Please review these materials carefully with your child before signing the required application form.

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1 LOVELAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Technology and Computer Use Dear Parents/Guardians: Each year, the Loveland City School District requires parents and their students to re-apply for authorization to utilize the school district computer resources, which include software, hardware and access to the district network which includes access to the internet. This document contains the following items: 1. The Board of Education policy regarding computer technology and networks, 2. The Administrative Guidelines for student network and internet acceptable use, 3. A cautionary note regarding the use of the internet, 4. A paper version of the Student Application for Computer Usage. All of the above items must be read, understood and agreed to by the parent and the student prior to the district granting the student permission to access district technology resources. No student shall have access to district technology resources at the beginning of each school year until either the paper form of the Student Application for Computer Usage or the online version has been completed. Either version will suffice. Loveland Schools offer your child access to our computers and network. Access to these resources will provide your child with the following services for educational purposes: instructional resources, online school library resources and the internet. The access and use of these services are governed by Loveland City School Board of Education policy " " and administrative guideline "AG ". CAUTIONARY NOTE: The Internet, a compilation of diverse communication and information networks, spans the globe and provides access to informational sources of immeasurable value. It is possible that your child may run across areas of adult and/or objectionable content. District personnel will instruct students so as to minimize the potential exposure to such material. Part of the school district's responsibility in preparing students for the 21st century is to provide them access to the tools they will be using as adults. We believe that use of this global information network is one of those tools. We believe in the importance of teaching your child about his/her role as a responsible "network citizen" and familiarizing him/her with the Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety policy that applies for this new global community. A Student Application for Computer Usage for your child to read and sign stating his/her agreement to follow the Loveland City School District Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Acceptable Policy. This application also requires your signature on the paper version or acknowledgement on the online form. It will be effective for the entire school year. You may revoke this permission at any time by writing to the school principal. Please review these materials carefully with your child before signing the required application form. Acceptable Use Policy Aknowledgement.docx Page 1 AG

2 Loveland City School District Bylaws & Policies COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORKS The Board of Education is committed to the effective use of technology to both enhance the quality of student learning and the efficiency of operations within the school system. However, the use of the District s network and technology resources by students is a privilege, not a right. As a prerequisite, students and their parents must sign and submit a Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety form. (See also, Policy ) The Superintendent shall develop and recommend for approval by the Board then implement a written District Technology Plan (DTP). Procedures for the proper acquisition of technology shall be set forth in the DTP. The DTP shall also provide guidance to staff and students about making safe, appropriate and ethical use of the District s network(s), as well as inform both staff and students about disciplinary actions that will be taken if Board technology and/or networks are abused in any way or used in an inappropriate, illegal, or unethical manner. Further safeguards shall be established so that the Board's investment in both hardware and software achieves the benefits of technology and inhibits negative side effects. Accordingly, students shall be educated about appropriate online behavior including, but not limited to, using social media to interact with others online; interacting with other individuals in chat rooms or on blogs; and, recognizing what constitutes cyberbullying, understanding cyberbullying is a violation of District policy, and learning appropriate responses if they are victims of cyberbullying. The Board authorizes the access and use of social media from the District s network to increase awareness of District programs and activities, as well as to promote achievements of staff and students, provided such access and use is approved in advance by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall review the DTP and report any changes, amendments or revisions to the Board annually. Revised 8/16/11 Neola 2011 Acceptable Use Policy Aknowledgement.docx Page 2 AG

3 LOVELAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Administrative Guidelines (AG ) Computer Access Students under the age of 18 must have parental permission acknowledging the Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy ( ) before a computer can be accessed. Typical student use of a computer may include utilization of productivity software (word processor, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software), educational resources, and Internet-delivered curriculum resources. While some classroom resources are delivered via the World Wide Web, open access to content on the Internet is not accessible in the confines of the Internet-delivered courseware. Student computer access must be initiated through the school network. Students will not be permitted computer access without supervision by a Loveland City School District employee. It is expected that schools will devise their own procedures for implementing and monitoring student computer access. The District will assist schools in this task by developing sample procedures. All Loveland Schools' students, regardless of age, are subject to the Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy and its provisions. Internet Access Students under the age of 18 must have parental permission before the Internet can be accessed. Common Internet usage will provide staff and students access to a multitude of administrative and instructional resources of electronically stored information, which may include research via search engines and other online educational activities. Student Internet access must be initiated through the school network. Students may not access their own personal accounts from private Internet providers using school district computing resources. It is expected that the District will assist the schools in devising their own procedures for implementing and monitoring student Internet access. All Loveland Schools' students, regardless of age, are subject to the Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy and its provisions. Student Network and Internet Code of Conduct All use must be in support of education and research and consistent with the vision of the District. The District reserves the right to prioritize use and access. Any use must be in conformity with state and federal law, network provider policies, licenses, and district policy. Use for commercial or personal solicitation is prohibited, as is using it for financial gain or for any commercial or illegal activity. Use to support non-district charitable groups must be approved in advance by the superintendent or designee. Our schools equipment should be considered public facilities and may not be used to support or oppose political candidates, agendas, or ballot measures. No use of our electronic systems shall serve to disrupt the operation of programs by others; system components including hardware or software shall not be destroyed, modified or abused in any way. Malicious use of our system to develop or use programs that harass other users, to gain unauthorized access to any computer or computing system, and/or to damage the components of a computer or computing system is prohibited. Users are responsible for the appropriateness and content of material they store, transmit, or publish. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, or other antisocial behaviors are expressly prohibited, along with using profanity, obscenity, or other language which may be reasonably considered offensive to another user. Acceptable Use Policy Aknowledgement.docx Page 3 AG

