Network and use of the District's technology related equipment is a privilege, not a right. The district will strive to provide equitable opportunities for the use of technology, and the administration will take reasonable measures to inform students and staff of the rules and regulations regarding network and equipment use in staff and student handbooks. This policy shall apply to all users (faculty, students, administrators, staff, Board of Education, community, etc.) of the District's technology.
Users of technology will:

1. Use or access District technology only for educational or administrative purposes.
2. Comply with copyright laws and software licensing agreements.
3. Understand that email and network files are not private. Network administrators
   and other designated personnel have access to all email messages and may review
   files and communications to maintain integrity and monitor responsible use.
4. Respect the privacy rights of others and maintain confidentiality of all personnel
   and student records stored or accessible by means of District technology.
5. Be responsible at all times for the proper use of technology including the proper
   use of access privileges, complying with all system security identification codes,
   and not sharing any codes or passwords.
6. Maintain the integrity of technological resources from potentially damaging
   messages, physical abuse, or viruses.
7. Abide by the policies and procedures of networks and systems likened by
   technology.
8. Respect the rights of others to use equipment.

Users of technology will not:

1. Access,  submit, post, publish,  display or create any defamatory, inaccurate,
   abusive,  obscene,  profane,  sexually  oriented, threatening,  racially/religiously
   offensive, harassing, illegal or other material unsuitable in the educational setting
   or related to the District's educational program.
2. Use the Network for, or in support of, any obscene or pornographic purposes
   including, but not limited to, the retrieving or viewing of any sexually explicit
   material. If a student inadvertently accesses such information he or she should
   immediately disclose the inadvertent access to a teacher or other school official.
   Other authorized users should report the incident to the Network Administrator.
   This will protect the user against accusations of violating this policy
3. Solicit or distribute information with the intent to incite violence, cause personal
   harm or bodily injury, or to harass or "stalk" (cyberstalking) another individual.
4. Interfere with,  or disrupt Network use by  others;  create  and/or propagate
   unsolicited   advertising,   political   lobbying,   chain   letters,   pyramid   schemes,
   computer worms, viruses, or other acts of vandalism.   Vandalism includes any
   attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet, the District's
   Network or any other network. This includes, but is not limited to, uploading,
   downloading, creation or knowing transmission of computer viruses.  If a user is
   uncertain whether his or her conduct is permissible, he or she should contact the
   Network Administrator

1. Use another's account or password.
2. Distribute  user  passwords,   copyrighted  or  plagiarized  material   or  material
   protected as a trade secret.
3. Misrepresent themselves or others.
4. Trespass in  others'  folders,  work,  or files,  or gain unauthorized access to
   resources or entities.
5. Use the District's networks to distribute or share files (including music and video
   files), images, applications, etc. with others unless the shared file is created by
   District technology staff.
6. Post personal contact information or other private information about oneself, a
   student or staff member, or otherwise invade the privacy of individuals or violate
   the Illinois School Student Record Act or federal Right to Privacy Education Act.
7. Use   District  technology   for   non-school   purposes,   personal   financial   gain
   (including gambling), or any other illegal purpose of activity.
8. Forge or anonymously transmit email or other electronic materials.
9. Attempt and/or breach security measures or remove hardware/software, networks,
   information, or communication devises from the District or other network.
10. Represent personal views as those of the District or those that could be interpreted
    as such.
11. Use the Network while access privileges are suspended or revoked.

Security
In order to maintain the security of the District Network users are prohibited from:

1. Using any unauthorized personal equipment to attach, connect to or install on the
   District Network.
2. Intentionally disrupt the District Network by 'hacking" of any kind, use of proxy
   or filter avoidance software or devises, and/or engaging in computer tampering of
   any kind.
3. Downloading   and/or  installing   and/or  using  unauthorized   software,   games,
   programs, files, electronic media, and/or stand-alone applications.

Websites and Web pages
Authorized users may create web pages as part of a class activity. Material presented on a class website must meet the educational objectives of the class activity. The District has the right to exercise control over the content and/or style of the student web pages. All class web pages shall be posted through the school website.
Only those students whose parent(s) or guardian(s) have consented and signed a release may post their work or picture on student or school websites. Students whose work, likeness (as captured by photograph, video or other media) or voices are presented on a student website shall be identified by first name only and for confidentiality and safety purposes