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General Guidelines. It is the general policy of Riverton USD 404 that computer network services are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of Riverton School District. Users of technology (i.e., computer equipment and network, software, hardware, and any other productivity equipment such as cameras) must acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of use.  Students will have access to forms of media and communication which is in support of education and research and in support of educational goals and objectives of the Riverton School District. Access to media and communication beyond these specific uses will not be supported or allowed.  Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the technology resources of the Riverton School District  Access to the Riverton School District technology resources is a privilege and not a right. Each employee, student, and/or parent will be required to follow the rules of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy. Violations of these rules will result in the loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary action as defined by district policies. This policy applies to all district technology, including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, printers, scanners, cameras, video equipment and any related items such as software and Internet access.  Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to the following: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses.  Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administrator, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with school discipline policy. Remote access to another user’s computer with or without their consent is considered hacking and is strictly prohibited.  Recognizing that it is impossible to define every instance of acceptable and unacceptable use, it will be at the discretion of the network administrators, teachers, and/or school administration to use judgment as to what is acceptable in any undefined instances that may arise. Provisions are listed below: 1. Acceptable uses of technology are activities that support learning and teaching. Users are encouraged to develop activities which meet their individual educational needs and which take advantage of the functions of the available technology. 2. Unacceptable uses of technology include, but are not limited to: ♦ Violating the rights to privacy, by accessing or using personal information of students or employees of Riverton USD 404, or others outside the school system. ♦ Using profanity, obscenity, or other language that may be considered inappropriate for a school environment, or is offensive to another user. ♦ Copying materials in violation of copyright law. ♦ Plagiarizing, which is the taking of someone else’s words, ideas, or findings and intentionally presenting them as your own without properly giving credit to their source. ♦ Using district technology for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. ♦ Using the computer network under another user’s name and password. Likewise, allowing another student to use your username and password is unacceptable. ♦ Attempting to degrade or disrupt computer network performance or unauthorized entry to and/or destruction of computer systems and files. ♦ Revealing home phone numbers, addresses, or other personal information, i.e., making personal purchases or unauthorized orders using the Riverton USD 404 or Board of Education name. ♦ Accessing, authoring, downloading, storing, displaying, or printing files or messages that are sexually explicit, obscene, violent, threatening, or that offends or tends to degrade others. The administration invokes its discretionary rights to determine such suitability. ♦ Downloading and installing programs without prior teacher approval. ♦ Downloading or copying information onto storage devices without prior teacher approval. ♦ Any actions that are performed for the sole purpose of circumventing the Internet filtering system or disabling workstation security. ♦ Inappropriate use of personal e-mail during school hours or on school equipment. 3. All students are expected to treat equipment with care and respect. Any damage purposely caused by misuse or rough treatment will be repaired/replaced at the parent’s expense. This includes equipment used at school or checked out for home use. Accidental damage is covered by the school’s insurance policy, however, a $100 deductible will be passed on to the parent. 4. The staff of Riverton USD 404 will be responsible for: ♦ Teaching students district policy and procedures for appropriate use of all hardware and software, including the Internet. ♦ Supervising and guiding student usage of the Internet. 5. All users of the Riverton USD 404 computer network are responsible for adhering to the Riverton School District Policy and Procedures for Internet Use. 6. The following people are entitled to the use of USD 404 technology: ♦ All Riverton USD 404 staff ♦ All Riverton USD 404 students, having a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in the principal’s office, and working under the supervision of a staff member and/or parent/guardian. ♦ Guests who access our network are bound by the terms of this user policy. Additional access and equipment may be given on a case by case basis. 7. Riverton USD 404 makes no express or implied warranties for the Internet access it provides. Riverton USD 404 cannot completely eliminate access to information that is offensive or illegal and residing on networks outside the school district. The accuracy and quality of information obtained via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Riverton USD 404 will not guarantee the availability of access to the Internet and will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties. Information sent or received cannot be assured to be private.

