GAVC Internet Policy
November 18, 2005
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Grundy Area Vocational Center provides Internet access for the purpose of promoting the use of telecommunication and networking technology as a tool to enhance classroom teaching and learning. All use of the network must be consistent with this purpose and be in accordance with this policy. In addition, the user may traverse another network and be subject to the guidelines of that network.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that those using the information resources will do so with respect for the public trust and in accordance with the Grundy Area Vocational Center's mission and education goals and the policy and regulations established from time to time by its Board members or state and/or federal agencies.
The Internet links computer networks around the world and provides access to a wide variety of computer and information resources. It is essential for each user on the network to recognize his/her responsibility in having access to vast services, sites, systems, and people. Sites accessible via the Internet may contain material that is objectionable, adult-oriented, or otherwise inappropriate. The user is responsible for his/her actions and may not access, download, or print from these sites. Access to the network is a privilege which requires that each user adhere to the responsibility of acceptable use. Violation of this policy, abuse of the network, and/or illegal conduct such as, but not limited to, any form of vandalism to equipment or information, including uploading or creation of computer viruses, will result in disciplinary action including possible expulsion from school, suspension or revocation of access privileges, and/or appropriate legal action.
Transmission of material in violation of any state or federal regulation is prohibited. This prohibition extends to, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening, obscene, or any unlawful material, and material protected by trade secret. Use of the network for commercial activities, product advertisement, or political lobbying is prohibited. Use of the network for any illegal activities is prohibited.
Guidelines for Acceptable Use:
- Do not use offensive or inappropriate language, or language that would promote violence or hatred, and do not respond to such.
- Do not reveal your (or other's) personal address, phone number, or credit card information.
- Do not use the network in such a way as to disrupt use of the network by others or abuse access time.
- Do not harass anyone by sending uninvited communication.
- Do not send electronic information from accounts that do not belong to you without the owner's authorization.
- Do not access unauthorized or inappropriate areas on the network and do not change or interfere with information found on the network.
- Do not misrepresent yourself or your age.
- Do not make unauthorized copies of software or information.
- Do not access the network at the Grundy Area Vocational Center without a signed Internet Use Agreement.
- Do not download any software, music, video, or other media or files without express permission from the teacher.
Grundy Area Vocational Center makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. Grundy Area Vocational Center reserves the right to modify the Acceptable Use Policy at any time. It is the responsibility of the user to check for policy changes. An online version will be made available to all users on the Grundy Area Vocational Center home page. Teachers and/or administrators will determine what is inappropriate use.
INTERNET USE AGREEMENT
The undersigned acknowledges that he/she has read the Acceptable Use Policy of the Grundy Area Vocational Center before signing this Internet Use Agreement. The signature(s) at the end of this document is (are) legally binding and indicate(s) the party (parties) who signed has (have) read the terms and conditions of said policy carefully, understand(s) their significance and agree(s) to abide by all provisions of said policy.
User: I understand and will abide by the Acceptable Use Policy of the Grundy Area Vocational Center relating to the use of the Internet and will abide by this Internet Use Agreement. Grundy Area Vocational Center is not liable for lost, damaged, or unavailable information due to technical or other difficulties and is not responsible for what users do or the information they access. I acknowledge that the majority of such information is generated outside of the Grundy Area Vocational Center. I further understand that any violation of the Acceptable Use Policy and/or this Internet Use Agreement may jeopardize my access privileges and certain such violations may constitute criminal offenses. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be suspended or revoked. Disciplinary action, including my being dropped from class, and academic dishonesty penalties up to and including possible expulsion, may result, and in some cases appropriate legal action may be taken against me.
Parent/Guardian: *If the applicant is under the age of 18, a parent/guardian signature is also required. As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Internet Use Agreement for the Grundy Area Vocational Center. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes. I will not hold the school responsible for materials acquired on the network. I hereby give permission for my child to use the Internet for educational purposes. I recognize that is it impossible for the Grundy Area Vocational Center to restrict and prevent access to controversial materials, and I will not hold the Center responsible for materials acquired on the network. I understand that there is information on the network that I otherwise might not want to have available to this student. Further, I accept full responsibility for my student's action on the network in school as well as at other locations.
Sponsoring Teacher: **A signature of a sponsoring teacher is required. Because this student may use the network for individual work or in the context of another class, I will not be held responsible for student misuse of the network in relation to such individual work or other class work. I will, however, to be the best of my ability, monitor and promote proper use.
