BUTTE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

COMPUTER/NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT

THE FOLLOWING FORM MUST BE READ AND SIGNED BY DISTRICT STUDENTS/ PARENTS/GUARDIANS/DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

We agree to abide by the following restrictions. We have discussed these rights and responsibilities.

We further understand that the Butte County Office of Education does not have control of the information on the Internet, although it attempts to provide prudent and available barriers. Other sites accessible via the Internet may contain material that is illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive to some people. The Butte County Office of Education's intent is to make Internet access available to further its educational goals and objectives, however, students may have the ability to access other materials, which may be inappropriate.

The Butte County Office of Education believes that the benefits to educators and students from access to the Internet far exceed any disadvantages of access. Ultimately, administration, parent(s) and guardian(s) of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their students should follow. To that end, the Butte County Office of Education supports and respects each family's right to decide whether or not to allow their student access to the Internet through the Butte Educational Network.

We understand that student access to the Butte Educational Network exists to support the Butte County Office of Education's educational responsibilities and mission. The specific conditions and services that are offered will change from time to time. In addition, Butte County Office of Education makes no warranties with respect to the Butte Educational Network service and it specifically assumes no responsibilities for:

· The content of any advice or information received by a student from a source outside the Butte County Office of Education, or any costs or charges incurred as a result of seeking or accepting such advice

· Any costs, liability or damages caused by the way a student chooses to use his/her network access

· Any consequences of service interruptions or changes even if these disruptions arise from circumstances under the control of the Butte County Office of Education

· While Butte County Office of Education supports the privacy of electronic mail, students must assume that this cannot be guaranteed.

BY SIGNING THIS FORM, THE FOLLOWING TERMS ARE AGREED TO:

Use of the Butte Educational Network must be consistent with the Butte County Office of Education's primary goals.

I will not use the Butte Educational Network for illegal purposes of any kind.

I will not use the Butte Educational Network to transmit, view, access, post, submit, download, publish or display harmful matter or material that is threatening, obscene, disruptive or sexually explicit, or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based on their race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or political beliefs.

I will not use the Butte Educational Network to interfere with or disrupt network users, services or equipment. Disruptions includes, but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer viruses, and using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the network. I will print only to my local printer or to the printer designated by my supervisor/instructor.

It is assumed that information and resources accessible via Butte Educational Network are private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights to those resources and information unless specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of rights. Therefore, I will not use Butte Educational Network to access information or resources unless permission to do so has been granted by the owners or holders of rights to those resources or information.

A violation of these rules will result in the following discipline. The first infraction will result in removal from the computer network for one (1) week and parent/guardian notification. The second infraction will result in removal from the computer network for the remainder of the semester with letter to parent/guardian.

Consequences of violations for students include but are not limited to: suspension of information network access, revocation of information network access, suspension of network privileges, revocation of network privileges, suspension of computer access, revocation of computer access, school suspension, school expulsion, and applicable legal action and prosecution by the authorities.

I hold Butte County Office of Education harmless of any unforeseen condition resultant from the use/misuse of the Butte County Office of Education's intranet structure. I hold Butte County Office of Education harmless of any unforeseen condition resultant from the use/misuse of any server outside the classroom.

EMPLOYEES

I understand and will abide by the above Internet Acceptable Use Agreement as presented by Butte County Office of Education. I further understand that any violation of the regulations above constitutes unethical behavior and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked or my employment terminated. At such time that I no longer qualify for e-mail and Internet services from Butte County Office of Education, I understand that all services will be terminated.

EMPLOYEE'S FULL NAME (Please print):

EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURE:

DATE:

 

STUDENTS, PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND SPONSORING TEACHERS, PLEASE SIGN ON PAGE 3. BSF70A 6/27/00

 

STUDENTS

I understand and will abide by the above Internet Acceptable Use Agreement as presented by Butte County Office of Education. I further understand that any violation of the regulations above constitutes unethical behavior and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked or my employment terminated. At such time that I no longer qualify for e-mail and internet services from Butte County Office of Education, I understand that all services will be terminated.

STUDENT'S FULL NAME (Please print):

STUDENT'S SIGNATURE:

DATE:

 

PARENTS/GUARDIANS

As a Parent or Guardian of this student, I have read the Butte County Office of Education's Internet Acceptable Use Agreement. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes. I also recognize it is impossible for Butte County Office of Education to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not hold them responsible for materials acquired on the network. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child's use is not in a school setting. I hereby give permission to issue an account for my child and certify that the information contained on this form is correct.

PARENT'S/GUARDIAN'S FULL NAME (Please print):

PARENT'S/GUARDIAN'S SIGNATURE:

DATE:

 

 

SPONSORING TEACHER

I have read the Butte County Office of Education's Internet Acceptable Use Agreement and agree to promote this agreement with the student. Because the student may use the network for individual work or in the context of another class, I cannot be held responsible for the student's use of the network.

TEACHER'S FULL NAME (Please print):

TEACHER'S SIGNATURE:

DATE:

BSF70a (6/27/00)