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Samples: Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement, Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement, Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement

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General Guidelines. It is the general policy of Riverton USD 404 that computer network services are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of Riverton School District. Users of technology (i.e., computer equipment and network, software, hardware, and any other productivity equipment such as camerasprinters) must acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of use. Students will have access to forms of media and communication which is in support of education and research and in support of educational goals and objectives of the Riverton School District. Access to media and communication beyond these specific uses will not be supported or allowed. Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the technology resources of the Riverton School District Access to the Riverton School District technology resources is a privilege and not a right. Each employee, student, and/or parent will be required to follow the rules of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy. Violations of these rules will result in the loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary action as defined by district policies. This policy applies to all district technology, including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, printers, scanners, cameras, video equipment printers and any related items such as software and Internet access. Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to the following: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses. Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administrator, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with school discipline policy. Remote access to another user’s computer with or without their consent is considered hacking and is strictly prohibited. Recognizing that it is impossible to define every instance of acceptable and unacceptable use, it will be at the discretion of the network administrators, teachers, and/or school administration to use judgment as to what is acceptable in any undefined instances that may arise. Provisions are listed below: 1. Acceptable uses of technology are activities that support learning and teaching. Users are encouraged to develop activities which meet their individual educational needs and which take advantage of the functions of the available technology. 2. Unacceptable uses of technology include, but are not limited to: ♦ Violating the rights to privacy, by accessing or using personal information of students or employees of Riverton USD 404, or others outside the school system. ♦ Using profanity, obscenity, or other language that may be considered inappropriate for a school environment, or is offensive to another user. ♦ Copying materials in violation of copyright law. ♦ Plagiarizing, which is the taking of someone else’s words, ideas, or findings and intentionally presenting them as your own without properly giving credit to their source. ♦ Using district technology for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. ♦ Using the computer network under another user’s name and password. Likewise, allowing another student to use your username and password is unacceptable. ♦ Attempting to degrade or disrupt computer network performance or unauthorized entry to and/or destruction of computer systems and files. ♦ Revealing home phone numbers, addresses, or other personal information, i.e., making personal purchases or unauthorized orders using the Riverton USD 404 or Board of Education name. ♦ Accessing, authoring, downloading, storing, displaying, or printing files or messages that are sexually explicit, obscene, violent, threatening, or that offends or tends to degrade others. The administration invokes its discretionary rights to determine such suitability. ♦ Downloading and installing programs without prior teacher approval. ♦ Downloading or copying information onto storage devices without prior teacher approval. ♦ Any actions that are performed for the sole purpose of circumventing the Internet filtering system or disabling workstation security. ♦ Inappropriate use of personal e-mail during school hours or on school equipment. 3. All students are expected to treat equipment with care and respect. Any damage purposely caused by misuse or rough treatment will be repaired/replaced at the parent’s expense. This includes equipment used at school or checked out for home use. Accidental Any physical damage is covered by to the school’s insurance policy, however, a $100 deductible Chromebook will be passed on to repaired at the expense of the parent/guardian. 4. The staff of Riverton USD 404 will be responsible for: ♦ Teaching students district policy and procedures for appropriate use of all hardware and software, including the Internet. ♦ Supervising and guiding student usage of the Internet. 5. All users of the Riverton USD 404 computer network are responsible for adhering to the Riverton School District Policy and Procedures for Internet Use. 6. The following people are entitled to the use of USD 404 technology: ♦ All Riverton USD 404 staff ♦ All Riverton USD 404 students, having a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in the principal’s office, and working under the supervision of a staff member and/or parent/guardian. ♦ Guests who access our network are bound by the terms of this user policy. Additional access and equipment may be given on a case by case basis. 7. Riverton USD 404 makes no express or implied warranties for the Internet access it provides. Riverton USD 404 cannot completely eliminate access to information that is offensive or illegal and residing on networks outside the school district. The accuracy and quality of information obtained via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Riverton USD 404 will not guarantee the availability of access to the Internet and will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties. Information sent or received cannot be assured to be private.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement, Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement

General Guidelines. It is the general policy of Riverton USD 404 that computer network services are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of Riverton School District. Users of technology (i.e., computer equipment and network, software, hardware, and any other productivity equipment such as cameras) must acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of use. Students will have access to forms of media and communication which is in support of education and research and in support of educational goals and objectives of the Riverton School District. Access to media and communication beyond these specific uses will not be supported or allowed. Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the technology resources of the Riverton School District Access to the Riverton School District technology resources is a privilege and not a right. Each employee, student, and/or parent will be required to follow the rules of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy. Violations of these rules will result in the loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary action as defined by district policies. This policy applies to all district technology, including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, printers, scanners, cameras, video equipment and any related items such as software and Internet access. Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to the following: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses. Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administrator, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with school discipline policy. Remote access to another user’s computer with or without their consent is considered hacking and is strictly prohibited. Recognizing that it is impossible to define every instance of acceptable and unacceptable use, it will be at the discretion of the network administrators, teachers, and/or school administration to use judgment as to what is acceptable in any undefined instances that may arise. Provisions are listed below: 1. Acceptable uses of technology are activities that support learning and teaching. Users are encouraged to develop activities which meet their individual educational needs and which take advantage of the functions of the available technology. 2. Unacceptable uses of technology include, but are not limited to: ♦ Violating the rights to privacy, by accessing or using personal information of students or employees of Riverton USD 404, or others outside the school system. ♦ Using profanity, obscenity, or other language that may be considered inappropriate for a school environment, or is offensive to another user. ♦ Copying materials in violation of copyright law. ♦ Plagiarizing, which is the taking of someone else’s words, ideas, or findings and intentionally presenting them as your own without properly giving credit to their source. ♦ Using district technology for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. ♦ Using the computer network under another user’s name and password. Likewise, allowing another student to use your username and password is unacceptable. ♦ Attempting to degrade or disrupt computer network performance or unauthorized entry to and/or destruction of computer systems and files. ♦ Revealing home phone numbers, addresses, or other personal information, i.e., making personal purchases or unauthorized orders using the Riverton USD 404 or Board of Education name. ♦ Accessing, authoring, downloading, storing, displaying, or printing files or messages that are sexually explicit, obscene, violent, threatening, or that offends or tends to degrade others. The administration invokes its discretionary rights to determine such suitability. ♦ Downloading and installing programs without prior teacher approval. ♦ Downloading or copying information onto storage devices without prior teacher approval. ♦ Any actions that are performed for the sole purpose of circumventing the Internet filtering system or disabling workstation security. ♦ Inappropriate use of personal e-mail during school hours or on school equipment. 3. All students are expected to treat equipment with care and respect. Any damage purposely caused by misuse or rough treatment will be repaired/replaced at the parent’s expense. This includes equipment used at school or checked out for home use. Accidental damage is covered by the school’s insurance policy, however, a $100 75 deductible will be passed on to the parent. 4. The staff of Riverton USD 404 will be responsible for: ♦ Teaching students district policy and procedures for appropriate use of all hardware and software, including the Internet. ♦ Supervising and guiding student usage of the Internet. 5. All users of the Riverton USD 404 computer network are responsible for adhering to the Riverton School District Policy and Procedures for Internet Use. 6. The following people are entitled to the use of USD 404 technology: ♦ All Riverton USD 404 staff ♦ All Riverton USD 404 students, having a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in the principal’s office, and working under the supervision of a staff member and/or parent/guardian. ♦ Guests who access our network are bound by the terms of this user policy. Additional access and equipment may be given on a case by case-by-case basis. 7. Riverton USD 404 makes no express or implied warranties for the Internet access it provides. Riverton USD 404 cannot completely eliminate access to information that is offensive or illegal and residing on networks outside the school district. The accuracy and quality of information obtained via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Riverton USD 404 will not guarantee the availability of access to the Internet and will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties. Information sent or received cannot be assured to be private.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement, Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement

General Guidelines. It is the general policy of Riverton USD 404 that computer network services are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of Riverton School District. Users of technology (i.e., computer equipment and network, software, hardware, and any other productivity equipment such as cameras) must acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of use.  Students will have access to forms of media and communication which is in support of education and research and in support of educational goals and objectives of the Riverton School District. Access to media and communication beyond these specific uses will not be supported or allowed.  Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the technology resources of the Riverton School District  Access to the Riverton School District technology resources is a privilege and not a right. Each employee, student, and/or parent will be required to follow the rules of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy. Violations of these rules will result in the loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary action as defined by district policies. This policy applies to all district technology, including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, printers, scanners, cameras, video equipment and any related items such as software and Internet access.  Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to the following: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses.  Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administrator, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with school discipline policy. Remote access to another user’s computer with or without their consent is considered hacking and is strictly prohibited.  Recognizing that it is impossible to define every instance of acceptable and unacceptable use, it will be at the discretion of the network administrators, teachers, and/or school administration to use judgment as to what is acceptable in any undefined instances that may arise. Provisions are listed below: 1. Acceptable uses of technology are activities that support learning and teaching. Users are encouraged to develop activities which meet their individual educational needs and which take advantage of the functions of the available technology. 