You are being given access to the Eanes Independent School District’s electronic communications system. Through this system, you will be able to communicate with other schools, colleges, organizations, and people around the world through the Internet and other electronic information systems/networks. You will have access to hundreds of databases, libraries, and computer services all over the world.
With this opportunity comes responsibility. It is important that you read the District Acceptable Use Guidelines, ask questions if you need help in understanding them, and sign the agreement form. It will be your responsibility to follow the rules for appropriate use. Inappropriate system use will result in the loss of the privilege of using this educational and administrative tool.
Please note that the Internet is a network of many types of communication and information networks. It is possible that you may run across some material you might find objectionable. While Eanes ISD will use filtering technology to restrict access to such material, it is not possible to absolutely prevent such access.
ACCEPTABLE USE
Any use described below is deemed “acceptable” and consistent with the
Eanes ISD Acceptable Use Guidelines for Technology. The final decision
regarding whether any given use of the network or Internet is acceptable lies with the Superintendent or designee, in consultation with the Technology Director.
1. Use is mainly for educational purposes, but some limited personal use is permitted
2. Use furthers the educational and administrative purposes, goals, and objectives of Eanes ISD
3. Use is limited to your own individual account - you and only you should use that account
4. Use furthers research related to education and instruction
5. Use does not violate the student code of conduct or employee standards of conduct
UNACCEPTABLE USE
Any of the following uses is deemed “unacceptable” and a violation of the Eanes ISD Acceptable Use Guidelines for Technology. The final decision regarding whether any given use of the network or Internet is unacceptable lies with the Superintendent or designee, in consultation with the Technology Director.
1. Unauthorized use of copyrighted material, including violating district software licensing agreements (See EFE)
2. Sending or posting electronic messages that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal
3. Use of technology resources such as chat rooms, social sites, and games in a manner that causes disruption to the educational program
4. Use of school technology resources to encourage illegal behavior or threaten school safety
5. Personal, political use to advocate for or against a candidate, office-holder, political party, or political position. Research or electronic communications regarding political issues or candidates shall not be a violation when the activity is to fulfill an assignment for class credit.
6. Use of any means to disable or bypass the district’s Internet filtering system or other security systems
2006 – 2007 Eanes ISD Acceptable Use Guidelines for Technology
7. Attempting to destroy or disable district computer equipment, district data, the data of other users, or other networks connected to the district’s system, including uploading or creating computer viruses
8. Encrypting communications or files to avoid security review
9. Posting personal information about yourself or others (such as addresses and phone numbers) other than as needed to conduct school operations
10. Forgery of electronic mail messages or transmission of unsolicited junk
e-mail
11. Use related to commercial activities or for commercial gain
12. Use that violates the student code of conduct or employee standards of conduct, or is unlawful
I understand that my computer use is not private and that the Eanes Independent School District will monitor my activity on the computer system.
I have read the Eanes ISD electronic communications system policy and administrative regulations and agree to abide by their provisions. In consideration for the privilege of using the Eanes ISD electronic communications system and in consideration for having access to the public networks, I hereby release the District, its operators, and any institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my use of, or inability to use, the system, including, without limitation, the type of damages identified in the District's policy and administrative regulations.