Student Use of Technology
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. In addition, electronic resources foster workplace skills that may be transferable to new technologies. Every effort shall be made to provide equal access to technology throughout the district's schools and classes.
(cf. 0440 - District Technology Plan) (cf. 6163.1 - Libraries)
On-Line Services Available Through the District
To discourage access to adult content on on-line electronic services and preclude other misuses of the system, the superintendent or designee shall ensure that students receive training in user obligations and responsibilities.
Before using on-line services, the student and parent/guardian shall sign the district's user contract indicating that the student understands and agrees to abide by specified user obligations and responsibilities.
Staff shall supervise students while using on-line services and may ask teacher assistants and student aides to assist in this supervision. Filtering software shall be installed on each computer that has access to on-line services.
The superintendent or designee shall establish administrative regulations governing use of the district's on-line services. He/she shall ensure that users have no expectation of privacy and understand that district staff may monitor or examine all system activities to ensure proper use of the system. Students who fail to abide by these regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action, revocation of the user account, and legal action as appropriate.
(cf. 5144 - Discipline) (cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process) (cf. 5145.12 - Search and Seizure) (cf. 6162.6 - Use of Copyrighted Materials)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE 51006 Computer education and resources 51007 Programs to strengthen technological skills 60011 Instructional materials definition 60013 Supplementary instructional materials 60017.1 Technology-based materials 60044 Prohibited instructional materials PENAL CODE 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
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