2. Unacceptable uses of technology include, but are not limited to: ♦ Violating the rights to privacy, by accessing or using personal information of students or employees of Riverton USD 404, or others outside the school system. ♦ Using profanity, obscenity, or other language that may be considered inappropriate for a school environment, or is offensive to another user. ♦ Copying materials in violation of copyright law. ♦ Plagiarizing, which is the taking of someone else’s words, ideas, or findings and intentionally presenting them as your own without properly giving credit to their source. ♦ Using district technology for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. ♦ Using the computer network under another user’s name and password. Likewise, allowing another student to use your username and password is unacceptable. ♦ Attempting to degrade or disrupt computer network performance or unauthorized entry to and/or destruction of computer systems and files. ♦ Revealing home phone numbers, addresses, or other personal information, i.e., making personal purchases or unauthorized orders using the Riverton USD 404 or Board of Education name. ♦ Accessing, authoring, downloading, storing, displaying, or printing files or messages that are sexually explicit, obscene, violent, threatening, or that offends or tends to degrade others. The administration invokes its discretionary rights to determine such suitability. ♦ Downloading and installing programs without prior teacher approval. ♦ Downloading or copying information onto storage devices without prior teacher approval. ♦ Any actions that are performed for the sole purpose of circumventing the Internet filtering system or disabling workstation security. ♦ Inappropriate use of personal e-mail during school hours or on school equipment. 3. All students are expected to treat equipment with care and respect. Any damage purposely caused by misuse or rough treatment will be repaired/replaced at the parent’s expense. This includes equipment used at school or checked out for home use. Accidental damage is covered by the school’s insurance policy, however, a $100 75 deductible will be passed on to the parent. 4. The staff of Riverton USD 404 will be responsible for: ♦ Teaching students district policy and procedures for appropriate use of all hardware and software, including the Internet. ♦ Supervising and guiding student usage of the Internet. 5. All users of the Riverton USD 404 computer network are responsible for adhering to the Riverton School District Policy and Procedures for Internet Use. 6. The following people are entitled to the use of USD 404 technology: ♦ All Riverton USD 404 staff ♦ All Riverton USD 404 students, having a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in the principal’s office, and working under the supervision of a staff member and/or parent/guardian. ♦ Guests who access our network are bound by the terms of this user policy. Additional access and equipment may be given on a case by case basis. 7. Riverton USD 404 makes no express or implied warranties for the Internet access it provides. Riverton USD 404 cannot completely eliminate access to information that is offensive or illegal and residing on networks outside the school district. The accuracy and quality of information obtained via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Riverton USD 404 will not guarantee the availability of access to the Internet and will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties. Information sent or received cannot be assured to be private.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement, Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement

General Guidelines. It is the general policy of Riverton USD 404 that computer network services are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of Riverton School District. Users of technology (i.e., computer equipment and network, software, hardware, and any other productivity equipment such as camerasprinters) must acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of use. Students will have access to forms of media and communication which is in support of education and research and in support of educational goals and objectives of the Riverton School District. Access to media and communication beyond these specific uses will not be supported or allowed. Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the technology resources of the Riverton School District Access to the Riverton School District technology resources is a privilege and not a right. Each employee, student, and/or parent will be required to follow the rules of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy. Violations of these rules will result in the loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary action as defined by district policies. This policy applies to all district technology, including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, printers, scanners, cameras, video equipment and any related items such as software and Internet access. Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to the following: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses. Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administrator, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with school discipline policy. Remote access to another user’s computer with or without their consent is considered hacking and is strictly prohibited. Recognizing that it is impossible to define every instance of acceptable and unacceptable use, it will be at the discretion of the network administrators, teachers, and/or school administration to use judgment as to what is acceptable in any undefined instances that may arise. Provisions are listed below: 1. Acceptable uses of technology are activities that support learning and teaching. Users are encouraged to develop activities which meet their individual educational needs and which take advantage of the functions of the available technology. 2. Unacceptable uses of technology include, but are not limited to: ♦ Violating the rights to privacy, by accessing or using personal information of students or employees of Riverton USD 404, or others outside the school system. ♦ Using profanity, obscenity, or other language that may be considered inappropriate for a school environment, or is offensive to another user. ♦ Copying materials in violation of copyright law. ♦ Plagiarizing, which is the taking of someone else’s words, ideas, or findings and intentionally presenting them as your own without properly giving credit to their source. ♦ Using district technology for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. ♦ Using the computer network under another user’s name and password. Likewise, allowing another student to use your username and password is unacceptable. ♦ Attempting to degrade or disrupt computer network performance or unauthorized entry to and/or destruction of computer systems and files. ♦ Revealing home phone numbers, addresses, or other personal information, i.e., making personal purchases or unauthorized orders using the Riverton USD 404 or Board of Education name. ♦ Accessing, authoring, downloading, storing, displaying, or printing files or messages that are sexually explicit, obscene, violent, threatening, or that offends or tends to degrade others. The administration invokes its discretionary rights to determine such suitability. ♦ Downloading and installing programs without prior teacher approval. ♦ Downloading or copying information onto storage devices without prior teacher approval. ♦ Any actions that are performed for the sole purpose of circumventing the Internet filtering system or disabling workstation security. ♦ Inappropriate use of personal e-mail during school hours or on school equipment. 3. All students are expected to treat equipment with care and respect. Any damage purposely caused by misuse or rough treatment will be repaired/replaced at the parent’s expense. This includes equipment used at school or checked out for home use. Accidental damage is covered by the school’s insurance policy, however, a $100 75 deductible will be passed on to the parent. 