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RESOLUTION FOR HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT
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WITH WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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(Non-Public School Pupils, 2003-2004)
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Wayne Central School District hereby approves a contract with the Board of Education of Webster Central School District for health service charges, pursuant to §912 of the State Education Law, for pupils at non-public schools in the 2003-2004 school year, and authorize the President and Clerk of the Board of Education to execute said contract, pending approval of same by the Superintendent of Schools (copy of contract filed in clerk’s files)
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| Policy 8271
| Internet Content Filters & Security/Computer & Network Use |
| Regulation 8271.1
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Computer Network & Internet Acceptable Use Procedures for Staff Members |
| Regulation 8271.2
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Computer Network & Internet Acceptable Use Procedures for Students |
| Exhibit 8271
| Application for Computer Use |
| Regulation 8272.1
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Computer & Internet Use Agreement for Students in Grades K-5 |
| Regulation 8272.2
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Technology Code of Conduct for Students in Grades 6-12 |
Policy 1550
| Broadcast & Recording of the Board of Education and Committee Meetings |
Mr. Triou, chairperson of the policy committee, presented the above noted policies, regulations and exhibits for review and consideration as first and second reading, respectively, by the Board of Education.
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He noted the technology committee developed the policies, regulations and exhibits presented for first reading this evening. Mrs. Brunner noted a typographical error on page three of 8271.1R
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Mr. Triou offered a MOTION to approve first reading of the above noted policies, regulations and exhibit. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Ratcliffe, Mr. Wyse), Carried.
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Mr. Triou presented Policy 1550 - Broadcast & Recording of the Board of Education and Committee Meetings for second and final reading. He presented an additional wording change in the title of the proposed policy from “Broadcast & Recording” to “Videotaping & Broadcasting” to facilitate key-word searches on the CD-ROM version of the policy handbook.
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Mr. Triou offered a MOTION to approve second and final reading of Policy 1550 –Videotaping and Broadcasting of Board of Education and Committee Meetings as presented by the policy committee and reflecting the wording change in the title as presented this evening.
Mrs. Brunner asked if activities such as the win-win approach to negotiations were covered by the proposed policy. Mr. Havens stated that the win-win process is related to collective bargaining and would fall within allowable reasons to conduct executive sessions.
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On question, the vote was 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Ratcliffe, Mr. Wyse), Carried.
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Mr. Triou noted that the next policy committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. at the district office.
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| Mr. Triou offered a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent (Mr. Ratcliffe, Mr. Wyse), Carried.
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To:
| Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools |
From: Gregory Atseff, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Date: December 22, 2003
Re: Building Project Update - Asbestos Recommendation
The following is a listing of areas where additional asbestos was discovered in district facilities. These are new areas that were not originally identified on the contract drawings. A complete walk through of district facilities has been conducted, as per your directive. During the walk through, if an area had carpet, some of the carpet was pulled up to see what type of flooring or surface was underneath. All new found areas had samples taken and sent out to a lab to have testing done for confirmation. The following areas are being recommended to be included as part of the project:
High School
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| Room 1C & 3C (mastic under wood floor)
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Ontario Elementary
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| Room 129
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| Cafeteria Store Room
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| Rest rooms & closets in Rooms 113, 114, 115, 128
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Ontario Primary
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| Two PE equipment rooms
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| Stage storage room
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| Rest room entrance across from faculty room
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Freewill Elementary
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| Main Office Complex
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| Area under handicap ramp
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| Coaches offices - Room 67 & 68
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| Cook Manager’s Office
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| Custodian’s Office
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| Library Storage - Room 57
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| Exhaust pipe on generator in boiler room (insulation material)
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In the areas listed above, abatement was already scheduled. To include these additional areas should not have a major impact on the project budget. The exception to this is the main office complex in Freewill. To include this area will add cost to the Freewill portion of the project budget. However, these additional costs will be offset by cost savings, determined as part of this walk through. The cafeteria in the high school, as well as C wing and E wing, were all originally slated for abatement as part of this project. Samples were taken, with the tests revealing that these area’s do not contain asbestos, so consequently no abatement is required. The square footage of these area’s will more than offset the areas being added. At this time we are conservatively projecting these recommendations to be cost neutral, and ask for your support to proceed and incorporate these changes in the final contract documents prior to bidding.
The areas listed below were also found to contain asbestos. These areas are all non-student occupied spaces. At this time, it is my recommendation that these areas be dealt with at a later date. It will be much more cost effective to deal with these areas when there is some renovation taking place in these areas:
High School
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| District office (includes board room)
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Middle School
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| Lower level by elevator and in part of old district office area
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Bus Garage
Maintenance Building
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| Rest room
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| Office area
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Please let me know if you have any questions, or require any further information.
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WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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To:
| Michael Havens, Superintendent of Schools |
From:
| Mark D. Callahan, Director of Human Resources |
Re:
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Date:
| January 21, 2004 |
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The following is submitted for your review and approval.
