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Rules, Regulations,
and Policies Governing Activities of Employees |
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Internet, Network,
Technology and Electronic Mail Acceptable Use Policy |
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PURPOSE |
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The purpose
of school district-provided technology, Internet access and Electronic
Mail ("E-Mail") is to facilitate communications in support
of research and education. To remain eligible as users, employees
must restrict their activities to endeavors which are in support of
and consistent with the educational objectives of the Kansas City,
Kansas School District. Internet access is a privilege, not a right.
Access entails responsibility. |
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.9.2 |
The
Internet |
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The Kansas
City, Kansas School District (herein sometimes referred to as "KCKSD")
is pleased to offer its employees, students, volunteers, and
authorized visitors ("Users") access to the Internet, an
electronic highway connecting millions of users all over the world.
This computer technology will help propel our schools through the
communication age by allowing employees to access and use resources
from distant computers, communicate and collaborate with individuals
and groups around the world, publish knowledge and information to
a world-wide audience, and significantly expand their available information
base. The Internet is a tool for life-long learning. It is a necessary
tool for Kansas City, Kansas Schools to develop students ready to
live and work in the 21st Century. |
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.9.3 |
Educational
Objectives |
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In making decisions
regarding access to the Internet, the Kansas City, Kansas School District
considers its own stated educational mission, goals, and objectives.
Electronic information research skills are now fundamental to preparation
of citizens and future employees. Access to the Internet enables employees
to explore thousands of libraries, databases, bulletin boards, and
other resources while exchanging information with people around the
world. |
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The District
expects that faculty will blend thoughtful use of the Internet throughout
the curriculum and will provide guidance and instruction to students
in its use. As much as possible, access from school to Internet resources
should be structured in ways which point students to those which have
been evaluated prior to use. While students will be able to move beyond
those resources to others that have not been previewed by staff, they
shall be provided with guidelines and lists of resources particularly
suited to learning objectives. |
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.9.4 |
Parental
Permission and Student Supervision: |
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In order for
a student to gain access to the Internet, he/she must have parental
permission. Parents will be given the option of denying Internet access
and requesting alternative assignments not requiring direct Internet
access. Middle school and high school students must sign an Internet
Network Access Agreement. Moreover, students utilizing District-provided
Internet access must first have the permission of and must be supervised
by the Kansas City, Kansas School District's professional staff. |
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.9.5 |
Privacy
is not guaranteed |
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The Superintendent
and his designee, as well as the authorized Technical and Information
Services administrator may review files and monitor all computer and
Internet activity to maintain system integrity and ensure that users
are acting responsibility. Privacy is not guaranteed. |
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.9.6 |
Use
is a Privilege |
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Use of the
Internet is a privilege, not a right. Users violating policies pertaining
to standards of conduct or Internet use shall be subject to revocation
of privileges and potential disciplinary and/or appropriate legal
action. |
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.9.7 |
Liability |
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The Kansas
City, Kansas School District makes no assurances of any kind, whether
expressed or implied, regarding any Internet services provided. The
school district will not be responsible for any damages the user suffers.
Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user's
own risk. The school district will not be responsible for any damages
users suffer, including -- but not limited to -- loss of data resulting
from delays or interruptions in service. The school district will
not be responsible for the accuracy, nature, or quality of information
stored on school district diskettes, hard drives, or servers; nor
for the accuracy, nature or quality of information gathered through
school district provided Internet access. The school district will
not be responsible for personal property used to access school district
computers or network for school district-provided Internet access.
The school district will not be responsible for unauthorized financial
obligations resulting from school district-provided access to the
Internet. |
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.9.8 |
Modifications |
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The Superintendent
is authorized to amend or revise Internet Acceptable Use procedures
as he/she deems necessary and appropriate consistent with this policy.
The Superintendent is further authorized to amend or revise the Internet
Network Access Agreement with the advice of the Board counsel. |
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Notice |
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These guidelines
and all its provisions are subordinate to local, state and federal
statutes. All user's of the school district Internet access must also
comply with agreements specified in the contract with the Internet
Service Provider. A copy of these agreements are available on request
from the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs,
625 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101. |
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.9.10 |
Network
Procedures |
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The Kansas
City, Kansas School District, in order to implement to the Internet
Acceptable Use policy, will enforce the following procedures. Although
some specific examples of prohibited use are stated, these procedures
do not attempt to state all required or proscribed behavior. Failure
to comply with these policies and procedures shall be deemed grounds
for revocation of privileges, disciplinary and/or appropriate legal
action. |
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.9.10.1 |
Acceptable
Use (in general) |
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The educational value of
Internet access is the joint responsibility of students, teachers,
parents and employees of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Since
access to the Internet is a valuable and limited resource, employees
are expected to place a premium on the quality of use. Taking up valuable
bandwidth and access time to pursue frivolous ends, not consistent
with the mission of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is prohibited.
