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Acceptable Use Policy
An Acceptable Use Policy for Internet access from our Freetown and Lakeville Public Schools has been drawn up and is reproduced here. Students and staff wishing to access the Internet from school are required to sign a statement indicating acceptance of this policy.
Purpose
The Freetown and Lakeville School District shall provide access for employees and students to the computer network, including access to external networks, for limited educational purposes. Educational purposes shall be defined as classroom activities, career and professional development, and high quality self-discovery activities of an educational nature. The purpose of the computer network is to assist in preparing students for success in life and work by providing access to a wide range of information and the ability to communicate with others. The computer network will be used to increase communication (staff; parent, and student), enhance productivity, and assist staff in upgrading existing skills and acquiring new skills through a broader exchange of information. The computer network will also be used to provide information to the community, including parents, governmental agencies, and businesses.
The Superintendent or designee shall implement, monitor, and evaluate the district's computer network for instructional and administrative purposes.
Access to the computer network, including external networks, shall be available to employees and students for instructional and administrative purposes and in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures.
Access to the computer network is a privilege, not a right. All users shall be required to acknowledge receipt and understanding of all administrative regulations and procedures governing use of the system and shall agree in writing to comply with such regulations and procedures. Noncompliance with applicable regulations and procedures may result in suspension or termination of user privileges (other than in connection with directly supervised use during classroom instruction) and other disciplinary actions consistent with the policies of the Freetown and Lakeville School District. Violations of law may result in criminal prosecution as well as disciplinary action by the Freetown and Lakeville School District.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop and implement administrative regulations, procedures, and user agreements, consistent with the purposes and mission of the Freetown and Lakeville School District' as well as with law and policy governing copyright.
Monitored Use
Electronic mail transmissions and other use of electronic resources by students and employees shall not be considered confidential and may be monitored at any time by designated staff to ensure appropriate use for instructional and administrative purposes. Copies of all information created, sent or retrieved are stored in the school's backup files. While the administration does not intend to review back-up files on a regular basis, it reserves the right to access and monitor all messages and files on the computer system as it deems appropriate in the ordinary course of its business, including but not limited to ensuring proper use of resources and conducting routine maintenance. Where appropriate, communications including text and images may be disclosed to law enforcement and other third parties, without prior consent of the sender or receiver.
The Freetown and Lakeville School District shall not be liable for users' inappropriate use of electronic resources or violations of copyright restrictions, user's mistakes or negligence, or costs incurred by users. The Freetown and Lakeville School District shall not be responsible for ensuring the accuracy or usability of any information found on external networks.
Adoption date:
01/27/99 Lakeville School Committee
02/02/99 Freetown and Lakeville Regional School Committee
02/24/99 Freetown School Committee
Anti-Spam Sites
The following sites offer assistance in fighting unsolicited e-mail.
Junkbusters
Coalition Against Unsolicited Commerical Email
Computer Help & Technical Support
Microsoft Support
Apple User Groups
Webopedia
Mac Fix It
Crime Prevention and Child Safety
Kid Recommended Web Sites
These sites are frequented by middle school aged children. Parents may wish to take a look at them.
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Protected Web Sites for Kids
These are "safe" websites. Limiting children to these sites provides a measure of security for parents. No inappropriate material can be found on these sites.
Get Net Wise
Know Zone
Kids Domain
Lycos Zone
Software Reviews
Choosing good software can be difficult. These reviews will help you select the best available children's software.
Web Filtering Software
The following are descriptions of software titles designed to assist parents in controlling the content accessible by their children.
Web "Kid Safety" Resources
The following sites offer software tools and information which parents may use to configure their home computers. These tools provide a measure of protection to their children by denying them access to unsuitable websites.
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Web Tutorials
These resources may help the beginner learn to navigate the Web, search for useful information, and generally become familiar with accessing the Internet.
Common Sense Rules of the Internet
Be polite. Do not send abusive messages to others.
Use appropriate language. Offensive, obscene, defamatory, threatening, discriminating, harassing, or inflammatory language will not be tolerated in public or private messages.
Adhere to copyright agreements.
Avoid the deliberate or inadvertent spread of computer viruses.
Do not use another person's files without permission.
Do not destroy, abuse, modify or improperly access the school's hardware or software.
Do not illegally distribute software.
Do not place unlawful information on the Internet.
Do not use the Internet for commercial purposes, product advertisement, or political lobbying.
Do not access, download, store, or print files that are profane or obscene.
Do not post personal information. This includes yours or another person's home phone number, address and photographs.
Keep your password private.
Do not interfere with, harm or modify the work of other users.
Do not discuss highly sensitive or confidential school information in e-mail communications.
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