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Tenure Recommendation: None
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Informational Items: None
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ADDENDUM TO ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS FOR 2003-04
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Bullock
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Benjamin
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DeGraff
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Sue
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Fino-Radin
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Elizabeth
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Gerritz
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Deborah
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Guidice
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Heather
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Housler-Rojas
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Lisa
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King
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Jeremiah
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Lubberts
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Cori
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Overacker
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Elizabeth
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Parsons
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Jeremy
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Stoker
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Kenneth
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Weller
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Jennifer
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SUPPORT STAFF
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Resignations: None
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Appointments:
Barrie Krochmalech, Teacher Aide (1.0 FTE) assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a six month provisional Civil Service appointment effective November 17, 2003 through May 16, 2004 at $9.45/hr. Replacement for Jane Miller (resignation).
Victoria Schrader, 1:1 Teacher Aide (1.0 FTE) assigned to the Thomas C. Armstrong Middle School, a six month temporary Civil Service appointment effective December 15, 2003 through June 30, 2004, at $7.65/hr. Position required to support new student.
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ADDENDUM TO ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SUPPORT STAFF FOR 2003-04
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Appointments:
David DePalma – Substitute School Bus Driver, effective January 8, 2004 at $10.50/hr.
Dale Cline – Substitute School Bus Driver, effective January 8, 2004 at $10.50/hr.
David Cooper - Substitute School Bus Driver, effective January 8, 2004 at $10.50/hr.
Att. 4
WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ontario Center, New York
TO: Board of Education
FROM: Michael Havens
RE: Consensus Agenda
DATE: January 21, 2004
The following items are recommended for approval as presented in a Consensus Agenda:
1.
Appoint Annual
Fire
Inspector
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Approve
Budget
Transfer
Consensus Agenda #1
TO: Michael Havens
Superintendent of Schools
FROM: Gregory J. Atseff
Assistant Superintendent for Business
DATE: January 21, 2004
RE: Annual Fire Safety Report
The Wayne Central School District is required to conduct an annual fire safety inspection of all buildings owned, used, or leased by the district. The school district must file a Fire Safety Report with the New York State Department of Education. The fire inspection must be conducted between the dates of January 15 and February 29. The Fire Safety Report must be received by SED on or before March 1. A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued within thirty days of the end of the district's inspection period if the report was not filed late and if a plan for correcting violations, if any, has been filed.
Recommend that the board of education at the regular meeting to be held on January 21, 2004, approve the following:
1. Appointment of Fire Inspector
Recommend that Mr. Bruce Glaser, BOCES Health & Safety Specialist, be appointed as the Fire Inspector for the Wayne Central School District. Mr. Glaser is a certified fire inspector. The cost of the service is covered under our agreement with Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES.
The schedule for inspections is as follows:
January 22, 2004
Maintenance Building 8:00 - 8:10 a.m.
Middle School 8:15 - 8:35 a.m.
Bus Garage 8:40 - 8:50 a.m.
Ontario Primary 9:00 - 9:20 a.m.
Ontario Elementary 9:25 - 9:45 a.m.
JAB High School 9:50 - 10:15 a.m.
Press Box
Concession Stand
Freewill Elementary 10:25 - 11:00 a.m.
Recommend that the board of education appoint Mr. Donald Davis, Director of Facilities, as the building designee. He will accompany the fire inspector during the inspection of school facilities and will be involved in the development of any district plans necessary to correct violations.
c: Ms. Lory Morrin, Wayne High School Principal
Mr. Robert Armocida, Wayne Middle School Principal
Mr. Robert LaRouche, Ontario Primary Principal
Mr. Joe Siracuse, Ontario Elementary Principal
Ms. Kim Saxby, Freewill Elementary Principal
Mr. Donald Davis, Director of Facilities
Mr. Fred Prince, Transportation Manager
Consensus Agenda #2
TO: Michael Havens
Superintendent of Schools
FROM: Gregory J. Atseff
Assistant Superintendent for Business
DATE: January 21, 2004
RE: Budget Transfers
In accordance with Policy #5330, please present the attached list of budget transfers to the Board of Education for their approval at their meeting on January 21, 2004.
GJA/db
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Att. 5
POLICIES PRESENTED FOR FIRST READING:
None
POLICIES PRESENTED FOR SECOND READING:
8271
Internet Content Filters & Security
8271.1 R
Computer Network & Internet Acceptable Use
Procedures for Staff Members
8271.2R
Guidelines for Wise Use of the Internet
8271E
Application for Computer Use
8272.1R
Computer & Internet Use Agreement for Students
in Grades K-5
8272.2R
Technology Code of Conduct for Students
in Grades 6-12
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January 21, 2004
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Presented by Policy Committee, New Numbering & Title 8271 (New Number)
No Change in Text, Subhead Added 4514 (Old Number)
Presented for Second Reading by Board of Education, January 21, 2004
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INSTRUCTION
Internet Content Filtering & Security
(The Children's Internet Protection Act)
The Board of Education will provide staff and students with access to various computerized information resources through the district computer network system. This may include access to electronic mail, telecommunications, library networks, and the Internet. This policy is intended to establish guidelines and regulations for staff and students to follow in instruction and for access to external computer networks.
Computer Network & Internet Use
Generally, the same standards of acceptable conduct that apply to any use of resources shall apply to computer systems. Use of these computer systems for materials protected by trade secret, any material in violation of state or federal law or threatening or obscene material is prohibited.
