Caddo Public Schools Network Acceptable Use Policy
In as much as it is feasible, students will use the Caddo Parish School
Network, hereinafter referred to as "CPSN", only under the direct
supervision of a teacher or other professional designated by the teacher.
Use of CPSN (including the Internet) Regulations
The Caddo Parish School Board, hereinafter referred to as "CPSB",
provides access to the Internet, via the CPSN, to students and employees.
The Internet is a very exciting educational tool that can greatly benefit
schools. Research, collaborative learning, and exchange of educational
ideas and information are regularly pursued on the Internet. The CPSB
believes that there are appropriate regulations to maximize effective
educational use of the Internet and minimize abuse of the opportunity being
provided to our schools. Ethical, efficient and legal use of any network is
the key to a successful linkage with the Internet. Accordingly, regulations
for participation by any users on the CPSN or Internet accessed via the CPSN
shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. Users must demonstrate honesty, integrity, and respect for others at
all times. Appropriate manners and language shall be required.
2. No photographs, personal addresses, personal phone numbers, or last
names will be permitted in student use of the CPSN .
3. Illegal activities, including copyright or contract violations, shall
not be permitted. The CPSN may not be used for financial or commercial gain.
4. Threatening, profane, or abusive messages shall be forbidden.
5. No activities shall be allowed which may damage or interrupt equipment
or any networking system.
6. Any attempt to alter, harm, or destroy the data of another user of the
CPSN or a user of another network accessed via the CPSN shall be forbidden.
7. No user is permitted to upload, or create, a computer virus on the
Internet or any networking system.
8. Resources offered by the CPSN and paid for by the CPSN may not be
willfully wasted.
9. A user shall not attempt to access any CPSN resources or entities not
previously authorized by the teacher.
10. Invading the privacy of another user, or using their account, shall not
be tolerated.
11. Posting personal messages without the author's consent shall be
forbidden.
12. Sending or posting anonymous messages shall be forbidden.
13. Perusing or otherwise accessing obscene or pornographic material, or
using profanity in messages shall be forbidden.
14. Perusing or otherwise accessing information on manufacturing bombs or
other incendiary devices shall be forbidden.
15. Product advertising, political lobbying, or sending messages involving
illegal activities shall not be permitted. Violations shall be reported to
the teacher/supervisor when evidece of such is encountered on the Internet.
16. Any subscriptions to list servers, bulletin boards, or on-line services
shall be approved by the Superintendent or his designee prior to any such
usage.
17. When a security problem is detected, it shall be reported immediately
to the teacher/supervisor. The problem shall not be demonstrated to other
users.
18. Suspension of CPSN privileges shall automatically result for a user who
accesses, sends, receives, or configures electronically any profance or
obscene language or pictures.
19. The CPSN is considered a limited forum; therefore, the district may
restrict your right to free speech for valid educational reasons or
violation of CPSB policy.
20. Each user is responsible for the backup of their files/documents.
No one shall be permitted to use the CPSN unless the completed Caddo
Parish School Board Electronic Communication System Informed Consent
Agreement has been submitted to the Superintendent or designee.
