The Wapello Community School District has laptop computers for its faculty members to use inside and outside of school in order to enhance, enrich, and facilitate teaching and administrative duties as well as school communications. All laptop computers and related equipment are school district property. The use of the District's laptop computers and related equipment shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions set out in the District's policy on appropriate use of computers, computer network systems, and the internet.

Prior to using the District's laptop computers and related equipment, faculty members will sign a Laptop Computer Acceptance Form and agree to all outlined policies before being issued a laptop computer. Faculty members shall not attempt to install software or hardware or change the system configuration, including any network settings, on any District laptop computer without prior consultation with the District's administration. Faculty members shall not attempt to change or modify in any way any related equipment that they arc are issued with the District's laptop computers.

Faculty members shall protect District laptop computers and related equipment from damage and theft. Each faculty member shall be responsible for any damage to the laptop computer and related equipment they have been issued from the time it is issued to them until the time it is turned back in to the District, including damage to the computer, related equipment or the computer's hardware and/or software (including labor costs). Faculty members who choose to store school data, such as grades, tests or exams, on District laptop computers are required to back up this data on the District's network as a safety precaution against data loss.

I understand that the laptop computer and related equipment I am being issued is the property of the Wapello Community School District. I agree to all of the terms and conditions in the Wapello Community School District Laptop Policy and the Wapello Community School District policy on appropriate use of computers, computer network systems, and the internet. I will return the laptop computer and any related equipment I am issued in the same condition in which receive it excluding normal wear and tear and unforeseen system breakdowns, i.e. hard drive failure, etc.

I understand that I am responsible for any damage or loss of any component of the laptop computer and/or related equipment I am issued. In case of damage or loss, I agree that 1 I will replace any damaged or lost component and/or equipment with components and/or equipment of equal value and functionality as approved by the District's administration.

Name__________________________________________ Date

Computer Serial #_____________________________________

Computer/Equipment Description and Serial #_______________ 

 

 

STUDENT SIGNATURE                                                                 DATE

 

The purpose of this policy is to provide a safe environment for students through the use of technology protection measures (i.e. filtering software) to enhance education in the Wapello Community School District.

The internet is an ever expanding resource that adds large quantities of content on a daily basis. However, some of the content is inappropriate for student use and may even be harmful to students' health, safety and welfare. Therefore, the Wapello Community School District has determined that it will establish this policy to limit student access to certain undesirable topics, including but not limited to, information and images that are obscene, constitute child pornography or are otherwise harmful to minors. Since it is not feasible for the District to continually monitor the content of the internet, the Wapello Community School District will employ technology protection measures in the form of internet filter­ing software in an attempt to block access to these types of harmful and inappropriate ma­terials.

The District's implementation of internet filtering software does not guarantee that stu­dents will be prevented from accessing materials that may he considered inappropriate and/or harmful. However, it is a meaningful effort on the part of the District to prevent students from accessing inappropriate and/or harmful materials on the internet. The Dis­trict makes no guarantee that the filtering software will be available at all times or that the filtering software will block all inappropriate and/or harmful material.

If there is an accessible Uniform Resource Locator [URL] that may be inappropriate, stu­dents, staff, and parents may request a review by designated District personnel, by com­pleting an Add URL to Blocked Status form. Upon review, the technology coordinator or other appropriate personnel will make a determination about blocking access to that site. If there is an educationally valuable URL that is blocked, students, staff, and parents may fill out the Remove URL from Blocked Status grievance form. The technology coordina­tor or other appropriate personnel will review the request and make a determination about unblocking the site.

Staff members may request that the internet filtering software be disabled for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. A bona fide research form will need to be filled out and reviewed by the technology coordinator or other appropriate personnel before the Internet filtering software is disabled.

WAPELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Add URL to Blocked Status Form

Name:

Position:

URL http://

Primary focus of the web site:

What material is deemed objectionable:

Date submitted:

Reviewed by: __________________________________

Date reviewed:                                                                             Action taken:

WAPELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Remove URL from Blocked Status Form

Name: _______________________________

Position:______________________________

URL http://____________________________

Primary of the web site:

Academic value of material being sought:

Date submitted:

Reviewed by:__________________________________

Date reviewed:                                                                                 Action taken:

WAPELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bona Fide Research/Other Lawful Purpose Form for Disabling Internet Filtering Software Name:

Position:______________________________________

Date submitted:________________________________

Reason that requires full access to the internet with no filters:

Academic value of material being sought:____________

Reviewed by: _________________________________

Date reviewed:                                                                 Action taken:

I accept the responsibility of full access to the internet for bona fide research or other lawful pur­poses. I understand that I am the only one authorized for full access and will not allow others to use this access for any reason. Once I am completed with this research, I will notify the admini­stration so the filters can be re-enabled.