Staff or students who engage in unacceptable use may lose access to the system and be subject to further discipline under the law. Legal action may be initiated against a person who willfully, maliciously or unlawfully damages or destroys property of the district.
The superintendent of schools is authorized by the Board of Education to develop regulations for the implementation of this policy with staff and students. These regulations shall include guidelines related to the following:
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required training for staff and students in all aspects of the regulations and in procedures for computer use
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required training for staff and students in procedures for computer use
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appropriate uses of the computer network and the Internet
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the copyright laws regarding use of software
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copyrighted materials obtained from the Internet
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penalties for unauthorized use of the network and for noncompliance with the regulations
Policy Adopted: September 9, 2003 Policy Revised: January …, 2004
Policy Handbook – Wayne Central School District – Ontario Center, New York 14520
TO APPEAR ON A COPY USED FOR STAFF
I have read the above policy and the Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use Procedures for Staff Members
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Signature of Staff Member Date
Policy Handbook
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Wayne Central School District
Developed by Staff Committee; Presented by Policy Committee 8271.1 R
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Presented for Second Reading by Board of Education, January 21, 2004
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Computer Network and Internet
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Acceptable Use Procedures For Staff Members
PURPOSE
The Wayne Central School District provides a wide range of computer resources to its students and staff for the purpose of advancing the educational mission of the district. These resources are provided and maintained at district, and public expense and are to be used by members of the school community with respect for the public trust through which they have been provided.
NETWORK & COMPUTER USE PROCEDURES
The Acceptable Use Procedures that are outlined in this document provide details regarding the appropriate and inappropriate use of district computers. The procedures do not attempt to articulate all required or proscribed behavior by users. Successful operation of the district’s computer network requires that all users conduct themselves in a responsible, decent, ethical, and polite manner while using district computers.
As the user, you are ultimately responsible for your actions in accessing and using district computer equipment and the district’s computer network. As a user of district computer equipment, you are expected to review and understand the guidelines and procedures in this document.
Scope
The following procedures apply to all staff members of the school district and cover all district computer equipment including any desktop or laptop computers provided to staff, the district-wide computer network, and any computer software licensed to the school district.
Appropriate Use
The school district expects everyone to exercise good judgment and use the computer equipment in a professional manner. Use of the equipment is expected to relate to the educational process such as reading, writing, and completing research and projects as assigned by your teachers. The district recognizes, however, that some personal use is inevitable, and permits incidental and occasional personal use that is infrequent or brief in duration so long as it does not interfere with district business, and is not otherwise prohibited by district policy or procedures.
Regulation Approved: January …., 2004
Policy Handbook – Wayne Central School District – Ontario Center, New York 14520
Developed by Staff Committee; Presented by Policy Committee 8271.1 R
Entire Document Is New (Regulation) Page 2 of 8
Presented for Second Reading by Board of Education, January 21, 2004
Use of District Software
Software is licensed to the school district by a large number of vendors and may have specific license restrictions regarding copying or using a particular program. Some software licenses include installation on personal computers for home use.
Use of Non-District Software
Only district-owned licensed software may be installed on any district computer. The unauthorized use of and/or copying of software is illegal. However, a user will be able to load software onto a laptop that is used to access a personal Internet service for the purpose of remotely accessing the school district’s email network. All software must be legally licensed by the user prior to loading onto school district computer equipment. The unauthorized use of and/or copying of software is illegal. Staff member should check with tech support staff before installing any non-district software.
Remote Access: The school district provides remote access to its internal email network for the convenience of its staff. Users may access the school district’s email network over a standard Internet connection by using either a school-district owned laptop or a privately-owned computer.
Prohibited Uses
Computer equipment of the school district may not be used for the following purposes:
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Commercial Use: Use of school district computers for personal or private gain, personal business, or commercial advantage is prohibited.
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Political Use: Use of school district computers for political purposes in violation of federal, state, or local laws is prohibited. This includes using said computers to assist or to advocate, directly or indirectly, for or against, a ballot proposition and/or the election of any person to any office. The use of school district computer equipment for the expression of personal political opinions to elected officials is also prohibited. Only those staff authorized by the superintendent of schools may express the district’s position on pending legislation or other policy matters.
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Illegal or Indecent Use: Use of school district computer equipment for illegal, harassing, vandalizing, inappropriate, or indecent purposes
(including accessing, storing, or viewing pornographic, indecent, or otherwise inappropriate material),
or in support of such activities, is prohibited. Illegal activities are any violations of federal, state, or local laws
(e.g. copyright infringement, publishing defamatory information, or committing fraud).
Regulation Approved: January …., 2004
Policy Handbook – Wayne Central School District – Ontario Center, New York 14520
Developed by Staff Committee; Presented by Policy Committee 8271.1 R
Entire Document Is New (Regulation) Page 3 of 8
Presented for Second Reading by Board of Education, January 21, 2004
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Harassment: Harassment includes slurs, comments, jokes, innuendoes, unwelcome compliments, cartoons, pranks, or verbal conduct relating to an individual that
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have the purpose or effect of creating and intimidating, a hostile or offensive environment;
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have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or school performance, or
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interfere with school operations.
