Acceptable Use Policy for the eChalk system

1. You are entirely responsible for all activities conducted through your eChalk account.
2. You will not use your eChalk account to:
1. Transmit or cause the transmission of any harassing, threatening, or otherwise abusive messages, data or information
2. Post or transmit any unsolicited advertising, promotional or marketing materials
3. You will not violate any privacy rights or rights of publicity of any person.
4. You will not attempt or assist others in attempting to compromise the security or integrity or your school’s eChalk system.
5. Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in the termination of all privileges relating to the use of your school’s eChalk system.

This policy is in addition to the following Agreement, which the student and parent(s) will need to sign a hard copy of before student is issued an account:

STUDENT USE OF THE INTERNET AND/OR EMAIL

In order to provide for the appropriate use of the Internet and/or Email, in keeping with Board of Education policy, the following “Acceptable Use Agreement” has been developed.  A copy of this agreement will be distributed to students and parents/guardians for signature before a student is issued a network and Internet account.

Terms and Conditions

All computers having online access (online meaning internet and/or email access) must be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner.  Failure to adhere to this Agreement will result in cancellation of access privileges.

1. Acceptable use:  The use of your Internet account must be consistent with the educational objectives of the South Conejos School District.  Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is prohibited.  This includes, but is not limited to:
1. Copyrighted material
2. Threatening or obscene material
3. Material protected by trade secret
4. Your personal address or phone number or that of other students and teachers
5. Materials which advocate illegal acts

2. Privilege:  The use of the Internet and/or Email is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges.  The system administrator and District faculty will deem what is inappropriate use and that decision is final.  The system administrator may close an account at any time, as required.  The administration, faculty, and staff may request the system administrator to deny, revoke or suspend specific user accounts.

3. No warranty:  The South Conejos School District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing.  The South Conejos School District will not be responsible for any damages you suffer in using the Internet and/or Email.  This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions.  Use of any information obtained via the Internet and/or Email is at your own risk.  The South Conejos School District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through these services.

4. Security:  Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involved many users.  If you feel you can identify a security problem on the Internet and/or Email, you must notify the system administrator.  Do not demonstrate the problem to other users.  Do not use another individual’s account without written permission from that individual.  Attempts to log on the network or the Internet as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges.  Any user identified as a security risk, or as having a history or problems with other computer systems, may be denied access to the Internet and/or Email.

5. Vandalism:  Vandalism will result in cancellation or privileges.  Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet, Email, or any agencies or other networks that are connected to the Internet.  This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

I understand and will abide by the South Conejos School District Acceptable Use Agreement for Student Use of the Internet and/or Email.  I further understand that a violation of the regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense.  Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken.