Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

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WhyWhy is it necessary?is it necessary?

Acceptable Use Policy

“AUP” Signed by you and your parent District-wide policy

… responsibility for appropriate use

With the use of electronic networks, including both the Internet and the Intranet, the Council Grove Middle School is expanding learningexpanding learning access for students, staff, parents and the entire Council Grove community. With this opportunityopportunity comes the responsibility for appropriate useresponsibility for appropriate use.

…responsible, ethical and legal manner

CGMS users are expected to act in a responsible, responsible, ethical and legal mannerethical and legal manner, in accordance with the missions and purposes of the networks they use on the Internet and with the laws of Kansas and the United States.

…authorized individuals only

School computer systems are for use by authorized individuals only. Any unauthorized access to these systems is prohibited and is subject to criminal and is subject to criminal and civil penalties. civil penalties.

Transmitting material in violation ... is prohibited

•illegal activity

•violating software copyright

•degrading or disrupting equipment or system performance

•vandalizing the data of another user

•wastefully using resources

•gaining unauthorized access to resources or other computers

•invading the privacy of individuals

•using an account owned by another user without authorization

•intentionally transmitting viruses

•installing software onto computers

... use moral and ethical guidelines ... regarding network use.

Students are expected to use moral and ethical guidelines in making appropriate decisionsappropriate decisions regarding network use. Use of the district network is not a right, but a privilegenot a right, but a privilege, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of that privilegecancellation of that privilege. School and district administrators will decide what is inappropriate use on the network and their decision is final. Violations will be dealt with in accordance with the CGMS Student Code of Conduct policy.

… a security risk will be denied access ...

Security is a high priority due to the number of users. Identified security problems should be reported to a system administrator or appropriate teacher immediately and not shared with other users. Attempts to log on as Attempts to log on as another user may result in cancellation of user privileges.another user may result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk will be denied user identified as a security risk will be denied accessaccess to the system.

Vandalism will result in cancellation of user privileges

Vandalism is defined as any deliberate attempt to harm or destroy data or property of another user, the Internet/Intranet, or other networks. This includes the creation of or the uploading of creation of or the uploading of computer virusescomputer viruses to the Internet/Intranet or host site. Vandalism will result in cancellation of user privileges.

Definitions of Computer Violations

•Inappropriate Use of the Computer

•Instant Messaging

•Downloading of files such as music, personal files, etc.

•Sharing Log-in (Username and/or Password)

•Games/Web sites not Curriculum Related

•E-mail

Inappropriate Use of the Computer

Definition

Includes any file sharing program and/or viewing any site containing pornography, extreme violence, drugs, or weapons

Instant Messaging

Definition

The use of any Internet-based chat program

Why not allowed

Non-academic, network security, student safety, district/campus liability

MP3 Files

Definition

Downloading, saving, or listening to MP3 files, unless instructed to do so

Why not allowed

Copyright violation, takes up campus server space

Downloading

Definition

Saving or installing an executable program to the computer

Why not allowed

Takes up campus server space, network security, non-academic, district/campus liability

Sharing Log-in (Username and/or Password)

Definition

Giving another student access to your computer account

Why not allowed

Student accountability, accessing of other student folders can lead to cheating and destruction of student files

Games/Web sites not Curriculum Related

Definition

Viewing any site or playing a game that you were not to go to

Why not allowed

Non-academic, misuse of system resources

E-mail

Definition

The use of any Internet-based mail program unless instructed and supervised by a teacher

Why not allowed

Non-academic, network security, district/campus liability, student safety

Signatures Required

I have read and understand these computer violations. I also understand that an infractionan infraction of these will result in a disciplinary result in a disciplinary consequence by the Principalconsequence by the Principal.

Student Signature: _________________________________ Parent Signature: ________________________________

This is what is usually required when students enroll at the beginning of the year.