Milford Public Schools Acceptable Use of Computers and Technology Policy

1. NEW Milford Public SchoolsAcceptable Use of Computers and Technology Policy January 2012

2. What is Milford’s Acceptable Use Policy? • An agreement between the Milford Public Schools and its students about the use of personal and district technology. • The use of district and/or personal technology at school is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use may result in the cancellation of those privileges and/or discipline. • Refer to the District’s Website and/or District’s Student Handbook for detailed copies of the AUP.

3. What does use of the Milford’s Technology System include? • District network • Servers • Computer workstations • Telephones • Applications • Databases • Library catalog • Online resources • Internet access • E-mail • Online class activities • Other technology designed for use by the district for students • Personal technology (laptops, iPads) and other wireless devices brought to school (high school students only)

4. AUP Rules • You are to only access your own electronic files. • You are to only use district accounts that you have been given permission to use – for educational purposes only. • You are to behave ethically and responsibly when using the district’s technology.

5. Unacceptable Use of District Technology • Engaging in cyber bullying. • Sending material which may be offensive or objectionable to others, or using the network or Internet to threaten or harass others. • Access or dissemination of obscene or pornographic material. • Disclosing personal information about oneself or another student. • Sharing one’s account with anyone or leaving account open or unattended.

6. UnacceptableUse of District Technology • Making any unauthorized entry to or alteration of any document, either paper or electronic, not created by user. • Intentionally bypassing the network filters. • Installing of software. • Tampering with the hardware or software system configuration. • Using the Instructional Network or Internet access for commercial business, political, or religious advocacy purposes, solicitation or illegal activities of any kind

7. Personal Portable Devices(laptops, tablets, smart phones) • You may bring in your own personal portable device for educational use. • The District is not responsible for the loss or theft of personal portable devices, nor for damage, nor unauthorized access to the device nor the data that resides therein. • When personal portable devices are not in the student’s possession, they must be secured by the student.

8. Personal Portable Devices(laptops, tablets, smart phones) • Classroom teachers will establish standards for personal portable devices in their respective classrooms • Students are not allowed to access the Internet unless supervised by a teacher or staff member. • The District may examine the personal portable devices and search its contents, if there is a reason to believe that school policies, regulations, or guidelines have been violated.

9. AUP – Student and Parent Agreement will be available online on February 1st Thoroughly review the Acceptable Use of Technology Regulations packet and Summary Statement with your guardian and sign online by February 17th. If you do not review and sign the AUP, please know that your technology privileges will be suspended.