ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary purpose of the
Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District telecommunication network is to
support and enhance learning and teaching by providing electronic
communications and sharing information resources.
GENERAL POLICY AND GUIDELINES
It is a general policy that
Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District network facilities are to be
used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with
the mission of the Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District. Users must
acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a
condition of using the networks. Failure to adhere to this policy and its
guidelines below may result in suspending or revoking the offender’s privilege
of computer access by the Administration or Network Administrator.
GUIDELINE I
Acceptable uses of the network
are activities that support learning and teaching. Network users are encouraged
to develop uses which meet their individual needs and which take advantage of
the network’s functions. The use of technology resources at an academic setting
differs from personal use at home. The following guidelines will help ensure
high academic standards are met with the use of any of the technology resources
available within the Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District.
GUIDELINE II
No food or drink allowed in any
computer area at any time.
Printing shall be limited to
course related assignments only.
GUIDELINE III
Unacceptable uses of the network
include:
Any
reconfiguring, downloading of non-course work material of installation of any
programs on any school computers
Sending,
receiving or accessing personal email, or the use of instant messaging, chat
lines, or posting messages on any site that is not course related material
Violating the
rights to privacy of others
Using profanity,
obscenity, or other language which may be offensive to another user
Reposting
personal communications without the author’s prior consent
Copying
commercial software in violation of copyright law
Using the
network for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity
Deliberate
attempts to downgrade or disrupt system performance will be viewed as criminal
activity under applicable state and federal law
Downloading,
storing or printing files or messages that are profane, obscene, or that use language
that offends of tends to degrade others
GUIDELINE IV
1. Users are entirely responsible for all
activities conducted through their eChalk account.
2. Users will not use their eChalk account to:
a. Transmit or cause the transmission of any
harassing, threatening, or otherwise abusive messages, data or information
b. Post or transmit any unsolicited
advertising, promotional or marketing materials
3. Users will not violate any privacy rights or
rights of publicity of any person.
4. Users will not attempt, or assist others in
attempting to, compromise the security or integrity of your school’s eChalk
system.
5. Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may
result in the termination of all privileges relating to the use of your
school’s eChalk system.
The eChalk system is configured to allow
monitoring of accounts (both student as well as
faculty and staff).