Inappropriate use includes any violation of the purpose and goal of the network. Indecent activities include violations of generally accepted social standards for use of publicly owned and operated equipment.
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Vandalism: Vandalism is any attempt to harm or destroy an operating system, application software, or data.
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Non-District Employee Use: Only school district employees or any others expressly allowed to use of school district computer equipment are authorized by the school district to use said equipment.
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Disruptive Use: Use of school district computers shall not interfere with or disrupt other users, services, or equipment
(e.g. distribution of unsolicited advertising (Spam), propagation of computer viruses, distribution of large quantities of information that may overwhelm the system (i.e. chain letters, network games, or broadcasting messages),
and any unauthorized access to or destruction of school district computer equipment or other resources accessible through the district’s computer network.
Privacy
School district computer equipment includes, but is not limited to, personal computers, laptops, workstations, and related peripheral equipment and software, telephones, fax machines, and photocopiers.
Users have no right to, nor should they have any expectation of, privacy while using any computer equipment owned or leased by the school district.
To the extent that users wish that their private activities remained private, they should avoid using school district equipment for personal reasons.
Regulation Approved: January …., 2004
Policy Handbook – Wayne Central School District – Ontario Center, New York 14520
Developed by Staff Committee; Presented by Policy Committee 8271.1 R
Entire Document Is New (Regulation) Page 4 of 8
Presented for Second Reading by Board of Education, January 21, 2004
By using school district equipment, users imply their consent to disclosing the contents of any files, documents or information maintained or passed-through said equipment. By using school district computer equipment, consent to monitoring and recording is implied, with or without cause, including, but not limited to, access to the Internet and using e-mail.
Policy of the Board of Education expressly prohibits the use of school district computer equipment for
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personal reasons such as downloading, viewing, storage, copying, or transmission of sexually explicit or sexually-oriented materials;
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privately purchasing, selling, advertising, or exchanging any goods or services in commerce; for advocating personal political, philosophical, or religious points of view.
Respecting the Privacy of Student Information
Personal information concerning students and their families stored or transmitted by electronic means, including information transmitted by e-mail, constitutes educational records protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Employees who store or transmit such information by electronic means should be aware of their responsibility to assure that such information is accurate, relevant, or necessary for valid educational reasons, and protected from disclosure, except with parental consent or without parental consent only as permitted by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Access Under the Freedom of Information Law
School employees and officials who use school district computer equipment to store or transmit any information should be aware that they may be creating records that are subject to public access under the Freedom of Information Law. Even though such information may never be printed or stored in any non-electronic format, and even though such information may be intended for internal use only in the development of final school district policies, decisions, or actions.
PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE NETWORK FILE SEARCH
Folders of staff members are scanned as needed by the district technology coordinator. Folders may be scanned for the following reasons:
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Low network drive space
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Reduce backup time
3)
Virus cleanup
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User requests for assistance from tech support staff members to find certain files
Regulation Approved: January …., 2004
Policy Handbook – Wayne Central School District – Ontario Center, New York 14520
Developed by Staff Committee; Presented by Policy Committee 8271.1 R
Entire Document Is New (Regulation) Page 5 of 8
Presented for Second Reading by Board of Education, January 21, 2004
File types searched for include but are not limited to *.jpg; *.gif; *.bmp; *.avi; *.mpg. Those files are searched because they are usually quite large and take up a substantial amount of disk space.
Non school-owned software is found by searching for *.exe. Sometimes other file extensions are searched when looking for something specific
(e.g. a virus that will put *.eml files in every network folder.)
Every file does not get opened because of time constraints. Search procedures require looking at file size and file name. If the file is large, the file will be opened to see if it could be related to curriculum. If the file has a questionable name, the file will also be opened.
Staff members with user accounts have their own individual folders. They have read/write/create permissions to their own folder. The building principal and/or the direct supervisor have read permissions to the folders of staff members. Staff members do not have permissions into folders of other staff members.
In the event of low disk space, large non-curriculum files are deleted immediately. Any file that is created as the result of a virus will also be deleted immediately. Other times, if disk space is not at a critically low level, the technology support staff will distribute a message by e-mail outlining required steps.
When a file is suspected of containing inappropriate material, a screen shot of the search window or a screen shot of the whole folder in question is captured to show where it was found and it is immediately reported to the building principal or immediate supervisor and the director of human resources.
Upon further instructions from the building principal or immediate supervisor, cleanup and scanning or removal of the classroom/office computer(s) that the staff member uses on a regular basis will take place immediately. If directed by administrative personnel, CD-ROMs will be burned or a tape backup created of offending items and will be given to them. The superintendent of schools and the president of the appropriate collective bargaining unit are also informed. Upon notice from administrative personnel, network login accounts will be disabled.
Discipline
The Acceptable Use Procedures are applicable to all users of school district computer equipment and refers to all information resources whether individually controlled, shared, stand alone, or networked. Disciplinary action, if any, for students, staff, and other users shall be consistent with the District’s standard policies and practices.