4. The staff of Riverton USD 404 will be responsible for: ♦ Teaching students district policy and procedures for appropriate use of all hardware and software, including the Internet. ♦ Supervising and guiding student usage of the Internet. 5. All users of the Riverton USD 404 computer network are responsible for adhering to the Riverton School District Policy and Procedures for Internet Use. 6. The following people are entitled to the use of USD 404 technology: ♦ All Riverton USD 404 staff ♦ All Riverton USD 404 students, having a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in the principal’s office, and working under the supervision of a staff member and/or parent/guardian. ♦ Guests who access our network are bound by the terms of this user policy. Additional access and equipment may be given on a case by case basis. 7. Riverton USD 404 makes no express or implied warranties for the Internet access it provides. Riverton USD 404 cannot completely eliminate access to information that is offensive or illegal and residing on networks outside the school district. The accuracy and quality of information obtained via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Riverton USD 404 will not guarantee the availability of access to the Internet and will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties. Information sent or received cannot be assured to be private.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement, Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement

General Guidelines. It is the general policy of Riverton USD 404 that computer network services are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of Riverton School District. Users of technology (i.e., computer equipment and network, software, hardware, and any other productivity equipment such as camerasprinters) must acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of use.  Students will have access to forms of media and communication which is in support of education and research and in support of educational goals and objectives of the Riverton School District. Access to media and communication beyond these specific uses will not be supported or allowed.  Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the technology resources of the Riverton School District  Access to the Riverton School District technology resources is a privilege and not a right. Each employee, student, and/or parent will be required to follow the rules of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy. Violations of these rules will result in the loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary action as defined by district policies. This policy applies to all district technology, including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, printers, scanners, cameras, video equipment printers and any related items such as software and Internet access.  Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to the following: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses.  Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administrator, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with school discipline policy. Remote access to another user’s computer with or without their consent is considered hacking and is strictly prohibited.  Recognizing that it is impossible to define every instance of acceptable and unacceptable use, it will be at the discretion of the network administrators, teachers, and/or school administration to use judgment as to what is acceptable in any undefined instances that may arise. Provisions are listed below: 1. Acceptable uses of technology are activities that support learning and teaching. Users are encouraged to develop activities which meet their individual educational needs and which take advantage of the functions of the available technology. 2. Unacceptable uses of technology include, but are not limited to: ♦ Violating the rights to privacy, by accessing or using personal information of students or employees of Riverton USD 404, or others outside the school system. ♦ Using profanity, obscenity, or other language that may be considered inappropriate for a school environment, or is offensive to another user. ♦ Copying materials in violation of copyright law. ♦ Plagiarizing, which is the taking of someone else’s words, ideas, or findings and intentionally presenting them as your own without properly giving credit to their source. ♦ Using district technology for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. ♦ Using the computer network under another user’s name and password. Likewise, allowing another student to use your username and password is unacceptable. ♦ Attempting to degrade or disrupt computer network performance or unauthorized entry to and/or destruction of computer systems and files. ♦ Revealing home phone numbers, addresses, or other personal information, i.e., making personal purchases or unauthorized orders using the Riverton USD 404 or Board of Education name. ♦ Accessing, authoring, downloading, storing, displaying, or printing files or messages that are sexually explicit, obscene, violent, threatening, or that offends or tends to degrade others. The administration invokes its discretionary rights to determine such suitability. ♦ Downloading and installing programs without prior teacher approval. ♦ Downloading or copying information onto storage devices without prior teacher approval. ♦ Any actions that are performed for the sole purpose of circumventing the Internet filtering system or disabling workstation security. ♦ Inappropriate use of personal e-mail during school hours or on school equipment. 3. All students are expected to treat equipment with care and respect. Any damage purposely caused by misuse or rough treatment will be repaired/replaced at the parent’s expense. This includes equipment used at school or checked out for home use. Accidental Any physical damage is covered by to the school’s insurance policy, however, a $100 deductible Chromebook will be passed on to repaired at the expense of the parent/guardian. 4. The staff of Riverton USD 404 will be responsible for: ♦ Teaching students district policy and procedures for appropriate use of all hardware and software, including the Internet. ♦ Supervising and guiding student usage of the Internet. 5. All users of the Riverton USD 404 computer network are responsible for adhering to the Riverton School District Policy and Procedures for Internet Use. 6. The following people are entitled to the use of USD 404 technology: ♦ All Riverton USD 404 staff ♦ All Riverton USD 404 students, having a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in the principal’s office, and working under the supervision of a staff member and/or parent/guardian. ♦ Guests who access our network are bound by the terms of this user policy. Additional access and equipment may be given on a case by case basis. 7. Riverton USD 404 makes no express or implied warranties for the Internet access it provides. Riverton USD 404 cannot completely eliminate access to information that is offensive or illegal and residing on networks outside the school district. The accuracy and quality of information obtained via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Riverton USD 404 will not guarantee the availability of access to the Internet and will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties. Information sent or received cannot be assured to be private.

