ICN is a statewide telecommunications network designed primarily to enhance learning opportunities for students, employees and Board members. The District recognizes that it is not the only authorized user of ICN and other users will frequently be using the District's ICN facilities. Sponsored and authorized users of ICN must comply with state and federal law in using ICN.
The building Principal is responsible for coordinating ICN classroom use. Requests for use of ICN classroom by employees for the educational program are filed with the building Principal.
It is the responsibility of the Entity using ICN classroom to comply with the requirements of the law and District policy and its supporting administrative regulations.
- ICN is a limited access network and sponsored or authorized users cannot use the system for profit making ventures.
- The use must be consistent with the mission of the sponsored or authorized user.
- Users cannot resell time on ICN.
- Sponsored and authorized users are responsible for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Iowa Civil Rights Act. Sponsored and authorized users are responsible for making the necessary accommodations and are responsible for obtaining and paying for needed interpreters or interpretive equipment.
- Sponsored and authorized users are required to stay within ICN classroom and use the most direct route to ICN classroom. Other District facilities, sites, areas in the District building or equipment are off limits to the authorized users.*
- The charge for use of ICN room is $12.50.
- ICN will be available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- The sponsored or authorized user is responsible for all site and site usage charges.
- A District employee will be present in the District facility while ICN is in use.
- Food and drink are not permitted in ICN room.
- First time use of ICN will require prior training and should be organized through the building Principal.
- Use or transmission of copyrighted material, without prior approval of the copyright holder, is strictly prohibited. Appropriate use of the copyrighted material is the responsibility of the sponsored or authorized user, not the District.
- The District reserves the right to amend these rules as necessary to reflect ICN's usage and changes at the state or federal level.
- The District reserves the right to charge all costs, including attorneys' fees, that may arise to the authorized user for the sponsored or authorized user's failure to comply with the law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
*Adopted: 03/12/07
*Revised: 12/13/10
*Reviewed: 11/09/15
*Revised: 09/14/20