Regulation Approved: January …., 2004
Policy Handbook – Wayne Central School District – Ontario Center, New York 14520
Developed by Staff Committee; Presented by Policy Committee 8271.1 R
Entire Document Is New (Regulation) Page 6 of 8
Presented for Second Reading by Board of Education, January 21, 2004
Violations may constitute cause for revocation of access privileges, suspension of access to school district computers, other school disciplinary action, suspension, and/or appropriate legal action. Specific disciplinary measures will be determined on a case-by-case basis according to the Student Technology Code of Conduct and Board of Education policies.
Any collective bargaining unit member or exempt employee who is charged with inappropriate use of school district computer equipment shall be entitled to all protections normally included under the collective bargaining agreement.
Care for District Computers
Users of school district computer equipment are expected to respect the school district property and to act in a responsible manner while using the equipment. Students are to follow any instructions by the school district regarding maintenance or care of the equipment. Students may be held responsible for any damage caused by their intentional or negligent acts in caring for school district computer equipment under their control.
The school district is responsible for any routine maintenance or standard repairs to school district computer equipment. Users are expected to notify a teacher or adult supervisor of any need for service when necessary.
Staff members are not to delete or add software to school district computer equipment. Due to differing licensing terms for different software programs, it is not valid to assume that permission to copy one program applies to other programs.
When district-owned equipment is checked out, the user assumes responsibility for damage or loss while equipment is in their care. Users should make every effort to safeguard equipment from damage or loss. Any loss or damage to district-owned equipment must be reported to the district business office by the building principal or immediate supervisor immediately.
Regulation Approved: January …., 2004
Policy Handbook – Wayne Central School District – Ontario Center, New York 14520
Developed by Staff Committee; Presented by Policy Committee 8271.1 R
Entire Document Is New (Regulation) Page 7 of 8
Presented for Second Reading by Board of Education, January 21, 2004
GUIDELINES FOR WISE USE OF E-MAIL
· Email encourages informal communication because it is easy to use. However, unlike a telephone call, email creates a permanent record that is archived and can be transmitted to others. Remember that even when you delete an email from your mailbox, it still may exist in the system for some period of time.
· Be circumspect about what you send and to whom. Do not say anything in an email that you would not want to see republished throughout the school district, in Internet email, or on the front page of the newspaper. Remember that email invites sharing; a push of the button will re-send your message worldwide, if any recipient (or hacker) decides to do so. What you say can be republished and stored by others.
· Beware of the "Reply to All" button. Is the message really appropriate for or should it really take the time of everyone on the address list? Often your message only needs to be returned to one individual.
· You can create liability for yourself and the school district. You may violate applicable laws and school district policy, for example, whether within or outside the district, if you "publish" by typing or re-sending words that defame another individual or disparage another individual or institution, if you upload or download or re-send copyrighted or pornographic material, if you use email to harass or discriminate against someone, or if you send private information or data about someone. Make sure none of your activities violate any law or policy.
· Please keep in mind that because of possible server problems or other potential delays, Internet email can sometimes take anywhere from five minutes to several days to arrive. It may not be the best means to send time-sensitive information.
· Finally, beware of sending attachments. They may arrive garbled if the recipient is using a different email system. Email attachments can introduce viruses into the school district email system, and you can introduce a virus into a recipient’s system, by forwarding an infected attachment. This is especially likely if the attachment arrives from an unknown source via the Internet.
If you do not know the sender of Internet email, delete the message. While that should prevent activating a virus, it will not stop certain other infections
(e.g., a logic bomb).
Please do not open attached files ending in “exe,” “bat,” or “com,” as these files may be viruses or programs designed to delete data from the computer.
Regulation Approved: January …., 2004
Policy Handbook – Wayne Central School District – Ontario Center, New York 14520
Developed by Staff Committee; Presented by Policy Committee 8271.1 R
Entire Document Is New (Regulation) Page 8 of 8
Presented for Second Reading by Board of Education, January 21, 2004
GUIDELINES FOR WISE USE OF THE INTERNET
Using the Internet Access Wisely
· Be circumspect about where you go and what you do. Do not visit any site or download or share any material that might cause anyone to question your professionalism or that of the school district.
· Read the “License" or "Legal" contract terms on every site. Do not purport to bind the school district to any license or other contract. If you make an agreement on your own behalf, do not violate that agreement using the school district computer equipment or Internet account.
· Do not assume that just because something is on the Internet, you may copy it. As a general rule, assume that everything is copyrighted and do not copy it unless there is a notice on the site stating that you may do so. For example, if you see a clever cartoon, assume that you may not copy it. Governmental documents are an exception and you may copy them but you must confirm that it is the "government" and not a government-related entity such as the United States Postal Service.
· Be aware of the "do you want a cookie?" messages if you have configured your browser to receive such messages. If you answer yes, whatever activity in the site owner to help it will log which you are engaged or its advertisers develop a profile about you or the school district. It is possible that your browser is set to accept cookies without asking you each time. Contact the technology support staff for clarification.
· Make sure none of your activities violate any law or policy. You can create liability for yourself and the school district. For example, you may violate applicable laws or school district policy. if you
(1)
"publish" by typing or re-sending words that defame or disparage another individual or institution,
(2)
upload or download or re-send copyrighted or pornographic material,
(3)
use the Internet to harass or discriminate against someone,
(4)
provide private information or data about someone
· Do not engage in any "spamming" or other activities that could clog or congest Internet networks.
