This document sets forth some of the rights and responsibilities for students under the District's Internet/Network Safe and Responsible Use Policy and Regulations. The DJUSD complete policy is available at http://www.djusd.k12.ca.us/district/studentinternet.pdf or by requesting a copy from your school.

A.  Educational Purpose

1                    The district Network system has been established for a limited educational purpose. The term "educational purpose" includes classroom activities, continuing education, professional or career development, and high-quality, educationally enriching personal research.

2                    The district Network system has not been established as a public access service or a public forum. The district has the right to place restrictions on the material you access or post through the system. You are also expected to follow the rules set forth in this policy, the student disciplinary policy and regulations, and the law in your use of the district Network system.

3                    You may not use the district Network system for commercial purposes. This means you may not offer, provide, or purchase products or services through the district Network system.

4                    You may not use the district Network system for political lobbying. But you may use the system to communicate with elected representatives and to express your opinion on political issues.

 

 

B.    Access to Materials

1.     You will not use the district Network system to access material in violation of the following standards:

�                    a.             Prohibited Material. Prohibited Material may not be accessed at any time, for any purpose. The district designated the following types of materials as Prohibited: obscene materials, child pornography, material that appeals to a prurient or unhealthy interest in, or depicts or describes in a patently offensive way, violence, nudity, sex, death, or bodily functions, material that has been designated as for "adults" only, and material that promotes or advocates illegal activities.

�                    b.             Restricted Material. Material that is Restricted may not be accessed by elementary students at any time for any purpose. Restricted Material may be accessed by junior high and high school students in the context of specific learning activities that have been approved by a teacher. Materials that may arguably fall within the description provided for Prohibited Material that have clear educational relevance, such as material with literary, artistic, political, or scientific value, will be considered to be Restricted. In addition, Restricted Material includes materials that promote or advocate the use of alcohol and tobacco, hate and discrimination, school cheating, and weapons. Sites that contain personal advertisements or facilitate making online connections with other people are Restricted unless such sites have been specifically approved by the school.

�                    c.             Limited Access Material. Limited Access Material is material that is generally considered to be non-educational or entertainment. Limited Access Material may be accessed in the context of specific learning activities that are directed by a teacher. Limited Access Material includes such material as electronic commerce, games, jokes, music, recreation, entertainment, sports, and investments.

 

1                     If you mistakenly access inappropriate information, you should immediately disclose this access in the manner specified by your school. This will protect you against a claim that you have intentionally violated this Policy.

2                     The district has installed a Technology Protection Measure to protect against access to inappropriate material. The determination of whether material is appropriate or inappropriate is based on the content of the material and the intended use of the material, not on the protection actions of the Technology Protection measure.

 

 

C.    Privacy and Communication Safety Requirements

1                     Personal contact information includes your name together with other information that would allow an individual to locate you, including, but not limited to, your parent's/guardian’s name, your home address or location, your work address or location, or your phone number.

2                     You will not disclose your full name or any other personal contact information for any purpose, except to education institutions for educational purposes, companies or other entities for career development purposes, or with specific staff approval.

3                     You will not disclose names, personal contact information, or any other private or personal information about other students under any circumstances.

4                     You will not agree to meet with someone you have met online without your parents/guardian’s approval and participation.

5                     You will promptly disclose to your teacher or other school staff any message you receive that is inappropriate or makes you feel uncomfortable. You should not delete such messages until instructed to do so by a staff member.

 

 

D.   Illegal, Unauthorized, and Inappropriate Uses and Activities

1.     Illegal Activities

�                    a.             You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any computer system or networked device including the district intranet and the Internet. This includes connecting unauthorized computers to the network, attempting to log in using another person’s account, or accessing another person’s files.

�                    b.             You will not make deliberate attempts to disrupt district computer or network systems. This includes, but is not limited to: intentionally altering or destroying data,; unauthorized network or security vulnerability scanning; password cracking; creating or running files resulting in an intentional disabling or misconfiguration of computer or network systems; deliberately spreading computer viruses, worms, Trojans, or other malicious code.

�                    c.             You will not use the district computers or the Network system to engage in any other illegal act, such as arranging for a drug sale or the purchase of alcohol, engaging in criminal gang activity, threatening the safety of person, etc. 