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Samples: Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement

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General Guidelines. It is the general policy of Riverton USD 404 that computer network services are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of Riverton School District. Users of technology (i.e., computer equipment and network, software, hardware, and any other productivity equipment such as camerasprinters) must acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of use. h Students will have access to forms of media and communication which is in support of education and research and in support of educational goals and objectives of the Riverton School District. Access to media and communication beyond these specific uses will not be supported or allowed. h Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the technology resources of the Riverton School District h Access to the Riverton School District technology resources is a privilege and not a right. 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This includes, but is not limited to the following: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses. h Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administrator, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with school discipline policy. Remote access to another user’s computer with or without their consent is considered hacking and is 5HPRWH DFFHVV WR DQRWKHU XVHU¶V FRdPhaSckXinWg aHndUis ZLW strictly prohibited. h Recognizing that it is impossible to define every instance of acceptable and unacceptable use, it will be at the discretion of the network administrators, teachers, and/or school administration to use judgment as to what is acceptable in any undefined instances that may arise. Provisions are listed below: 1. 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Unacceptable uses of technology include, but are not limited to: ♦ Violating וViolating the rights to privacy, by accessing or using personal information of students or employees of Riverton USD 404, or others outside the school system. ♦ Using וUsing profanity, obscenity, or other language that may be considered inappropriate for a school environment, or is offensive to another user. ♦ Copying וCopying materials in violation of copyright law. ♦ Plagiarizing, which is the taking of someone else’s words, ideas, or findings and intentionally presenting them as your own without properly giving credit to their source. ♦ Using ו3ODJLDUL]LQJ ZKLFK LV WKH WDNLQJ RI VRPH וUsing district technology for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. ♦ Using the computer network under another user’s name and password. Likewise, allowing ו8VLQJ WKH FRPSXWHU QHWZRUN XQGHU DQRWKHU another student to use your username and password is unacceptable. ♦ Attempting וAttempting to degrade or disrupt computer network performance or unauthorized entry to and/or destruction of computer systems and files. ♦ Revealing וRevealing home phone numbers, addresses, or other personal information, i.e., making personal purchases or unauthorized orders using the Riverton USD 404 or Board of Education name. ♦ AccessingוAccessing, authoring, downloading, storing, displaying, or printing files or messages that are sexually explicit, obscene, violent, threatening, or that offends or tends to degrade others. The administration invokes its discretionary rights to determine such suitability. ♦ Downloading וDownloading and installing programs without prior teacher approval. ♦ Downloading וDownloading or copying information onto storage devices without prior teacher approval. ♦ Any וAny actions that are performed for the sole purpose of circumventing the Internet filtering system or disabling workstation security. ♦ Inappropriate וInappropriate use of personal e-mail during school hours or on school equipment. 3. All students are expected to treat equipment with care and respect. Any damage purposely caused by misuse or rough treatment will be repaired/replaced at the parent’s expense. This FDXVHG E\ PLVXVH RU URXJK WUHDWPHQW ZLOO includes equipment used at school or checked out for home use. Accidental damage is covered by the school’s insurance policy, however, a $100 deductible will be passed on to the FRYHUHG E\ WKH VFKRRO¶7V5 deLduQctiVbleXwUillDbeQpFassHed oSn tRo tOheLF\ parent. 4. The staff of Riverton USD 404 will be responsible for: ♦ Teaching וTeaching students district policy and procedures for appropriate use of all hardware and software, including the Internet. ♦ Supervising וSupervising and guiding student usage of the Internet. 5. All users of the Riverton USD 404 computer network are responsible for adhering to the Riverton School District Policy and Procedures for Internet Use. 6. The following people are entitled to the use of USD 404 technology: ♦ All וAll Riverton USD 404 staff ♦ All וAll Riverton USD 404 students, having a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in the principal’s office, and working under the supervision of a staff member and/or SULQFLSDO¶V RIILFH DQG ZRUNLQJ XQGHU WKH parent/guardian. ♦ Guests וGuests who access our network are bound by the terms of this user policy. Additional access and equipment may be given on a case by case basis. 7. Riverton USD 404 makes no express or implied warranties for the Internet access it provides. Riverton USD 404 cannot completely eliminate access to information that is offensive or illegal and residing on networks outside the school district. The accuracy and quality of information obtained via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Riverton USD 404 will not guarantee the availability of access to the Internet and will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties. Information sent or received cannot be assured to be private.

