SECTION VI: USD 475 INTERNET POLICY

• Students may be restricted from Internet access if their parent/guardian signs the Internet exemption

form.

• Any user having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access.

• USD 475 makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is

providing.

• USD 475 will not be responsible for any damages a user suffers. This includes loss of data resulting

from delays, non-deliveries, or service interruption, user errors or omissions. Use of any information

obtained via the Internet is at the user’s own risk. USD 475 specifically denies any responsibility for

the accuracy or quality of information obtained through online services. All users need to consider

the source and validity of any information they obtain.

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• Vandalism is defined as any unauthorized access and/or malicious attempt to harm or destroy data

of another user. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creating of computer viruses,

and/or physically damaging the computer equipment. Users will be assessed the cost of damages

to the computer or computer application.

• Users may encounter material that is controversial, inappropriate or offensive. It is the user’s

responsibility not to initiate access to such material.

• Material retrieved through network/Internet access is governed through the same strict copyright

regulations as those governing print materials.

• USD 475 firmly believes that the valuable information and interaction available on this world-wide

network far outweigh the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with the

educational goals of the district.

• Students will be supervised at all times.

• Students will only use software that is assigned by staff.

• Students are expected to use school-appropriate conduct when using the computer equipment or

network. Inappropriate conduct will result in the cancellation of privileges. A cost will be assessed

for any damages to Computer equipment. All users must comply with the USD 475 Acceptable

Use Policy (above).

• All users will be expected to follow guidelines in using the Internet. Inappropriate use will result in

the cancellation of privileges.

• AII Internet use must support the educational objectives of USD 475.

• Offensive messages, pictures, e-mail and netware messages

• Harassing, insulting or attacking others

• Using the network for commercial or financial gain

• Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks

• Vandalizing the data of another user or of other networks

• Using another’s password, folders or files

• Using copyrighted materials

• Posting anonymous messages

• Inappropriate websites(such as: Myspace.com; face book, but not limited to)