The Board of Education is committed to the effective use of technology to enhance the quality of student learning and the efficiency of District operations. It also recognizes that safeguards have to be established to ensure that the District's investment in hardware and software achieves the benefits of technology and inhibits negative side effects. Use of such resources is a privilege, not a right.

The Superintendent is directed to establish administrative guidelines not only for proper acquisition of technology but also to ensure that staff and students are making appropriate and ethical use of the technology as well as any networks that may be established.

The Superintendent shall inform staff and students that disciplinary actions may be taken if District technology and/or networks are abused.

H.R. 4577, P.L. 106-554, Children's Internet Protection Act of 2000
47 U.S.C. 254(h), (1), Communications Act of 1934, as amended
20 U.S.C. 6801 et seq., Part F, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965,
as amended
18 U.S.C. 2256
18 U.S.C. 1460
18 U.S.C. 2246

Revised 6/99
Revised 5/02
Revised 6/06