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Samples: Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement

General Guidelines. It is the general policy of Riverton USD 404 that computer network services are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of Riverton School District. Users of technology (i.e., computer equipment and network, software, hardware, and any other productivity equipment such as cameras) must acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of use. Students will have access to forms of media and communication which is in support of education and research and in support of educational goals and objectives of the Riverton School District. Access to media and communication beyond these specific uses will not be supported or allowed. Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the technology resources of the Riverton School District Access to the Riverton School District technology resources is a privilege and not a right. Each employee, student, and/or parent will be required to follow the rules of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy. Violations of these rules will result in the loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary action as defined by district policies. This policy applies to all district technology, including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, printers, scanners, cameras, video equipment and any related items such as software and Internet access. Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to the following: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses. Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administrator, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with school discipline policy. Remote access to another user’s computer with or without their consent is considered hacking and is strictly prohibited. Recognizing that it is impossible to define every instance of acceptable and unacceptable use, it will be at the discretion of the network administrators, teachers, and/or school administration to use judgment as to what is acceptable in any undefined instances that may arise. Provisions are listed below: 1. Acceptable uses of technology are activities that support learning and teaching. Users are encouraged to develop activities which meet their individual educational needs and which take advantage of the functions of the available technology. 2. Unacceptable uses of technology include, but are not limited to: ♦ Violating the rights to privacy, by accessing or using personal information of students or employees of Riverton USD 404, or others outside the school system. ♦ Using profanity, obscenity, or other language that may be considered inappropriate for a school environment, or is offensive to another user. ♦ Copying materials in violation of copyright law. ♦ Plagiarizing, which is the taking of someone else’s words, ideas, or findings and intentionally presenting them as your own without properly giving credit to their source. ♦ Using district technology for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. ♦ Using the computer network under another user’s name and password. Likewise, allowing another student to use your username and password is unacceptable. ♦ Attempting to degrade or disrupt computer network performance or unauthorized entry to and/or destruction of computer systems and files. ♦ Revealing home phone numbers, addresses, or other personal information, i.e., making personal purchases or unauthorized orders using the Riverton USD 404 or Board of Education name. ♦ Accessing, authoring, downloading, storing, displaying, or printing files or messages that are sexually explicit, obscene, violent, threatening, or that offends or tends to degrade others. The administration invokes its discretionary rights to determine such suitability. ♦ Downloading and installing programs without prior teacher approval. ♦ Downloading or copying information onto storage devices without prior teacher approval. ♦ Any actions that are performed for the sole purpose of circumventing the Internet filtering system or disabling workstation security. ♦ Inappropriate use of personal e-mail during school hours or on school equipment. 3. All students are expected to treat equipment with care and respect. Any damage purposely caused by misuse or rough treatment will be repaired/replaced at the parent’s expense. This includes equipment used at school or checked out for home use. Accidental damage is covered by the school’s insurance policy, however, a $100 deductible will be passed on to the parent. 4. The staff of Riverton USD 404 will be responsible for: ♦ Teaching students district policy and procedures for appropriate use of all hardware and software, including the Internet. ♦ Supervising and guiding student usage of the Internet. 5. All users of the Riverton USD 404 computer network are responsible for adhering to the Riverton School District Policy and Procedures for Internet Use. 6. The following people are entitled to the use of USD 404 technology: ♦ All Riverton USD 404 staff ♦ All Riverton USD 404 students, having a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in the principal’s office, and working under the supervision of a staff member and/or parent/guardian. ♦ Guests who access our network are bound by the terms of this user policy. Additional access and equipment may be given on a case by case basis. 7. Riverton USD 404 makes no express or implied warranties for the Internet access it provides. Riverton USD 404 cannot completely eliminate access to information that is offensive or illegal and residing on networks outside the school district. The accuracy and quality of information obtained via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Riverton USD 404 will not guarantee the availability of access to the Internet and will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties. Information sent or received cannot be assured to be private.

