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The Trion Board of Education recognizes the importance of increased access to advanced technology for students and staff. The Internet is an electronic communications network of computers throughout the world which provides vast, diverse, and unique resources. I. Purpose The goal of providing Internet service to staff and students is to facilitate communications and research by providing access to an electronic depository of information for instructional purposes. II. Proper and ethical Use Transmission of any material in violation of United States or state law is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by patent. Use of the Internet by any student or staff member must be in support of and consistent with the educational objectives of the Trion City School System.
III. Improper and Unethical Use Some specific improper uses of the Internet include, but are not limited to, the following: Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures Using obscene language Harassing, insulting, or attacking others Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer networks Violating copyright laws Using passwords of others Trespassing in others’ folders, documents, or files Intentionally wasting limited resources Employing the network for commercial or political purposes Downloading any computer programs without prior approval Violating regulations prescribed by the Trion City School policy
Inappropriate behaviors will be reported to school principals who will take appropriate disciplinary action. Violations may result in a loss of access and / or disciplinary action. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved. IV. Procedures for Use Agreement forms for using Internet services must be completed by students and staff members according to school guidelines. Agreement forms are available at the school level. Student users must get permission from a teacher or media specialist before requesting time to use the Internet station.
V. Title XVII – Children’s Internet Protection Act 1. In order to insure that the students and staff at Trion City Schools are not exposed to unacceptable material that is available on the Internet, the school will employ an Internet filtering system. In accordance with Title XVII Children’s Internet Protection Act, Trion City Schools will actively strive to prevent access to web sites that contain obscenities, child pornography, other forms of pornography, or materials or information that could be harmful to the health and well being of our students. 2. Additional specifics and clarification relating to CIPA a. Access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web
• A web filter is in place to block access to inappropriate web content.
• A spam filter is in place to prevent incoming email from delivering inappropriate spam, and malicious software. b. The safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications
• A filtering appliance is in place to block access to specific chat tools such as AIM, ICQ, etc…
• The school system recognizes that due to the rapid changing world of internet based technologies, the involvement of the school system staff is required in order to monitor and police the use of the internet by its students. School system staff is committed to remaining actively involved with its students and their internet usage in order to ensure that internet access is used in an appropriate manor.
• A filtering appliance is in place to block access to inappropriate web sites.
• A filtering appliance is in place to block inappropriate email that could potentially be delivered to the school. c. Unauthorized access, including so-called "hacking," and other unlawful activities by minors online.
• The school system is committed to ensuring that appropriate security is in place to prevent unauthorized access to computers.
• Filtering appliances are in place to prevent unauthorized access to inappropriate web sites, applications, and ports.
• Additional details are addressed in the school system’s acceptable use policy. d. Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors.
• Students are not to disclose any personal information with regard to their self, or any other individual without prior approval from an appropriate staff member of the Trion City School system. e. Measures designed to restrict minors' access to materials harmful to minors
• The school system will continue to provide tools such as firewalls, filters, and management utilities which will prevent access by minors to materials which may be considered harmful.
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