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Acceptable Use Procedures For Students
PURPOSE
The Wayne Central School District provides a wide range of computer resources to its students and staff for the purpose of advancing the educational mission of the district. These resources are provided and maintained at district, and public expense and are to be used by members of the school community with respect for the public trust through which they have been provided.
NETWORK & COMPUTER USE PROCEDURES
The Acceptable Use Procedures that are outlined in this document provide details regarding the appropriate and inappropriate use of district computers. The procedures do not attempt to articulate all required or proscribed behavior by users. Successful operation of the district’s computer network requires that all users conduct themselves in a responsible, decent, ethical, and polite manner while using district computers.
As the user, you are ultimately responsible for your actions in accessing and using district computer equipment and the district’s computer network. As a user of district computer equipment, you are expected to review and understand the guidelines and procedures in this document.
Scope
The following procedures apply to students in the school district and cover all district computer equipment including any desktop or laptop computers provided to staff, the district-wide computer network, and any computer software licensed to the school district.
Appropriate Use
The school district expects everyone to exercise good judgment and use the computer equipment in a professional manner. Use of the equipment is expected to relate to the educational process such as reading, writing, and completing research and projects as assigned by your teachers. The district recognizes, however, that some personal use is inevitable, and permits incidental and occasional personal use that is infrequent or brief in duration so long as it does not interfere with district business, and is not otherwise prohibited by district policy or procedures.
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Use of District Software
Software is licensed to the school district by a large number of vendors and may have specific license restrictions regarding copying or using a particular program. Only district-owned licensed software may be installed on any district computer. The unauthorized use of and/or copying of software is illegal.
Prohibited Uses
Computer equipment of the school district may not be used for the following purposes:
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Commercial Use: Use of school district computers for personal or private gain, personal business, or commercial advantage is prohibited.
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Political Use: Use of school district computers for political purposes in violation of federal, state, or local laws is prohibited. This includes using said computers to assist or to advocate, directly or indirectly, for or against, a ballot proposition and/or the election of any person to any office. The use of school district computer equipment for the expression of personal political opinions to elected officials is also prohibited. Only those staff authorized by the superintendent of schools may express the district’s position on pending legislation or other policy matters.
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Illegal or Indecent Use: Use of school district computer equipment for illegal, harassing, vandalizing, inappropriate, or indecent purposes
(including accessing, storing, or viewing pornographic, indecent, or otherwise inappropriate material),
or in support of such activities, is prohibited. Illegal activities are any violations of federal, state, or local laws
(e.g. copyright infringement, publishing defamatory information, or committing fraud).
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Harassment: Harassment includes slurs, comments, jokes, innuendoes, unwelcome compliments, cartoons, pranks, or verbal conduct relating to an individual that
(1)
have the purpose or effect or creating and intimidating, a hostile or offensive environment;
(2)
have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or school performance, or
(3)
interfere with school operations.
Inappropriate use includes any violation of the purpose and goal of the network. Indecent activities include violations of generally accepted social standards for use of publicly owned and operated equipment.
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Vandalism: Vandalism is any attempt to harm or destroy an operating system, application software, or data.
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Non-District Student Use: Only students enrolled in the district or any others expressly allow Use of school district computer equipment authorized by the school district to use said equipment.
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Disruptive Use: Use of school district computers shall not interfere with or disrupt other users, services, or equipment
(e.g. distribution of unsolicited advertising (Spam), propagation of computer viruses, distribution of large quantities of information that may overwhelm the system (i.e. chain letters, network games, or broadcasting messages),
and any unauthorized access to or destruction of school district computer equipment or other resources accessible through the district’s computer network.
Privacy
School district computer equipment includes, but is not limited to, personal computers, laptops, workstations, and related peripheral equipment and software, telephones, fax machines, and photocopiers.
Users have no right to, nor should they have any expectation of, privacy while using any computer equipment owned or leased by the school district.
To the extent that users wish that their private activities remained private, they should avoid using school district equipment for personal reasons.
By using school district equipment, users imply their consent to disclosing the contents of any files, documents or information maintained or passed-through said equipment. By using school district computer equipment, consent to monitoring and recording is implied, with or without cause, including, but not limited to, access to the Internet and using e-mail.
Policy of the Board of Education expressly prohibits the use of school district computer equipment for
(1)
personal reasons such as downloading, viewing, storage, copying, or transmission of sexually explicit or sexually-oriented materials;
(2)
for privately purchasing, selling, advertising, or exchanging any goods or services in commerce; for advocating personal political, philosophical, or religious points of view.
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PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE NETWORK FILE SEARCH
Student folders are scanned as needed by the district technology coordinator. Folders may be scanned for the following reasons:
1)
Low network drive space
2)
Reduce backup time
3)
Virus cleanup
4)
User requests for assistance from tech support staff members to find certain files
File types searched for include but are not limited to *.jpg; *.gif; *.bmp; *.avi; *.mpg. Those files are searched because they are usually quite large and take up a substantial amount of disk space.
Non school-owned software is found by searching for *.exe. Sometimes other file extensions are searched when looking for something specific
(e.g. a virus that will put *.eml files in every network folder.)