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Samples: Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement

General Guidelines. It is the general policy of Riverton USD 404 that computer network services are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of Riverton School District. Users of technology (i.e., computer equipment and network, software, hardware, and any other productivity equipment such as camerasprinters) must acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of use.  Students will have access to forms of media and communication which is in support of education and research and in support of educational goals and objectives of the Riverton School District. Access to media and communication beyond these specific uses will not be supported or allowed.  Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the technology resources of the Riverton School District  Access to the Riverton School District technology resources is a privilege and not a right. Each employee, student, and/or parent will be required to follow the rules of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy. Violations of these rules will result in the loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary action as defined by district policies. This policy applies to all district technology, including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, printers, scanners, cameras, video equipment and any related items such as software and Internet access.  Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to the following: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses.  Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administrator, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with school discipline policy. Remote access to another user’s computer with or without their consent is considered hacking and is strictly prohibited.  Recognizing that it is impossible to define every instance of acceptable and unacceptable use, it will be at the discretion of the network administrators, teachers, and/or school administration to use judgment as to what is acceptable in any undefined instances that may arise. Provisions are listed below: 1. Acceptable uses of technology are activities that support learning and teaching. Users are encouraged to develop activities which meet their individual educational needs and which take advantage of the functions of the available technology. 2. Unacceptable uses of technology include, but are not limited to: ♦ Violating the rights to privacy, by accessing or using personal information of students or employees of Riverton USD 404, or others outside the school system. ♦ Using profanity, obscenity, or other language that may be considered inappropriate for a school environment, or is offensive to another user. ♦ Copying materials in violation of copyright law. ♦ Plagiarizing, which is the taking of someone else’s words, ideas, or findings and intentionally presenting them as your own without properly giving credit to their source. ♦ Using district technology for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. ♦ Using the computer network under another user’s name and password. Likewise, allowing another student to use your username and password is unacceptable. ♦ Attempting to degrade or disrupt computer network performance or unauthorized entry to and/or destruction of computer systems and files. ♦ Revealing home phone numbers, addresses, or other personal information, i.e., making personal purchases or unauthorized orders using the Riverton USD 404 or Board of Education name. ♦ Accessing, authoring, downloading, storing, displaying, or printing files or messages that are sexually explicit, obscene, violent, threatening, or that offends or tends to degrade others. The administration invokes its discretionary rights to determine such suitability. ♦ Downloading and installing programs without prior teacher approval. ♦ Downloading or copying information onto storage devices without prior teacher approval. ♦ Any actions that are performed for the sole purpose of circumventing the Internet filtering system or disabling workstation security. ♦ Inappropriate use of personal e-mail during school hours or on school equipment. 3. All students are expected to treat equipment with care and respect. Any damage purposely caused by misuse or rough treatment will be repaired/replaced at the parent’s expense. This includes equipment used at school or checked out for home use. Accidental damage is covered by the school’s insurance policy, however, a $100 75 deductible will be passed on to the parent. 4. The staff of Riverton USD 404 will be responsible for: ♦ Teaching students district policy and procedures for appropriate use of all hardware and software, including the Internet. ♦ Supervising and guiding student usage of the Internet. 5. All users of the Riverton USD 404 computer network are responsible for adhering to the Riverton School District Policy and Procedures for Internet Use. 6. The following people are entitled to the use of USD 404 technology: ♦ All Riverton USD 404 staff ♦ All Riverton USD 404 students, having a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in the principal’s office, and working under the supervision of a staff member and/or parent/guardian. ♦ Guests who access our network are bound by the terms of this user policy. Additional access and equipment may be given on a case by case basis. 7. Riverton USD 404 makes no express or implied warranties for the Internet access it provides. Riverton USD 404 cannot completely eliminate access to information that is offensive or illegal and residing on networks outside the school district. The accuracy and quality of information obtained via the Internet cannot be guaranteed. Riverton USD 404 will not guarantee the availability of access to the Internet and will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties. Information sent or received cannot be assured to be private.

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Samples: Laptop Policy & Acceptable Use Agreement

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