The Board of Education is committed to the effective use of technology to both enhance the quality of student learning and the efficiency of District operations. However, the use of the District’s network and technology by students is a privilege, not a right.

The Superintendent shall develop and implement a written Technology Procedure. Guidelines for the proper acquisition of technology shall be set forth in the procedure. The procedure shall also provide guidance to staff and students about making safe, appropriate and ethical use of the District’s network(s). The procedure shall also inform both staff and students about disciplinary actions that will be taken if Board technology and/or networks are abused in any way or used in an inappropriate, illegal or unethical manner.

Further, safeguards shall be established so that the Board’s investment in both hardware and software achieves the benefits of technology and inhibits the negative side effects. Accordingly, students shall be educated about appropriate online behavior including, but not limited to using social media to interact with others online; interacting with other individuals in chat rooms or on blogs; and, in recognizing what constitutes cyberbullying, understanding cyberbullying is a violation of District policy, and learning appropriate responses if they are victims of cyberbullying.

Social media shall be defined as internet-based applications (such as Facebook, My Space, Twitter, et cetera) that turn communication into interactive dialogue between users. The Board prohibits any access and use of social media by students from the District’s network.

The Superintendent shall establish appropriate procedures to inform both staff and students are adequately informed about disciplinary actions that will be taken if Board technology and/or networks are abused in any way or used in an illegal or unethical manner.

The Superintendent shall review the procedure as necessary and report any changes, amendments, or revisions to the Board annually.

Children's Internet Protection Act

Revised 2/01
Revised 12/20/10