Every file does not get opened because of time constraints. Search procedures require looking at file size and file name. If the file is large, the file will be opened to see if it could be related to curriculum. If the file has a questionable name, the file will also be opened.
Students in grades 6-12 have their own personal student folder on the district’s computer network. Each student has read/write/create permission to his or her own folder. Building principals and teachers in their respective buildings have read permissions into the individual student folders. Students cannot get into other student folders without knowing another student’s password.
In the event of low disk space, large non-curriculum files are deleted immediately. Any file that is created as the result of a virus will also be deleted immediately. Other times, if disk space is not at a critically low level, the technology support staff will distribute a message by e-mail outlining required steps.
When a file is suspected of containing inappropriate material, a screen shot of the search window or a screen shot of the whole folder in question is captured to show where it was found and it is immediately reported to the building principal. Upon further instructions from the building principal, cleanup and scanning or removal of the computer(s) that the student uses on a regular basis will take place immediately.
If directed by administrative personnel, CD-ROMS will be burned or a tape backup created of offending items and will be given to them. Upon notice from administrative personnel, network login accounts will be disabled.
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Discipline
The Appropriate Use Procedures are applicable to all users of school district computer equipment and refers to all information resources whether individually controlled, shared, stand alone, or networked. Disciplinary action, if any, for students, staff, and other users shall be consistent with the District’s standard policies and practices.
Violations may constitute cause for revocation of access privileges, suspension of access to school district computers, other school disciplinary action, suspension, and/or appropriate legal action. Specific disciplinary measures will be determined on a case-by-case basis according to the Student Technology Code of Conduct and Board of Education policies.
Care for District Computers
Users of school district computer equipment are expected to respect the school district property and to act in a responsible manner while using the equipment. Students are to follow any instructions by the school district regarding maintenance or care of the equipment. Students may be held responsible for any damage caused by their intentional or negligent acts in caring for school district computer equipment under their control.
The school district is responsible for any routine maintenance or standard repairs to school district computer equipment. Users are expected to notify a teacher or adult supervisor of any need for service when necessary.
Students are not to delete or add software to school district computer equipment. Due to differing licensing terms for different software programs, it is not valid to assume that permission to copy one program applies to other programs.
When district-owned equipment is checked out, the user assumes responsibility for damage or loss while equipment is in their care. Users should make every effort to safeguard equipment from damage or loss. Any loss or damage to district-owned equipment must be reported to the district business office by the building principal immediately.
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GUIDELINES FOR WISE USE OF THE INTERNET
Using the Internet Access Wisely
· Be circumspect about where you go and what you do. Do not visit any site or download or share any material that might cause anyone to question your professionalism or that of the school district.
· Read the “License" or "Legal" contract terms on every site. Do not purport to bind the school district to any license or other contract. If you make an agreement on your own behalf, do not violate that agreement using the school district computer equipment or Internet account.
· Do not assume that just because something is on the Internet, you may copy it. As a general rule, assume that everything is copyrighted and do not copy it unless there is a notice on the site stating that you may do so. For example, if you see a clever cartoon, assume that you may not copy it. Governmental documents are an exception and you may copy them but you must confirm that it is the "government" and not a government-related entity such as the United States Postal Service.
· Be aware of the "do you want a cookie?" messages if you have configured your browser to receive such messages. If you answer yes, whatever activity in the site owner to help it will log which you are engaged or its advertisers develop a profile about you or the school district. It is possible that your browser is set to accept cookies without asking you each time. Contact the technology support staff for clarification.
· Make sure none of your activities violate any law or policy. You can create liability for yourself and the school district. For example, you may violate applicable laws or school district policy. if you
(1)
"publish" by typing or re-sending words that defame or disparage another individual or institution,
(2)
upload or download or re-send copyrighted or pornographic material,
(3)
use the Internet to harass or discriminate against someone,
(4)
provide private information or data about someone
· Do not engage in any "spamming" or other activities that could clog or congest Internet networks.
Regulation Approved: January …., 2004
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Presented by Policy Committee, New Numbering & Format 8271E
Presented for Second Reading by Board of Education on January 21, 2004
EXHIBIT
Parents and Students: Please fill out all three sections of this form and return it to school.
APPLICATION FOR COMPUTER USE PRIVILEGES
User’s Name
(Please Print:)
…………………………………………………………………………..Grade ………………
Home Address:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Home Phone:………………………….Parent/Guardian Name(s):……………………………………………………….
I am a student attending Wayne Central School District and enrolled in…. ……………………………………………
(name of the school that you attend)
As a student, I understand that my computer privileges may be revoked if I:
1)
Vandalize the equipment or computer data in any way,
2)
Alter computer desktops, files and/or network organization,
3)
Create documents containing inappropriate language or obscene material,
4)
Attempt to log on as someone other than myself or “student.”
5)
Demonstrate any other inappropriate computer use as deemed by the supervising adult
Should I commit any such violation,
I also know that school disciplinary action and/or legal action may be taken.
User’s Signature:………………………………………………………………………….Date:………………………………
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:…………………………………………………………. Date:……………………………...
