To use the internet at Rawsonville Elementary School, each student must have
a current Internet Use Consent Form on file. To obtain an internet use
consent form, please see your child's classroom teacher, or see the document
below.
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Van Buren Public School District
Acceptable Use Policy and Procedures
Please read this document carefully before signing.
INTRODUCTION
Technology resources, including access to the Internet, are now
available to students and employees in the Van Buren Public School District.
This service, Wayne-Net, is authorized through the Wayne County Regional
Educational Service Agency (WCRESA).
The purpose of the District-provided Internet access is to facilitate
communications in support of research and education. To remain eligible as
a user, a student's use must be in support of and consistent with the
educational objectives of the District. Access is a privilege, not a right.
Access necessitates responsibility.
The Internet offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to both
students and employees. Our goal in providing this service to employees and
students is to promote educational excellence in schools by facilitating
resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
Students and employees may have access to:
1. Electronic communication with people all over the world.
2. Public-domain software and graphics of all types for school use.
3. Access to many University Library Catalogs, the Library of Congress,
and ERIC, a large collection of information relevant to educators
and students.
4. Graphical access to the World Wide Web
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 Van Buren Public School
District has in place precautions, through supervision as well as other
available resources, such as filtering, to restrict access to inappropriate
materials. Filtering blocks access to visual depictions that are obscene,
pornographic, inappropriate for students, or harmful to minors. However, on
a global network it is impossible to control all materials, and an
industrious user may discover controversial information. The Van Buren
Public School District firmly believes that the valuable information and
interaction available on this worldwide network far out weighs the
possibility that users may violate this policy and procure material that is
not consistent with the policies and educational goals of the District.
Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of
regional and state networks with government agencies. The smooth operation
of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who must
adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided here so that you
are aware of your privileges and responsibilities. In general this requires
responsible, ethical, and legal utilization of the network resources.
If a Van Buren Public School District user violates any of these
provisions, his or her access will be terminated immediately, and he or she
will face possible disciplinary and/or legal action. Additionally, future
access may be denied.
The signatures at the end of this document are legally binding and
indicate that the names of the parties who signed have read the terms and
conditions carefully, understand their significance, and agree to abide by
said terms and conditions.
Internet - Terms and Conditions of Use
1. Usage:
The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate
or improper use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. Prior to
using the internet, each student or employee who accesses the internet must
take part in a discussion with a designated Van Buren Public School District
staff member as to the proper use of the network and the terms and
conditions as determined by the District.
System activity on Wayne-Net will be monitored for occasions of abuse
and general system maintenance.
The supervising staff member and/or the building administrator will
deem what is inappropriate use and his/her decision is final.
The administration, faculty, and staff of Van Buren Public School
District may request, in writing, that the school’s administrator deny,
revoke, or suspend the access of a specific user at any time. Additionally,
the school’s principal may deny access at any time.
2. Network Etiquette:
You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network
etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Be polite. Do not become abusive in your messages.
b. Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities, or
any other inappropriate language.
3. Acceptable Use:
The purpose of the networks making up the Internet is to support
research and education in and among academic institutions by providing
access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. Any
Internet use must be in support of education and research, as well as
consistent with the educational objectives of the Van Buren Public School
District. Use of other organizations’ network or computing resources must
comply with the rules appropriate for that network and be consistent with
the terms and conditions herein. Transmission of any material in violation
of any national or state regulations is prohibited. This includes, but is
not limited to the following: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene
material or material protected by trade secret. (Note, in particular, that
copyrighted software may not be transferred electronically.)
a. Do not reveal personal information such as the addresses,
telephone numbers, or otherwise personally identifiable information
of students, staff members, or yourself.
b. Note that electronic communication is not guaranteed to be private.
Other people who operate the system do have access to all
communications. Messages relating to or in support of illegal
activities may be reported to the appropriate authorities.
c. Do not use the network in such a way that disrupts the use of the
network by other users. (i.e., an individual damages software or
hardware, or the user introduces a virus or any other contamination
into the network.)
d. All communications and information accessible via the network should
be assumed to be private property and should be treated as such.
Hacking or any attempt to otherwise compromise system security is
absolutely prohibited.
e. Use for commercial activities by for-profit organizations, product
promotion, political lobbying, or illegal activities is strictly
prohibited.
f. Use of public property for personal gain is a felony and is subject
to prosecution.
g. Use of the network to harm or harass others is prohibited.
h. Use of e-mail, educational chat rooms, and other forms of direct
electronic communications is subject to administrative approval and
requires teacher supervision and monitoring. Non-educational chat
and talk sessions are prohibited.
Any violation of any of the above will result in loss of privileges,
disciplinary action, and possible legal action.
4. No Warranties:
Van Buren Public School District makes no warranties of any kind,
whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing.
Van Buren Public School District will not be held responsible nor held
liable for any damages you may suffer as a result of your use of the
internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the loss of data resulting
from delays, non-deliveries, mistaken deliveries, or service interruptions
caused by, but not limited to, its own negligence or your errors or
omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at your own
risk. Van Buren Public School District specifically denies any
responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through
its services.
5. Security:
Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the
system involves many users. If you believe that you can identify a security
problem on the Internet, you must notify immediately the school’s
supervising staff member or your school’s principal or another Van Buren
Public Schools’ administrator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users.
Attempts to log-on to the network or Internet as a system administrator
will result in cancellation of user privileges and discipline.
Any user identified as a security risk as determined by the building
principal or his or her designee may be denied access to the Internet.
6. Vandalism:
Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges, possible
restitution and legal action. Vandalism is defined as, but not limited to,
any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the network,
the Internet, or any of the above listed agencies or other networks that are
connected to the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the
uploading or creation of computer viruses.
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Complete and return this portion to your child's teacher.
School District Internet Use Agreement
I understand and will abide by the Van Buren School District's Internet
Use Policy. I further understand that any violation of this policy is
unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. I also understand that
should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school
disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action may be
taken.
Student's Full Name: ________________________________________________________
Student's Signature: ________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________
Parent or Guardian
As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the
district's Internet Use Policy. I understand that Internet access granted to
my child is designed solely for educational purposes. It is further
understood that the Van Buren Public School District will take precautions
and will monitor my son's/daughter's access to controversial material.
I also recognize that it is impossible for the School District to
restrict access to all controversial materials, and I further agree that I
will not hold them responsible for materials acquired, accessed, or viewed
on the network. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision if and
when my child's use is not in a school setting. I hereby give permission for
my child to access the Internet and certify that the information that I have
given and is herein contained on this form is correct.
Parent or Guardian's Name (please print): ___________________________________
Parent or Guardian's Signature: _____________________________________________
Date: _________________________
