USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCEPTABLE USE

Scott County School District 1 is committed to the effective use of technology, which offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to our students and staff. This includes incorporating activities and programs aimed at promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, research, innovation, and communication. The "Technology System" referred to in this document includes all district computers, telecommunication resources, and services, such as host computers, laptops, peripheral devices, software, telephone systems, and internal or external communication networks (Internet, on-line services, bulletin boards, and e-mail systems) that are accessed directly or indirectly from the district facilities.

The Acceptable Use Policy has been established so students and staff are aware of the responsibility governing the use of technology systems in Scott County School District 1. Self discipline, responsibility, and cooperation are encouraged for the efficient operation of the technology environment. Students, parents, and school personnel share the responsibility for effectively implementing and reinforcing the Internet as an educational tool. Noncompliance with this policy will result in sanctions and/or prohibition of the technology services and be subject to disciplinary action by school administration. The use of the technology services is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. These guidelines require the ethical and legal utilization of the technology resources provided by Scott County School District 1.

Access to computer hardware and software is provided to students and staff for the purpose of enhancing curriculum, instruction, and assessment, as well as promoting the efficiency of school operations. Any media produced, transmitted, or stored as a result of the technology system will remain the property of Scott County School District 1. Accordingly, Scott County School District 1 reserves the right to inspect and monitor any and all aspects of the technology system at its sole discretion, including personal and/or work files, e-mail, phone systems, and other electronic transmissions, produced by or stored within the system. Scott County School District 1 is responsible for enforcing this policy, the authorization of user access to the system, and the maintenance of all software and hardware licensing documentation, in compliance with federal and state laws.

All users, students and staff, have a responsibility to acknowledge and abide by this policy. Each individual has the obligation to report potential or actual violations of this policy to school administration. The use of the Internet resources which violates any local, state, or federal laws is prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including termination of technology system access rights, and/or legal action if there is a violation of the law. Users may also be held personally liable for their actions.