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STUDENT ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE INTERNET
As a parent or guardian of this student, I understand that Internet access is designated for educational purposes. I also realize that it is possible that a student will read, view and hear material on the Internet that may be inappropriate and that the school district applies a filtering program to block access to inappropriate sites by students. I further realize that this is not a perfect system and the ultimate responsibility must fall on the user.
(NOTE: Students in Grades K - 5 may only view bookmarked web sites which are previewed by school staff members.)
As a student, I understand that my Internet privileges may be revoked if I:
1)
do not comply with the Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use Procedures for Students
2)
do not immediately report access to inappropriate sites
User’s Signature:………………………………………………………………… Date:…………………………….
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:……………………………………………………Date:…………………………….
More information regarding the terms and conditions of using computer equipment and the Internet at Wayne Central School District is available in the “Computer Network and Internet Use” document in the student handbook and on the web page maintained by the school district.
PUBLICATION OF STUDENT WORK ON THE INTERNET
Permission for my student’s original work to be published on the web site maintained by the Wayne Central School District is (circle one) Given Not Given
Parent/ Guardian’s Signature: ………………………………………………. Date: …………………………….
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INSTRUCTION
Internet Content Filtering & Security
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(The Children's Internet Protection Act)
Computer and Internet Use Agreement For Students in Grades K to 5
Traveling on the Internet is a lot like going to a big city:
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There are many wonderful and exciting places that I can visit, like museums, art galleries, zoos, and hospitals, but there are also place that I should not visit.
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I will never give my name, address, or telephone number to anyone because people that I do not know use the names that I meet on the Internet.
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The school has chosen web sites that are good for me to see. They are bookmarked so that I cannot go to any inappropriate sites.
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I will back out, and tell my teacher right away, if I come across anything that is inappropriate. I should not invite other students to come to see it, but back out and tell a teacher.
The computer and the Internet are there to help me with my learning, just like the books, assemblies, and videos that the teachers share with me at school.
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I will not copy things to include in my papers unless I give credit to the author and/or web site.
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I will share the computer with others and be willing to give up my seat if someone else needs a turn.
It is up to the school to decide how the computer is set up and what software programs should be used to help me learn.
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I will not install software that I bring in from home because this could break the law.
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I will not change the way the computer is set up to run.
Email gives me a chance to communicate with many people, but there are rules I must follow:
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I will always use proper and appropriate language.
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I will only identify myself by first name.
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I will never use a chat room or TALK session unless an adult is with me.
Penalty for Misuse:
I understand that if I break any of these rules, I may lose the privilege of using the computers and/or Internet.
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INSTRUCTION
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Technology Code of Conduct for Students – Grades 6-12
The Wayne Central School District provides a wide range of computer resources to its students and staff for the purpose of advancing the educational mission of the district. As a user of district computers, students in grades 6 to 12 are expected to review and understand the Acceptable Use Procedures distributed to them.
In addition, students must:
1.
Adhere to school guidelines on displaying their Internet approval stickers/cards, notifying staff before using the Internet, and/or signing in prior to using the Internet
2.
Protect their logon information from others
3.
Not use passwords of other users
4.
Exercise good judgment
5.
Respect school district property and be responsible in the use of computer equipment
6.
Not destroy, modify or abuse the hardware or software in any way
7.
Not delete or add software to district computers without permission
8.
Not use district computers for illegal, harassing, vandalizing, inappropriate or indecent purposes
9.
Not use the Internet to access or process pornographic or otherwise inappropriate material
10.
Be ethical and courteous
11.
Not send hate, harassing or obscene mail, discriminatory remarks, or demonstrate other antisocial behaviors
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Not use school district computers to interfere with or disrupt other users, services or equipment, including distribution of unsolicited advertising (Spam), propagation of viruses and distribution of large quantities of information such as chain letters, network games or broadcasting messages
13.
Respect copyrights and not assume that because something is on the Internet that they can copy it.
14.
Not use school district computers for commercial or political activity.
15.
Not use any software or hacking tricks to circumvent the district’s Internet filtering program.
16. Not waste computer network resources or time by playing games.
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Establishment of Meeting Date
Section 807-a of the Education Law requires that a meeting be held among the board of education, the fire inspector, and the local fire chief when any violations are noted during the annual fire safety inspection. During the meeting between the board of education and the fire officials, Part 155.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education requires that a plan for correcting all violations must be approved. A plan must be approved for each facility. Plans are not required in those instances where violations are corrected either before the meeting or prior to submission of the reports to the State Education Department. The fact that the violation has been corrected does not relieve the board of education from its obligation to convene the meeting.
Recommend that the board of education include as an agenda item for their regular meeting to be held on January 21, 2004, a discussion with fire officials for the purpose of developing plans to correct violations as noted during the fire safety inspection. If the fire safety inspection results do not reveal violations, this discussion can be cancelled.
The school district must file a Fire Safety Report for each building it owns, uses, or leases. Each report requires three (3) signatures to serve as certification that the fire safety inspection was conducted, that the information reported is an accurate description of the building and the conditions observed, that public notice of report availability has been published, and that any non-conformances noted as corrected were corrected as of the date indicated. The three required signatures are those of the fire inspector, a building designee, and the school superintendent.
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