This statement represents a guide to the acceptable use of the Kansas
City, Kansas School District Internet facilities. |
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(1) |
All use must be consistent
with the educational mission and goals of the school district. |
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(2) |
The intent of the use policy
is to make clear certain cases which are consistent with the educational
objectives of the school district, not to exhaustively enumerate all
such possible uses. |
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(3) |
The Superintendent and
his designees, may at any time make determinations that particular
uses are or are not consistent with the purpose of the school district. |
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(4) |
Employees shall be required
to sign the Internet Access Agreement form affirming that they have
read, understand and will abide by the policies and the procedures
pertaining to Internet Acceptable Use and understand the consequences
for the violation of the school district's policies and procedures. |
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.9.10.2 |
Specifically
Acceptable Professional Uses |
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(1) |
Outside Research. Communication
with outside researchers and educators in connection with research
or instruction. |
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(2) |
Exchange for Professional
Development. Communication and exchange for professional development,
to maintain currency, or to debate issues in a field or subfield of
knowledge. |
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Professional Association.
Use for disciplinary-society, university-association, government-advisory,
or standards activities related to the user's research and instructional
activities. |
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Grants, Contracts. Use
in applying for or administering grants or contracts for research
or instruction. |
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Administrative Communication.
Any other administrative communications or activities in direct support
of research and instruction. |
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(6) |
Announcements. Announcements
of new products or services for use in research or instruction, but
not advertising of any kind. |
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(7) |
Governmental and School
Activities. Interaction with other school districts or governmental
agencies if the traffic meets the acceptable use policy of KCKSD. |
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(8) |
Incidental Activities (limited).
Communication incidental to otherwise acceptable use, except for illegal
or specifically unacceptable use. |
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(9) |
Publishing Instructional
Materials. Posting or publishing instructional materials on web pages
or certain sites on the Internet, so long as such posting and/or publication
does not violate the policies and procedures of the KCKSD. |
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.9.10.3 |
Unacceptable
Use |
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(1) |
Users shall not erase,
rename, or make unusable anyone else's computer files, programs or
disks. |
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(2) |
Accessing another person's
materials, information, or files without the implied or direct permission
of that person is prohibited. |
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(3) |
Users shall not use or
try to discover another user's password. |
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(4) |
Users shall not use school
district computers or networks for purposes of personal profit. |
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(5) |
Users shall not use a computer
for unlawful purposes, such as the illegal copying or installation
of software, or violation of copyright laws. |
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(6) |
Users shall not copy, change
or transfer any software or documentation provided by school district,
teachers, of another student without permission from the superintendent
or his designee. |
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Users shall not write,
produce, generate, copy, propagate, or attempt to introduce any computer
code designed to self-replicate, damage, or otherwise hinder the performance
of any computer's memory, file system, or software. Such software
is often called a bug, virus, worm, Trojan Horse, or similar name. |
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(8) |
Users shall not deliberately
use the computer to annoy or harass others with language, images,
or threats. Users shall not deliberately access or create any obscene
or objectionable information, language or images. |
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(9) |
Users shall not intentionally
damage the system, damage information belonging to others, misuse
system resources, or allow others to misuse system resources. |
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(10) |
Users shall not tamper
with computers, networks, printers or other associated equipment except
as directed by the teacher or the superintendent or his designee. |
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(11) |
Users shall not take home
technology equipment (hardware or software) without permission of
the supervisor. |
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(12) |
Users shall not gain unauthorized
access to resources or entities. |
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(13) |
Except as otherwise provided
in this policy, Users shall not invade the privacy of individuals. |
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(14) |
Users shall not post material
authorized or created by another without his/her consent. |
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(15) |
Users shall not post anonymous
messages. |
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(16) |
Users shall not use the
network for commercial or private advertising. The Internet, web pages,
and other technology shall not be used for private or commercial offerings
of products or services for sale, or to solicit products or services
or to raise funds for non-district related activities or organizations. |
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Users shall not forge electronic
mail messages or web pages. |
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(18) |
Users shall not use the
network while access privileges are suspended or revoked. |
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(19) |
Users shall not use the
network in a fashion inconsistent with directions from the superintendent
or his designee, the authorized technical and information services
administrator, and generally accepted network etiquette. |
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(20) |
Users shall not subscribe
or use fee based on-line services without the prior written approval
of the superintendent or his designee. |
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(21) |
Users shall not use the
network to disseminate material or information on the behalf of or
with regard to professional unions, collective bargaining, private
businesses or associations, or political campaigns or organizations
without the express written consent of the Superintendent. |
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Users shall report illegal
or unauthorized use of the network to the superintendent or his designee
or the authorized technical and information services administrator. |
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Staff
Responsibility |
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Staff members should become
familiar with these procedures and should enforce the rules concerning
acceptable and unacceptable use when their duties include supervising
of students or staff using the Internet. When in the course of their
duties staff members become aware of violations of the Internet Acceptable
Use policies and procedures, they should correct the user and address
the matter in accordance with this procedure, the Student Code of
Conduct and other policies governing employee conduct. |
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.9.10.5 |
Questions |
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Any questions or issues
regarding the Internet Acceptance Use policies and procedures should
be directed to Kansas City Kansas Public School District Administration.