4 Using a system to access, store, or distribute obscene or pornographic materials is strictly prohibited. Security System accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account for the authorized purpose. Users may not share their account IDs or passwords with another person or leave an open file or session unattended or unsupervised. Account owners are ultimately responsible for all activity under their account. Users shall not seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on our system, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to our system. Communications may not be encrypted so as to avoid security review. Users should change passwords regularly and avoid easily guessed passwords. Users must avoid spreading computer viruses, whether through intent or negligence. Users should use prudence and always virus-check downloaded files. Deliberate attempts to degrade or disrupt system performance will be viewed as criminal activity under applicable state and federal law. Privileged access to sensitive, confidential, personal, or other non-public records must be used only for its intended purposes. Users must use the utmost discretion when accessing, displaying, or using data of this nature. Personal Security Personal information such as addresses and telephone numbers should remain confidential when communicating on the system. Students should never reveal such information without permission from their teacher or other responsible school staff member. Students should never make appointments to meet people in person that they have contacted on the system. Students should notify their teachers or other school district employees whenever they come across information or messages that are dangerous, inappropriate, or that make them feel uncomfortable. Copyright The unauthorized installation, use, storage, or distribution of copyrighted software or materials on district computers is prohibited. General Use Diligent effort must be made to conserve system resources. For example, users should frequently delete messages and unused files. No person shall have access to the Loveland City School District electronic system without having received appropriate training. A signed individual Student Application for Computer Usage must be on file with the District. Students under the age of 18 must have the approval of a parent or guardian. Acceptable Use Policy Aknowledgement.docx Page 4 AG

5 Nothing in these regulations is intended to preclude the supervised use of the system while under the direction of a teacher or other approved school district employee acting in conformity with district policy and procedure. Consequences Violation of any of the conditions of use may be cause for punitive action including, but not limited to, loss of computer access, forfeiture of Internet privileges, and/or other disciplinary action up to expulsion or termination as deemed necessary by school administration. Hold Harmless The District will not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, costs, expenses, or fees which may be suffered or incurred due to information gained and/or obtained as a result of the use of Loveland's technology resources. The District does not guarantee that the technology equipment or services will be error free or that services will be uninterrupted. The District will not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, costs, expenses, or fees which may be suffered or incurred due to loss of data or inability to use the system. Please read! If you choose to use the online form, please close this document which will return you to the online form. Only use the form on the next page if you are not using the online form. If you will be using the paper form you must print and mail or hand deliver. Acceptable Use Policy Aknowledgement.docx Page 5 AG

6 LOVELAND CITY SCHOOLS Student Application for Computer Usage 1. STUDENT SECTION Student Name Grade School I have read the Loveland City Schools Acceptable Use Policy for Computing Resources, Policy 7540, and Administrative Guidelines, AG7540, and accept their provisions and Code of Conduct as it pertains to the use of computing resources in Loveland Schools. I understand that violation of these rules and regulations may cause the loss of the right to use these resources as well as disciplinary action. Signature of User Date Printed Name of User *Student application is good only for the duration of the school year. It must be renewed each school year. 2. SPONSORING PARENT/GUARDIAN AND STUDENT 18 OR OVER SECTION I have read and understand the provisions and Code of Conduct contained within Loveland's Acceptable Use Policy for Computing Resources (7540) and Administrative Guidelines (AG7540). I give my permission to issue an account for my child and certify that the information contained on this form is correct. I support my child s use of the district s computing resources, including course material delivered over the World Wide Web which does not provide open Internet access. I acknowledge that violation of the rules and regulations contained within the Acceptable Use Policy for Computing Resources may revoke my child s rights to use the district s computing resources as well as lead to disciplinary action. I understand that I can revoke this permission at any time with a letter to the building principal. Parent/Guardian Signature Printed Name of Parent/Guardian I give my child permission to access the Internet using district computing resources. I am aware of the potential for access to "adult" material and will support the schools' efforts to prevent such access. I understand that some classroom resources are delivered via the World Wide Web, and I wish to support my child s use of these in his/her classroom. I understand that I can revoke this permission at any time with a letter to the building principal. Parent/Guardian Signature Printed Name of Parent/Guardian Home Address Date Phone Number Acceptable Use Policy Aknowledgement.docx Page 6 AG