Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Parlier Unified is now offering Internet access. This
document contains the Acceptable Use Policy for your use of the Internet.
A. Educational Purpose
1. The Internet has been established for a limited educational purpose. The
term “educational purpose” includes classroom activities, career development,
and limited high-quality self-discovery activities.
2. The Internet has not been established as a public access service or a
public forum. Parlier Unified has the right to place reasonable restrictions on
the material you access or post through the system.
You are also expected to follow the rules set forth in this Internet
Acceptable Usage Policy and the law in your use of the Internet.
3. You may not use the Internet for commercial purposes. This means you may
not offer, provide, or purchase products or services through the Internet.
Internet Access
1. All teachers and students will have access to Internet World Wide Web
information resources through their classroom, library, or school computer lab
or as deem appropriate by the School’s Principal.
B. Unacceptable Uses
The following uses of the Internet are considered unacceptable:
1. Illegal Activities
a. You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Internet or to
any other computer system through the Internet or go beyond your authorized
access. This includes attempting to login through another person’s account or
access another person’s files. These actions are illegal, even if only for the
purposes of “browsing”.
b. You will not make deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer system or
destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means. These actions
are illegal.
c. You will not use the Internet to engage in any other illegal act, such as
downloading unlicensed or pirated software or the purchase of alcohol, engaging
in criminal gang activity, threatening the safety of person, etc.
2. System Security
a. You are responsible for your individual account and should take all
reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use your account.
Under no conditions should you provide your password to another person.
b. You will immediately notify The Principal or the System Administrator if
you have identified a possible security problem. Do not go looking for security
problems, because this may be construed as an illegal attempt to gain access.
c. You will avoid the inadvertent spread of computer viruses by not
downloading any computer software without the District Technology Coordinator’s
permission.
d. The use of personal computers (laptops, desktops, pda’s, etc.) on
District property or equipment is strictly prohibited with out the
authorization of the District Technology Coordinator’s permission.
3. Inappropriate Language
a. Restrictions against Inappropriate Language apply to public messages,
private messages, and material posted on Web pages.
b. You will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory,
threatening, or disrespectful language.
c. You will not post information that could cause damage or a danger of
disruption.
d. You will not engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or
discriminatory attacks.
e. You will not harass another person. Harassment is persistently acting in
a manner that distresses or annoys another person. If a you are told by a
person to stop sending them messages, you must stop.
f. You will not knowingly or recklessly post false or defamatory information
about a person or organization.
4. Respect for Privacy
a. You will not repost a message that was sent to you privately without
permission of the person who sent you the message.
b. You will not post private information about another person.
5. Respecting Resource Limits.
a. You will use the system only for educational and career development
activities and limited, high-quality, self-discovery activities. There is no
limit on use for education and career development activities.
b. You will not post chain letters or engage in “spamming”. Spamming is
sending an annoying or unnecessary message to a large number of people.
c. You will subscribe only to high quality discussion group mail lists that
are relevant to your education or career development.
6. Plagiarisms and Copyright Infringement
a. You will not plagiarize works that you find on the Internet. Plagiarism
is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they were
yours.
b. You will respect the rights of copyright owners. Copyright infringement
occurs when you inappropriately reproduce a work that is protected by a
copyright. If a work contains language that specifies appropriate use of that
work, you should follow the expressed requirements. If you are unsure whether
or not you can use a work, you should request permission from the copyright
owner.
7. Inappropriate Access to Material
a. You will not use the Internet to access material that is profane or
obscene (pornography), that advocates illegal acts, or that advocates violence
or discrimination towards other people (hate literature). A special exception
may be made for hate literature if the purpose of your access is to conduct
research.
b. If you mistakenly access inappropriate information, you should
immediately tell your Principal or The Technology Coordinator. This will
protect you against a claim that you have intentionally violated this Policy.
C. Due Process
a. The District will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials
in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through the
Internet.
b. In the event there is a claim that you have violated this Internet
Acceptable Usage Policy or the law in your use of the Internet, you will be
provided with a written notice of the suspected violation and an opportunity to
present an explanation before a neutral administrator.
D. Limitation of Liability
Parlier Unified makes no guarantee that the functions or
the services provided by or through the District Internet service will be
error-free or without defect. Parlier Unified will not be responsible for any
damage you may suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data or
interruptions of service. Parlier Unified is not responsible for the accuracy
or quality of the information obtained through or stored on the Internet.
Parlier Unified will not be responsible for financial obligations arising
through the unauthorized use of the Internet.
Parlier Unified School
District has an Internet filtering system in
place to filter out Internet sites that would be considered non-educational or
inappropriate.
As a user of the Parlier
Unified School District
computer network, I hereby agree to the above rules stated in this Internet
Acceptable Usage Policy. Any violations
of the above stated rules would warrant disciplinary actions and your computer
and Internet usage privileges might be revoked.
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