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DANBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Danbury, Connecticut

POLICY  

 ACCEPTABLE USE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES- STUDENTS AND STAFF

 Adopted:  12/9/98, revised 5/2012 

Policy No.   7-796*

 

Danbury Public Schools provides students and staff access to a multitude of  electronic resources.  These resources are the property of DPS and should be used solely for legitimate and authorized instructional, administrative and public service purposes to enhance learning and improve communication within the school district and to the global community. The advantages of having access to these resources are far greater than any potential downside.  However, with the privilege of access comes the responsibility of  students, staff, and public to exercise appropriate personal responsibility in the use of these resources.  The district’s policies are intended to promote the most effective, safe, productive, and instructionally sound uses of network and its tools. Danbury Public Schools makes a good faith effort to protect its students and staff from exposure that are harmful or explicit.  The district maintains a system of filtering devices and software controls that meet federal standards established in the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

                                                                    

One of the roles of Danbury Public Schools is to train our school community to be responsible digital citizens who use information and technology in safe, legal, and responsible ways. In alignment with the Danbury Public Schools Learning Tree,  a responsible digital citizen is one who:

                        

  • Respects one's self: Users will select online names that are appropriate and will consider the information and images that are posted online.
  • Respects others: Users will refrain from using technologies to bully, tease or harass other people.
  • Protects one's self and others: Users will protect themselves and others by reporting abuse and not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications.
  • Respects intellectual property: Users will suitably cite any and all electronic resources such as the use of websites, music, books, media, etc. that is used for any purpose.
  • Protects intellectual property and follows fair use guidelines: Users will request to use the software and media others produce and  adhere to fair use guidelines of other’s intellectual property

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Danbury School System is responsible for:

· Providing an Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources Agreement

· Providing training for administration, staff, and students in the appropriate, ethical, responsible, and effective use of the information technology.

· Assuring that the users understand that failure to adhere to this Acceptable Use Agreement  will result in loss of privilege and/or disciplinary action.

· Making the users knowledgeable of privacy, copyright infringement, email etiquette, computer viruses, and intended use of Internet resources.

 It is important that everyone,staff, students and parents alike, understand that the Danbury Public Schools, as the owner of the network equipment, both hardware and software, intends to monitor and review the use of this technology to ensure that users engage only in appropriate uses.  The Danbury Public Schools will monitor and review in a limited fashion, but will do so as needed to maximize utilization of the network for educational purposes. The Danbury Public Schools’ reserve the rights to alter, amend, delete or discontinue the foregoing policies in whole or in part, at any time and in its absolute discretion.

 

As part of the monitoring and reviewing, the Danbury Public Schools will retain the capacity to bypass any individual password of a student or other user. Users will be reminded of the The Danbury Public Schools’ ability to monitor and review access each time a user logs into the district’s network via a mobile or desktop device. Therefore, all users must be aware that they should not have any expectation of personal privacy in the use of the network.

 

The Board of Education will ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to:

1. Gain an understanding of the applications and social implications of technology in society;

2. Develop skills in the use of technology as learning, communications and problem solving tools;

3. Develop skills in the use of technology that can enhance further education or employment opportunities.

An Instructional Technology Plan shall be developed, implemented, evaluated and updated to:

1. Plan and maintain for equitable student and staff access to technology as funds permit;

2. Provide instructional personnel with appropriate in-service in the use of instructional technology resources,

3. Develop instructional objectives for students that will assist them in reaching educational goals approved by the Board through the use of technology.

Violations of the Danbury Public Schools Acceptable Use Agreement include, but are not limited to items as identified in the following:

Elementary, Middle, High School Conduct Codes,

Bullying/Cyberbullying Behavior in the Schools Policy 7-797,

Employees Social Networking Policy 4-303

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR

Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources Agreement

Student Contract Grades 6-12

I understand that use of the Danbury Public Schools electronic resources is a privilege, and I will abide by the “Acceptable Use Policy of Electronic Resources Agreement.  I understand that the Internet and other electronic resources may contain material inappropriate for school use and, therefore, I will take personal responsibility not to access this material.  I recognize that it is impossible for the Danbury Public Schools to prevent access to all controversial materials resources, and I will not hold Danbury Public Schools responsible for materials, or information of any kind, found or acquired on the network.  I further understand that any violation of the regulations in this policy is prohibited and may constitute grounds for legal action against me, including but not limited to, a criminal offense.  Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked and appropriate school discipline and/or legal action may be taken in the discretion of the Danbury Public Schools.

I fully understand that the Danbury Public Schools has reserved the right to, and will whenever it deems necessary, monitor and review my use of the network resources for compliance with this agreement and all applicable policies, laws and restrictions.  Although I will have a password for access to the network, the Danbury Public Schools has my permission to bypass such password or other network security devices for the purpose of monitoring and review of my network use.  I understand that once signed, this document is legally binding upon me.

Student Name______________________________________________        

Parent/Guardian Name____________________________________________

Grade___________________   Date ______________________

Student Signature__________________________________________

School Name_______________________________________________

                                                   

Danbury Public Schools- Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources Agreement

Parent Notification and Permissions

Name of student: (print first and last name) __________________________________

Internet and networked services:

I give my permission for my child to participate in the use of the Internet and available electronic resources, based on the rights and responsibilities as outlined in the DPS Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources Agreement.

I authorize my child to have access to the DPS network and electronic resources.                        Yes  No 

As has been past practice with print (newspaper) publications, I authorize permission for Danbury Public Schools to use my child’s work, picture, and first name only in DPS electronic publications such as district or school based websites, or videos, newsletters, etc.

I authorize Danbury Public Schools to use my child’s picture.  Yes  No 

I authorize Danbury Public Schools to use my child’s work.      Yes  No 

I authorize Danbury Public Schools to use my child’s first name.   Yes  No  

I authorize my child to bring in a personal electronic device and where available, access the guest wireless network. (see appropriate level Bring Your Own Technology agreement- high school, middle school, elementary.)                                                                                              Yes   No 

I authorize DPS to have my child’s image, voice, name, participation, and/or school work to be recorded and shown on Danbury’s Educational TV Channel (provided through Comcast) and displayed in school district buildings, websites, or third-party websites for the purposes of highlighting educational achievement.  No compensation will be given for student appearances.                                                                                               

Yes   No 

Parent/Guardian Name (print) _________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature  ____________________________  Date__________

IMPORTANT

Additional information regarding acceptable uses of technology is available through the sources listed below.

The Danbury Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy is available in its entirety in your child’s school or you may request that a copy of the policy be sent home to you.  You may also view the policy on the web site (http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us/bbadmin/bdpolicies/aupfull.pdf). Students will not be authorized to use the Internet unless their parents or guardians sign the above permission slip and return it to their child’s school. This permission remains in effect until the child leaves the school or until parents or guardians revoke permission in writing.  Students in grades 6–12 must also sign the Student Contract.  (Attached)