| Code
of Conduct for Network Services
Definitions
Network
Services refers to the services provided on the local area network
within the school, and the Wide area network throughout the district
including Internet connectivity available from the desktops of
computers on the network.
These services include:
- Network
print service
- File
sharing and storage
- Internet
access
- e-mail
(limited accounts)
Network
Users refers to students, staff and others given access to the
school network services. Rights
Users
have the right to:
- Use
available technology including network services in their daily
learning.
- Examine
a broad range of opinions and ideas in the educational process
including the right to locate, use and exchange information and
ideas using network services.
- Communicate
with other individuals including those accessible using network
services.
Responsibilities Users
have the responsibility to:
- Use
and maintain school district hardware and software competently
and respectfully.
-
Use
Internet to facilitate communications in support of research and
education.
-
Learn
to appropriately use the network services.
-
Follow
all State and Federal statutes regarding copyright and
technology use.
-
Maintain
and respect the privacy of the user accounts and activities
of
all (hacking).
-
Follow
the established guidelines and acceptable computer etiquette.
Report any violation of appropriate network etiquette to network
services personnel.
-
Use
appropriate language at all times.
-
Respect
the data and files of other users (plagiarism).
-
Consume
resources such as paper, time, or access appropriately
-
Identify
all their communication on the Internet and behave in an ethical
and legal manner.
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