Monte Alto ISD Acceptable Use Policy
Internet/Computer Usage
February 05, 2007
MONTE ALTO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT FOR ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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You are being given access to the District’s electronic communication system. Through this system, you will be able to communicate with other schools, colleges, organizations, and people around the world through the Internet and other electronic information systems/networks. You will have access to hundreds of databases, libraries, and computer services all over the world.
With this opportunity comes responsibility. It is important that you read the District policy, administrative regulations, and agreement form and ask questions if you need help in understanding them. Inappropriate system use will result in the loss of the privilege of using this educational and administrative tool.
Please note that the Internet is a network of many types of communication information networks. It’s possible that you may run across some material, you might find objectionable. While the District will take reasonable steps to restrict access to such material, it is not possible to absolutely prevent such access. It will be your responsibility to follow the rules for appropriate use.
RULES FOR APPROPRIATE USE
• The account is to be used only for educational and administrative purposes. OR
• The account is to be used mainly for educational purposes, but some limited personal
use is permitted.
• You will be held responsible at all times for the proper use of your account, and the
District may suspend or revoke you access if you violate the rules.
• Remember that people who receive e-mail from you with a school address might think
your message represents the school’s point of view.
INAPPROPRIATE USES
• Using the system for any illegal purpose
• Borrowing someone’s account without permission
• Downloading or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright
holder.
• Posting messages or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented,
threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal.
• Wasting school resources through improper use of the computer system.
• Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources.
CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE USE
• Suspension of access to the system account;
• Revocation of the computer system account; or
• Other disciplinary or legal action, in accordance with the District policies and
applicable laws.
I understand that my computer use is not private and that the District will monitor my activity on the computer system.
I have read the District’s electronic communications system policy and administrative regulations and agree to abide by their provisions. In consideration for the privilege of using the District’s electronic communications system and in consideration for having access to the public networks, I hereby release the district, its operators, and any institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my use of, or inability to use, the system, including, without limitations, the type of damages identified in the District’s policy and administrative regulations.
Print Name: __________________________________
Signature:_____________________________________
Home Address:________________________________
Date:____________________________Home Phone #__________________________