Violation of any conditions of use described herein may be cause for
disciplinary action, denial of access or termination of employment.
When or where applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved. |
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.9.11 |
Electronic
Mail (E-Mail Policy) |
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The following
policies and procedures apply to use of the Electronic Mail (E Mail)
system offered by the Kansas City, Kansas School District. E-Mail
policies and procedures are supplemental to the Internet policies
and procedures set forth above. |
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Purpose |
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Electronic Mail (herein
"E-Mail") is provided to qualified students and staff of
the Kansas City, Kansas School District (herein "Users")
solely for the purpose of exchanging information consistent with the
educational mission of the Kansas City, Kansas School District. Users
of the E-Mail system must comply with this policy. Any other use of
E-Mail is strictly prohibited. |
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Property |
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The E-Mail system and all
computer systems are the property of KCKSD. Unauthorized use of the
E-Mail system is prohibited. Access to E-Mail and other on-line systems
of KCKSD is a privilege granted to Users by KCKSD and may be revoked
or withheld at the discretion of the superintendent, authorized technical
and information services administrator, or the designee of the superintendent. |
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Privacy |
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Users do not have a personal
privacy right in any matter created, received, stored in or sent from
the E-Mail system. KCKSD may at times and without prior notice, monitor
and review E-Mail messages and web site retrieval by Users to insure
proper use. |
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Accounts
and Passwords |
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Users must obtain an authorized
account and password from the authorized technical and information
services administrator in order to access E-Mail. The User should
consider the account and password confidential and shall not share
the account or password with any other person or leave the account
open or unattended at any computer system. Accounts and passwords
may be terminated at any time for any reason by the superintendent
or his designee or the authorized technical and information services
administrator. |
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Use
of E-Mail System |
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Employee Users. The following
provisions apply to Users of the E-Mail system: |
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Users may not use the E-Mail
system for any illegal activity, including but not limited to violation
of copyright laws. |
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(2) |
Personal information about
students including, but not limited to student names, addresses and
phone numbers shall not be transmitted outside the district network,
without written permission from the student or his/her parents. |
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E-Mail may not be used
for private or commercial offerings of products or services for sale,
or to solicit products or services. |
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Users of the E-Mail system
shall not use E-Mail in any way that would be considered: (a) damaging
to another's reputation; (b) abusive; (c) obscene; (d) sexually
orientated; (e) offensive; (f) threatening; (g) harassing;
(h) illegal; or (i) contrary to school policy. |
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Users shall not attempt
to read, delete, copy or modify the E-Mail of any other User. |
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Users shall not deliberately
interfere with the ability of other Users to send/receive E-Mail. |
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Users shall not use the
E-Mail system in a fashion that is inconsistent with directions from
superintendent or his designee, the authorized technical and information
services administrator, and generally accepted network etiquette. |
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Users shall not use the
E-Mail system to disseminate material or information on the behalf
of or with regard to professional unions, collective bargaining, private
businesses or associations, or political campaigns or organizations
without the express written consent of the Superintendent. |
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Users shall report illegal
or unauthorized use of the E-Mail or on-line systems to the superintendent
or his designee or the authorized Technical and Information Services
administrator. |
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Disciplinary
Action |
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Use of the E-Mail system
contrary to this policy or in an illegal manner shall be subject to
revocation of privileges and potential disciplinary and/or appropriate
legal action. |
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System
Use and Maintenance |
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Users should periodically
remove or erase their E-Mail or file from the district file server.
E-Mail or other files stored on a district file server are not considered
private property or communications and may be removed by the authorized
Technical and Information services administrator without prior notice
to the User. |
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