use [top] |
You are responsible for your actions and activities
involving the network.
Some examples of unacceptable uses are:
- Using
the network for any illegal activity
- Using
another user's account or password
- Invading
the privacy of individuals
- Posting
material authored or created by another without his/her consent
- Accessing,
downloading or posting any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive,
obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially
offensive, harassing,
or illegal material
- Using
the network for private financial or commercial gain
- Posting
anonymous messages
- Using
the network while access privileges are suspended or revoked
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| Network
Ettiquette [top] |
You are expected to abide by the generally accepted
rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to,
the following:
- Have good manners. Be polite.
- Always obey copyright laws.
- Never knowingly post or forward information that's not true.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Do not reveal personal addresses or telephone numbers without permission.
- Do not use the network in any way that would disrupt its use by others.
- Treat people you meet on the Internet as if they were honored guests at your
school.
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| Security [top] |
| Network
security is a high priority. If you can identify a security problem
on the Internet, you must notify your
teacher and/or school administrator. Any user identified as a security
risk may be denied access to the network. |
| Vandalism [top] |
| Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges
and other disciplinary action. Vandalism is defined as any malicious
attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet, or
any other network. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading
or creation of computer viruses. |
| Telephone
Charges [top] |
| The District assumes no responsibility for any
unauthorized charges or fees, including telephone charges, long-distance
charges, per-minute
surcharges, and/or equipment or line costs. |
| No
Warranties [top] |
| The District makes no warranties of any kind,
whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The
District will not be responsible
for any damages you suffer. |
| Indemnification [top] |
| The user agrees to indemnify the School District
for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable attorney
fees, incurred by the District relating to, or arising out of, any
breach of the Authorization. |
- Also available
for downloading
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Questions or comments, email to pekin@pekin.net
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Authorization
for Internet Access