604.6 Internet - Appropriate Use

The district recognizes the importance of developing students into agile learners who are capable of addressing the complex needs of our future workforce. For this reason, the district has prioritized making available technology and programs that teach students to embrace modern technology and tools while fostering a secure learning environment for students to the extent reasonable. Because technology is a vital part of the school district curriculum, the Internet will be made available to employees and students. Appropriate and equitable use of the Internet will allow employees and students to access resources unavailable through traditional means.

 

Students will be able to access the Internet through their teachers. Individual student accounts and electronic mail addresses may be issued to students. Students may be permitted to use district-issued email addresses and Internet-based collaboration software to send and receive messages at school. 

 

The Internet can provide a vast collection of educational resources for students and employees. It is a global network which makes it impossible to control all available information. Because information appears, disappears and changes constantly, it is not possible to predict or control what students may locate. The school district makes no guarantees as to the accuracy of information received on the Internet. Although students will be under teacher supervision while on the network, it is not possible to constantly monitor individual students and what they are accessing on the network. Some students might encounter information which may not be of educational value. Student Internet records and access records are confidential records treated like other student records. Students’ Internet activities will be monitored by the school district with the intent to ensure students are not accessing inappropriate sites that have visual depictions that include obscenity, child pornography or are harmful to minors. The school district will use technology protection measures to protect students from inappropriate access, including sites that include obscenity, child pornography or are harmful to minors. 

 

The school district will monitor the online activities of students and will educate students about appropriate online behavior, including interacting on social networking sites and chat rooms. Students will also be educated on cyberbullying, including awareness and response. Employees will provide age appropriate training for students who use the Internet. The training provided will be designed to promote the school district’s commitment to: 

  • The standards and acceptable use of Internet services as set forth in the  this policy and regulation;

  • Student safety with regard to:

    • safety on the Internet;

    • appropriate behavior while online, on social networking websites, and

    • in chat rooms; and

    • cyberbullying awareness and response.

  • Compliance with the E-rate requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act

Employees and students will be instructed on the appropriate use of the Internet. Parents will be required to sign a permission form to allow their students to access the Internet. Students will sign a form acknowledging they have read and understand the Internet Acceptable Use policy and regulations, that they will comply with the policy and regulations, and that they understand the consequences for violation of the policy or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, this policy will be maintained at least five years beyond the termination of funding under the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) or E-rate.  

                   

*Adopted:  11/9/2024

604.6CF CONSENT TO STUDENT USE OF THE DISTRICT’S COMPUTERS, COMPUTER-LIKE EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER NETWORK SYSTEMS AND INTERNET ACCESS

CONSENT TO STUDENT USE OF THE DISTRICT’S COMPUTERS, COMPUTER-LIKE EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER NETWORK SYSTEMS AND INTERNET ACCESS

       

I, __________________, am the parent or guardian of _________________, who is in _____ grade.

I hereby certify that I have received, read, understand and agree to the Glenwood Community School District’s Appropriate Use of Computers, Computer-Like Equipment, Computer Network Systems, and Internet .  

I recognize that although the Glenwood Community School District has taken measures to restrict access to controversial materials, it cannot guarantee that students will be protected from accessing any controversial materials during the student’s use of the district’s computers, computer-like equipment, computer network systems, and internet access. 

I accept full responsibility for my student’s use of the district’s computers, computer-like equipment, 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 relieve the Glenwood Community School district and its officers and employees, from any and all financial responsibility that may be incurred by my student’s use of the district’s computers, computer-like equipment, computer network systems, and the internet access.

My child may have access to internet:       _____ Yes _____ No

I hereby give the district permission to publish my child’s work, picture, and/or first name on the internet through the district’s web site.                                                        _____ Yes                   ____ No

Parent or Guardian Name:______________________________________________________

 ____________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE                                                             DATE

 If you have consented to your child’s use of the district’s technology, computers, computer-like equipment, computer network systems, and the internet access, please have your child review and sign the following:

 I have read the Glenwood Community School District’s Appropriate Use of computers, computer-like equipment, computer Network Systems, and Internet  policy and agree to abide by its provisions.  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-like equipment, computer network systems, and internet access and may result in further discipline up to and including expulsion and/or other legal action.  I agree to be responsible for payment of costs incurred by accessing any internet services that have a cost involved.

 ________________________________________________________

STUDENT SIGNATURE                                                                   DATE

 

*Adopted:  12/13/10

*Revised:  04/09/12

*Revised:  07/09/12

*Revised:  12/10/12

*Revised:  04/14/14

*Reviewed: 04/08/19

*Revised: 01/13/20

*Reviewed:  11/11/24

Uploaded Files: 
PDF icon 604.6CF Consent to Student Use of the District's Technology, Network Systems and Internet Access_0.pdf

604.6GF STAFF ACCEPTANCE FORM AND CONSENT TO USE OF THE DISTRICT’S TECHNOLOGY, NETWORK SYSTEMS, AND INTERNET ACCESS

STAFF ACCEPTANCE FORM AND CONSENT TO USE OF THE DISTRICT’S TECHNOLOGY, NETWORK SYSTEMS, AND INTERNET ACCESS

Name:____________________________________ Date:________________________

I hereby certify that I have received, read, understand and agree to all of the terms and conditions in the Glenwood Community School District’s Appropriate Use of Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access Policy. I understand that the district’s technology and technology-related equipment I am being issued is the property of the Glenwood Community School District. I will return the district technology and any district technology-related equipment I am issued in the same condition in which I received it, excluding normal wear and tear and unforeseen system breakdowns, i.e. storage failures, etc. I understand that I am responsible for any damage or loss to the district’s technology and technology-related equipment I am issued. In case of damage or loss, I agree that I will replace any damaged or lost district technology or technology-related equipment with technology and/or technology-related equipment of equal value and functionality as approved by the district’s administration.

I accept full responsibility for my use of the district’s technology, network systems, and internet access 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 determination of my ability to use the district’s technology, 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 technology, network systems, and/or the district’s internet access. I relieve the Glenwood 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 technology, network systems, and internet access.

________________________________          ________________________________

Signature                          Date                          Printed Name

*Adopted: 12/13/10

*Revised: 04/09/12

*Revised: 07/09/12

*Revised: 12/10/12

*Revised: 04/14/14

*Reviewed: 04/08/19

*Reviewed:  11/11/24

Uploaded Files: 
PDF icon 604.6GF Staff Acceptance form and consent to use of the district's technology, network systems, and internet access.pdf