Sevier County School Board Acceptable Use Agreement
Please read this document carefully before signing.
Internet access is now available to students and teachers in the Sevier County School System.
We are very pleased to bring internet access to the Sevier County School System and believe the Internet offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to both students and teachers. Our goal in providing this service to teachers and students is to promote educational excellence in schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all over the world and millions of individual subscribers. Students and teachers have access to:
- electronic communication world-wide.
- information and news from NASA as well as the opportunity to correspond with scientists at NASA and other research institutions.
- public domain software and shareware of all types.
- discussion groups on topics ranging from Chinese culture to the environment to music to politics.
- access to many University Library Catalogs, the Library of Congress and ERIC.
With access to computers and people all over the world also comes the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of a school setting. On a global network it is impossible to control all material and industrious users may discover controversial material. We believe that the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with the educational goals of Sevier County School System.
Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies, and regional and state networks. In addition, the smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who must adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided here so that you are aware of the responsibilities you are about to acquire. In general, this requires efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of the network resources. If a Sevier County School System user violates any of these provisions, his or her access will be terminated and future access could possibly be denied. The signature(s) at the end of this document is(are) legally binding and indicates the party(parties) who signed has(have) read the terms and conditions carefully understand(s) their significance.
Internet - Terms and Conditions
- Acceptable use - the purpose of NSFNET, which is the backbone of the Internet, is to support research and education in and among academic institutions in the US by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. The use of the internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the Sevier County School System. Use of other organization’s network or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in violation of any US or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. Use for commercial activities is generally not acceptable. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited.
- Privileges - The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. (Each student who receives access will be part of a discussion with a Sevier County School System faculty member pertaining to the proper use of network.) The system administrators will deem what is inappropriate use and their decision is final. Also, the system administrators may revoke access at any time. The administration, faculty, and staff of Sevier County School System may request the system administrator to deny, revoke, or suspend specific user access.
- Network Etiquette- Users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette as defined by system administrators. These include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Be polite. Do not get abusive in you messages to others.
- Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. Illegal activities are strictly prohibited.
- Do NOT reveal you personal address or phone numbers of students or colleagues.
- Note that electronic mail (E-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
- Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users.
- All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.
- Sevier County School Board make no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. Sevier County School Board will not be responsible for any damages suffered. This includes loss of data resulting from non deliveries, mis-deliveries, or other service interruptions caused by it’s own negligence or user errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user’s risk. Sevier County School Board specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.
- Security - Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a security problem on the Internet, you must notify a system administrator or your Technology Coordinator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Attempts to logon to the Internet as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to the Internet.
- Vandalism - Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, Internet, or any of the above listed agencies or other networks that are connected to the NSFNET Internet backbone. This includes, but not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.
- Pornography - Access of pornographic and/or sexually explicit material on the network is prohibited. Any attempt to access this type of material will result in cancellation of network privileges; appropriate scholastic disciplinary action; and where applicable, appropriate legal action. The definition of pornographic content is determined by the system administrators.
Sevier County School System Internet Use Agreement
I understand and will abide by the above Internet Use Agreement for the duration of my enrollment in the Sevier County School System. I further understand that any violation of the regulations above is unethical and may constitute criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action.
User Signature:_____________________________________Date:________________
School:_______________________Position (teacher, student, etc):___________________
FOR THE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF A STUDENT USER
As parents or guardians of this student, I have read the Internet Use Agreement and agree to its terms and conditions. I understand that this is designed for educational purposes. I will not hold Sevier County Schools responsible for controversial materials acquired on the network. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child’s use is not in a school setting. I hereby give permission to allow internet access for my child while enrolled in the Sevier County School System and certify that the information contained on this form is correct.
Parent or Guardian’s Name (please print):_______________________________________
Signature:_______________________________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________________________ |