SIGNATURE

I hereby certify that I have received, read, and understand the Wapello Community School District's Appropriate Use of Computers, Computer Network Systems, and the internet policy. I accept full responsibility for my use of the District's computers, computer net­work systems, and the Internet through the District in accordance with the terms, condi­tions, and guidelines as stated by the District in its policies and regulations and as set out in federal and state law. I understand that violation of these provisions will result in the restriction and/or termination of my ability to use the District's computers, computer net­work systems, and internet access and may result in further discipline up to and including termination of my employment with the District and/or other legal action.

I will not hold the District responsible in any way for materials accessed through the Dis­trict's computers, computer network systems, and/or the District's internet access. I relieve the Wapello Community School District and its officers and employees from any and all financial responsibility that may be incurred by my use of the District's computers, com­puter network systems, and the internet.

Employee Signature

 

Date

• Responsibility for Internet Appropriate Use
  
  • The authority for appropriate use of electronic Internet resources is delegated to the licensed employees.
  • Instruction in the proper use of the Internet will be available to licensed employees who will then provide similar instruction to their students.
  • Employees are expected to practice appropriate use of the Internet, and violations may result in discipline up to, and including, discharge.

 

• Internet Access
  
  • Access to the Internet is available to teachers and students as a source of information and a vehicle of communication.
  • Students will be able to access the Internet through their teachers.  Individual Internet-based collaboration software, student accounts, and electronic mail addresses may be issued to students.
    • Making Internet access available to students carries with it the potential that some students might encounter information that may not be appropriate for students.  However, on a global network, it is impossible to control all materials.  Because information on the Internet appears, disappears, and changes, it is not possible to predict or control what students may locate.
    • It is a goal to allow teachers and students access to the rich opportunities on the Internet, while we protect the right of students and parents who choose not to risk exposure to questionable material.
    • The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who must adhere to strict guidelines which require efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of network resources.
    • Users may use real-time conference features such as talk/chat/Internet relay chat only as approved by the supervising teacher.
    • Transmission of material, information, or software in violation of any board policy or regulation is prohibited.
    • System users will follow district cybersecurity policy and procedures to ensure network security.
    • The school district makes no guarantees as to the accuracy of information received on the Internet.

 

• Student Use of Internet
  
  • Equal Opportunity—The Internet is available to all students within the school district through teacher access.
  • On-line Protocol
    • The use of the network is a privilege and may be taken away for violation of board policy or regulations.  As a user of the Internet, students may be allowed access to other networks.  Each network may have its own set of policies and procedures.  It is the user’s responsibility to abide by the policies and procedures of these other networks.
    • Students should adhere to on-line protocol:
      • Respect all copyright and license agreements.
      • Cite all quotes, references, and sources.
      • Remain on the system long enough to get needed information, then exit the system.
      • Apply the same privacy, ethical, and educational considerations utilized in other forms of communication.
    • Student access for electronic mail will be through their own account.
      • Others may be able to read or access the mail so private messages should not be sent.
      • Delete unwanted messages immediately.
      • Use of objectionable language is prohibited.
      • Always sign messages.
  • Restricted Material—Students will not intentionally access or download any text file or picture or engage in any conference that includes material which is obscene, libelous, indecent, vulgar, profane, or lewd; advertises any product or service not permitted to minors by law; constitutes insulting or fighting words, the very expression of which injures or harasses others; or presents a clear and present likelihood that, either because of its content or the manner of distribution, it will cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities, will cause the commission of unlawful acts, or the violation of lawful school regulations
  • Unauthorized Costs—If a student gains access to any service via the Internet which has a cost involved or if a student incurs other types of costs, the student accessing such a service will be responsible for those costs.

 

• Student Violations—Consequences and Notifications
  
  • Students who access restricted items on the Internet are subject to the appropriate action described inboard policy or regulations or the following consequences:
    • First Violations—A verbal and written warning notice will be issued to the student.  The student may lose Internet access for a period of time at the discretion of the supervising teachers.  A copy of the notice will be mailed to the student’s parents and a copy provided to the building principal.
    • Second violation—A verbal and written second violation notice will be issued to the student.  A copy of the notice will be sent to the student’s parents and a copy provided to the building principal.  The student will forfeit all internet privileges for a determined period of time.
    • Third violation—A verbal and written third violation notice will be issued to the student.  A copy of the notice will be sent to the student’s parent and a copy provided to the building principal.  The student will forfeit all Internet privileges of a determined period of time up to the balance of the school year.