Electronic Communication and Data Management Policy

The Board of Trustees for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD voted to adopt a new policy on Electronic Communication and Data Management. This policy requires all employees that have a user id and password to access the LCM Network to sign an Acceptable Use Agreement.
The following links will allow you to read the policy:


http://www.tasb.org/cgi-pol/do-policy-frame-verity.perl?orgno=181908&policy=CQ(H)-P.html
http://www.tasb.org/cgi-pol/do-policy-frame-verity.perl?orgno=181908&policy=CQ(L)-B21.html

STUDENT CODE OF RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING
AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY


Respect for Privacy
I will respect others’ right to privacy. I will be the only one to use my password.

Respect for Property
I will respect others’ property. I will only change or delete computer programs, files, folders or information belonging to others if I have been given their permission. I will use the technology hardware at Little Cypress-Mauriceville C.I.S.D. with respect. I will not vandalize or otherwise damage school property.

Respect for Ownership
I will respect others’ rights to ownership and right to earn a living for their work. I will only use computer software, files or information which I own or which I have been given permission to borrow. I will not commit piracy (copy software that is copyrighted).

Respect for Acceptable Use
I will use telecommunications with teacher permission and supervision. I will not access or transmit any material which violates any U.S. or state regulation including, but not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material. I will store only school related work in my folder. I will not access the control panel.

Print Student’s Name:

Student Signature: ______________________________________

 

Parents: I understand the importance of the technology rules and will support the Code of Responsible Computing and Use of Technology. Elementary students will only access Internet sites selected by their teachers and will view selected sites with the teacher present. Parents or guardians of students guilty of damaging property will be liable for damages in accordance with the law. I give my child permission to access the Internet.

Parent’s Signature __________________________ Date _________________


 

EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT FOR ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

You are being given access to the District's electronic communications system. Through this system, you will be able to communicate with other schools, colleges, organizations, and people around the world through the Internet and other electronic information systems/networks. You will have access to hundreds of databases, libraries, and computer services all over the world.
With this opportunity comes responsibility. It is important that you read the District policy, administrative regulations, and agreement form and ask questions if you need help in understanding them. Inappropriate system use will result in the loss of the privilege of using this educational and administrative tool.
Please note that the Internet is a network of many types of communication and information networks. It is possible that you may run across some material you might find objectionable. While the District will use filtering technology to restrict access to such material, it is not possible to absolutely prevent such access. It will be your responsibility to follow the rules for appropriate use and to assure that students that you supervise understand the acceptable use agreement regulations.

RULES FOR APPROPRIATE USE
• The account is to be used mainly for educational purposes, but some limited personal use is permitted.
• You will be held responsible at all times for the proper use of your account, and the District may suspend or revoke your access if you violate the rules.
• Remember that people who receive e-mail from you with a school address might think your message represents the school's point of view.
INAPPROPRIATE USES
• Using the system for any illegal purpose.
• Disabling or attempting to disable any Internet filtering device.
• Encrypting communications to avoid security review.
• Borrowing someone's account without permission.
• Downloading or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder.
• Intentionally introducing a virus to the computer system.
• Posting messages or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene,sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another's reputation, or illegal.
• Wasting school resources through improper use of the computer system.
• Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources.
CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE USE
• Suspension of access to the system
• Revocation of the computer system account; or
• Other disciplinary or legal action, in accordance with the District policies and applicable laws.
• I understand that my computer use is not private and that the District will monitor my activity on the computer system.
I have read the District's electronic communications system policy and administrative regulations and agree to abide by their provisions. In consideration for the privilege of using the District's electronic communications system and in consideration for having access to the public networks, I hereby release the District, its operators, and any institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my use of, or inability to use, the system, including, without limitation, the type of damages identified in the District's policy and administrative regulations.