North Rockland Central School District
Acceptable Use Policy
The North Rockland
Central School District is committed to the goal of having electronic network
facilities used in a responsible, efficient, and legal manner. The district provides access to all
students and faculty unless there has been a request, in writing, that access be
denied. In accordance with state
and federal policies, the district uses software to filter inappropriate
content. The district recognizes
however, that no such system is foolproof.
All users acknowledge
their understanding of the general policy as a condition of receiving use of a
District Account or using the network facilities.
Acceptable use of telecommunications includes activities
which support teaching and learning.
Use of eChalk should be for assignments or research for school-related
activities or courses. As with
other school publications, student information may appear in online documents
such as press releases.
When using
eChalk:
·
You are entirely
responsible for activities conducted through your eChalk
account.
·
You will not use your
eChalk account to:
o
Transmit or cause the
transmission of any harassing, threatening, or otherwise abusive messages, data
or information
o
Post or transmit any
unsolicited advertising, promotional or marketing
materials
·
You will not violate any
privacy rights or rights of publicity of any person,
including:
o
Plagiarism
o
Using profanity,
obscenity or language which may be offensive to other
users
o
Re-posting
communications without the author’s prior consent
o
Copying software in
violation of copyright law
·
You will not attempt or
assist others in attempting to compromise the security or integrity of your
school’s eChalk system, including, but not limited to:
o
Using the Network for
profit, commercial or illegal activity
o
Developing or spreading
computer viruses
·
Violations of this
Acceptable Use Policy may result in the termination of all privileges relating
to the use of your school’s eChalk system.
District staff will
teach proper techniques and standards for participation, for guiding student
access to appropriate sections of the network, and for making sure that students
understand that if they misuse the network, they may lose use of their
telecommunication privileges. The
system administrators reserve the right to monitor email. Network accounts will be good for the
duration of a users presence in the school district. The person using the account is
responsible for its proper use. A
user should not tell anyone his/her password, as doing so will give that person
access to the account.
Revised
7/2/02