 

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2.    Inappropriate Language

�                    a.             Restrictions against Inappropriate Language apply to all speech communicated through the district Network system, including but not limited 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 you are told by a person to stop sending those messages, you must stop.

�                    f.              You will not knowingly or recklessly post false or defamatory information about a person or organization.

 

3.    Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement

�                    a.             You will not plagiarize works that you find on the network (including, but not limited to, material found 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 in your use of materials found on, disseminated through, or posted to the network (including, but not limited to, material found on the Internet). Copyright infringement occurs when you inappropriately reproduce a work that is protected by a copyright. Copyright law can be very confusing. If you have questions ask a teacher.

 

 

E.    System Security and Resource Limits

1.     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 a teacher 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 following the District virus protection procedures.

 

2.    Resource Limits.

�                    a.             You will use the system only for educational and career development activities.

�                    b.            You will not download large files (larger than 100MB) without permission from your teacher. If necessary, you will download the file at a time when the system and network are not being heavily used.

 

 

F.     Privacy

1                     You should expect no privacy in the contents of your personal files on the district Network system and records of your online activity. All student use of the Internet will be supervised and monitored. The district's monitoring of Internet usage can reveal all activities you engage in using the district Network system. The district specifically asserts ownership of all information on its system, but makes no claims regarding intellectual property rights.

2                     Routine maintenance and monitoring of the district Network system may lead to discovery that you have violated this policy, the student disciplinary code, or the law. An individual search will be conducted at the district’s discretion.

3                     Your parents/guardians have the right to request to see the contents of personal computer and e-mail files at any time.

 

 

G.    Discipline

1                     In the event there is a claim that you have violated this policy or student disciplinary code in your use of the district computers and/or the Network system, you will be subject to discipline outlined in the district’s Standards of Student Behavior. (This document is available at http://www.djusd.k12.ca.us/district/studentbehavior.pdf or upon request from your school.)

2                     Depending on circumstances, additional restrictions may be placed on your use of the district network and computers.

 

 

H.    Limitation of Liability

1.    The district will not guarantee that the functions or services provided through the District Network service will be without error. The district will not be responsible for any damage you may suffer, including but not limited to, loss of data, interruptions of service, or exposure to inappropriate material or people. The district is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through the system. The district will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through the unauthorized use of the system. Your parents/guardians can be held financially responsible for any harm that may result from your intentional misuse of the system. You may only use the system if your parents/guardians have signed a disclaimer of claims for damages against the District.

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Davis Joint Unified School District Student Internet/Network Safe and Responsible Use Agreement


 

Student Section (Please read and sign)

I have read the District's Student Internet/Network Safe and Responsible Use Policy. I agree to follow the rules contained in this policy. I understand that if I violate the rules my access can be terminated and I may face other disciplinary measures. I further understand that any files, electronic mails and other information on the district’s network or on the district’s equipment is subject to search at any time, including by law enforcement, and that I retain no rights of privacy or ownership in that information, regardless of any personal password I may have.

Student Signature ________________________________________________ Date _______________________

Parent or Guardian Section


 

(Please read, indicate choices in the boxes below and sign)

I have read the District's Student Internet Network Safe and Responsible Use Policy. I understand that if my child violates the rules, the access can be terminated and my child may face other disciplinary measures. I further understand that any files, electronic mails and other information on the district’s network or on the district’s equipment is subject to search at any time, and that neither I nor my child retain rights of privacy or ownership in that information, regardless of any personal password I or my child may have.

I hereby release the district, its personnel, and any institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my child's use of, or inability to use, the District system, including, but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services or exposure to potentially harmful or inappropriate material or people. I understand that I can be held liable for damages caused by my child's intentional misuse of the system.

I will instruct my child regarding any restrictions against accessing material that are in addition to the restrictions set forth in the District Policy. I will emphasize to my child the importance of following the rules for personal safety. 

________I give permission for my child to use the DJUSD Network/computers. I understand that this permission includes permission for my child to access information through the Internet and engage in other educationally related electronic communication activities.

________I do not give permission for my child to use the DJUSD Network/computers.

Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________________________ Date _______________________
Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________________________ Phone ______________________

Davis Joint Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability.

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