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Student Safety and Technology Policy

CVSD provides students with Internet access to support academic achievement and enhance curriculum. School staff give guidance and direction to students about appropriate Internet use. The district has created filters to minimize access to web sites that are inappropriate under district policy. As part of their 21st-centurty learning environment, students are allowed filtered Internet access.

Student Electronic Information Systems User Agreement

POLICY 2022 states CVSD will use electronic resources as a powerful and compelling means for students to learn core subjects and applied skills in relevant and rigorous ways. The district's technology will enable educators and students to communicate, learn, share, collaborate and create; to think and solve problems; to manage their work; and to take ownership of their lives.

To help ensure student safety and citizenship in online activities, students will be educated about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking and related websites, and cyberbullying awareness and response.

1. Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

For the purpose of this AUP, telecommunications is defined as "the sending and receiving of electronic and digital information using any district equipment; including (but not limited to) computers, building local-area-networks, district wide-area-network, Internet, and fax machines.” This includes personal computers brought into the building with prior permission and connected to the district network.

2. Central Valley Public Schools Educational Network

The Internet is a global network made up of many smaller contributing networks that support open exchange of information among many different kinds of institutions all over the world. CVSD's network connects to this large global network.

3. Computer and Network Monitoring

Data files stored and electronic communication using any CVSD computing system are subject to review. Because these resources are granted as part of the larger scope of the curriculum, CVSD reserves the right to monitor activity on the network.

Users of CVSD computing resources should have no expectation of privacy. The system is to be used for education-related purposes only. The district treats all information transmitted through or stored in the system as public records and none can be considered the private property of students per board policy.

4. Internet Access and Filtering

  1. The Internet, as an information resource, enables CVSD to provide information beyond the confines of existing resources. It allows for access to ideas, information, and commentary from around the globe. Currently, however, it is an unregulated medium. As such, while it offers access to a wealth of educational material, it also enables access to materials that may be offensive, disturbing, and/or illegal.
  2. The district will make every reasonable attempt to limit access to inappropriate material by using an Internet filtering system and encouraging personal responsibility.
  3. The Internet filtering system blocks access to sites and/or keywords that have been determined to be inappropriate. The district will provide "filtering" on all networked devices that access the Internet.
  4. Any attempt to implement measures to bypass the filtering system (including mobile phones on hotspots) is a direct violation of the AUP.
5. Appropriate Use of Computers and Network Resources
 
Student use of district computing and network resources must be in support of education and be consistent with CVSD’s educational objectives.

 

6. Inappropriate Use of Computers and Network Resources

Inappropriate use (actual and/or attempted) of district computers and networks may result in the initiation of disciplinary action against students in accordance with district policy on progressive discipline and consistent with policies/procedures outlined in this handbook. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

  1. Accessing any information that does not have educational or training value or interferes with the educational process. 
  2. Using district resources for illegal, inappropriate, or obscene purposes or in support of such activities.
    1. Illegal activities will be defined as a violation of local, state, and/or federal laws.
    2. Inappropriate use will be defined as a violation of the intended use of the network and/or the network's purpose and goal.
    3. Obscene activities will be defined as a violation of generally accepted social standards.
  3. Using CVSD computing resources for commercial or financial gain or fraud.
  4. Forging electronic mail messages or posting unauthorized or inappropriate messages.
  5. Sharing an account number or password with another person or leaving an open file unattended or unsupervised. Account owners are ultimately responsible for all activity under their account.

7. Computer Vandalism and Unethical Use of Network

CVSD declares that unethical and unacceptable behaviors (actual and/or attempted) shall be deemed just cause for taking disciplinary measures against students consistent with those outlined in the Student's Responsibilities and Rights handbook. The type of behavior NOT permitted includes, but is not limited to the following:

  1. Damaging or altering hardware, software, or network settings.
  2. Seeking to gain unauthorized access to district network, the Internet, or other’s files.
  3. Vandalizing the data of another user.
  4. Using hardware, software, network, or Internet for other than academic purposes related to current coursework. This includes playing computer games.
  5. Intentionally wasting resources, including printing any materials not related to current coursework.
  6. Theft of data, equipment, or intellectual property (i.e. violating copyright laws).
  7. Gaining or seeking to gain unauthorized access to a login account or files other than your own.
  8. Downloading or creating any files containing offensive graphics, lyrics, or sound files, or any files which are illegal or nor related to current coursework.
  9. Downloading, storing, installing, or saving executable files, music or videos without instructor permission and not related to current coursework.
  10. Using technological resources to harass or harm others.
  11. Possessing any data which might be considered a violation of these rules in paper, magnetic (disk), or any other form.
  12. Attaining unauthorized access to information, committing software piracy, hacking, and/or tampering with hardware and software.
  13. Connecting storage devices (i.e. USB devices, Cds) to district computers for any purpose not related to current coursework or job assignment.

8. Consent and Waiver

  1. Student materials posted on the Internet through the district system are not protected for individual copyright.

Your child will use district computers and the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined. Internet access, when used responsibly, greatly enhances student opportunities to research and expand learning potential. Some courses at the secondary level use Internet websites extensively, and student options would  be impacted by the inability to access. Contact your school if you have questions about classroom use of the Internet.

 
CVSD makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for technology and electronic services it provides. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at user's own risk. Users must be aware that there are many services available on the Internet that might be offensive to certain groups of users. Although efforts are made to block objectionable services and materials, CVSD cannot eliminate access to all such services, nor could they begin to identify them. Individual users are responsible for their own actions in navigating the Internet.

CVSD Internet Beliefs

CVSD provides students with Internet access and digital learning tools to support academic success and classroom instruction. Technology helps students communicate, collaborate, create, think critically, solve problems and build skills they will use in school, college, careers and everyday life. POLICY 2022
 
Because Internet access is an essential part of learning in CVSD classrooms, families may not opt students out of Internet access. Many assignments, learning resources, assessments, communication tools, and classroom activities require online access to fully participate in instruction.
 
To help provide a safe online learning environment, the district uses Internet filtering and other security measures to limit access to inappropriate content on district devices and networks. CVSD also teaches students responsible and appropriate digital citizenship skills.
 
CVSD provides students with access to district-approved digital resources, including Google Workspace for Education and district-issued devices such as Chromebooks, to support engaging, effective and modern learning experiences.