The Governing Board recognizes that technology provides
ways to access the most current and extensive sources
of information. Technology also enables students to practice
skills and to develop reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Every effort shall be made to provide equal access to
technology throughout the district's schools and classes.
On-Line Services/Internet Access
The Board intends that the internet and other on-line
resources provided by the district be used to support
the instructional program and further student learning.
The Superintendent or designee shall establish regulations
governing student access to technology that are age
appropriate. These regulations shall prohibit access
to harmful matter on the internet which may be obscene
or pornographic and preclude other misuses of the system.
In addition, these regulations shall establish the fact
that users have no expectation of privacy and that district
staff may monitor or examine all system activities to
ensure proper use of the system. Students who fail to
abide by district rules shall be subject to disciplinary
action, revocation of the user account and legal action
as appropriate.
Because the internet contains an unregulated collection
of resources, the district cannot guarantee the accuracy
of the information or the appropriateness of any material
that a student may encounter. Therefore, before using
the district's on-line resources, each student and his/her
parent/guardian shall sign and return an Acceptable
Use Agreement. This agreement shall specify user obligations
and responsibilities and shall indemnify the district
for any damages. The parent/guardian shall agree to
not hold the district responsible for materials acquired
by the student on the system, for violations of copyright
restrictions, users' mistakes or negligence or any costs
incurred by users.
The Superintendent or designee shall review this
agreement at least annually, and changes shall reflect
new law, code, and/or legal regulations.
Staff shall supervise students while using on-line
services and may ask teacher aides and student aides
to assist in this supervision.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
48980
Required notification at beginning of term
51006
Computer education and resources
51007
Programs to strengthen technological skills
51870-51884
Education Technology Act especially:
51870.5
Student internet access
60044
Prohibited instructional materials
Instruction BP 6163.4 (b)
STUDENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY
PENAL CODE
313
Harmful matter
632
Eavesdropping on or recording confidential communications
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
6801-7005
Technology for Education Act of 1994
Management Resources:
CDE PUBLICATIONS
K-12
Network Technology Planning Guide: Building the Future,
1994
CDE
PROGRAM ADVISORIES
1223.94
Acceptable Use of Electronic Information Resources
WEB SITES
CSBA:
http://www.csba.org
CDE:
http://www.cde.ca.gov
Policy TRAVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Adopted: 9/12/00 Fairfield, California
