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Network Acceptable Use Contract EMPLOYEE CONDITIONS AND RULES FOR USE 1. Acceptable Use The purpose of the network is to facilitate communication in support of research and education by providing access to resources and opportunities for collaborative work, as well as to facilitate effective management and administration of the District. To remain eligible as a user, the use of your account must be in support of and consistent with the educational objectives of the District. Access to other networks outside of the Merced City School District is made possible through an appropriate provider to be designated by the Merced County Office of Education at its sole discretion. MCSD network users must comply with this policy and any other policies governing the use of other networks which they may be accessing through the Internet. The following activities are not acceptable uses of the MCSD network:
User's initial __________ 2. Privilege The use of the network is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use, including any violation of these conditions and rules, will result in suspension or cancellation of the privilege. MCSD, under this agreement, is delegated sole authority to determine appropriate use and may deny, evoke, suspend, or close any user account at any time based upon a determination of inappropriate use by an account holder or user. User's initial __________ 3. Monitoring There shall be no expectation of privacy for users of the network. MCSD reserves the right to review, copy, modify, delete, or disclose to third parties any material created, saved or accessed under any user account and to monitor, review and inspect any computer file. Files subject to this provision may reside on any file or e-mail server, computer workstation, back-up media, removable media, floppy disk or any other file storage device physically located on District property to make determinations on whether specific uses of the network are inappropriate. It is possible for information entered on or transmitted via the network to be retrieved, even if a user has deleted such information. Accordingly, be advised that such information may be accessed by MCSD and may potentially be subject to subpoena or discovery in litigation. User's initial __________ 4. Network Etiquette All users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
User's initial __________ 5. No Warranties MCOE and MCSD make no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the service they are providing. MCOE and MCSD will not be responsible for any damages a user suffers. This includes loss of data for any reason. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user's own risk. MCOE and MCSD specifically deny any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through their services. All users need to consider the source of any information they obtain and consider how valid that information may be. User's initial __________ 6. Security Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. A user must never allow others to use his/her password. Users should also protect their passwords to ensure system security and their own privileges and ability to continue use of the system. Users should change their passwords regularly and keep their password private. If you feel you can identify a security problem on network, you must notify Information Technology. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Attempts to log on to the network as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk will be denied access to the network. User's initial __________ 7. Vandalism and Harassment Vandalism and harassment will result in cancellation of network privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm, modify, or destroy data of another user on the MCSD network, or other networks that are connected to the Internet, or tampering with any part of the network which you have not been granted permission to access. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creating of computer viruses, deleting or modifying files, or changing system settings. Harassment is defined as the persistent annoyance of another user, or the interference of another user's work. This includes, but is not limited to, the sending of unwanted mail. User's initial __________ 8. Procedures for Use
User's initial _________ 9. Internet Content Blocking MCSD maintains blocking software/hardware to help prevent users from accessing inappropriate Internet material. Inappropriate Internet material includes, but is not limited to, "harmful matter" as sefined by Penal Code Section 313. The District retains sole authority for determining if a site, service or protocol will be made unavailable to MCSD network users. Any attempt to circumvent or disable Internet blocking will result in immediate termination of network privileges. MCSD retains the right to use hardware/software to screen e-mail for inappropriate language or content. E-mail messages that contain inappropriate language or content will not be delivered to or from MCSD account holders. User's initial __________ 10. Encounter of Harmful Matter or Controversial Material While it may be possible to block access to certain inappropriate material on the Internet, it is virtually impossible to completely control access to such material. It is possible users may encounter material which is controversial and which users, parents, teachers or administrators may consider inappropriate or offensive. It is the user's responsibility not to initiate access to such material. MCOE and MCSD shall not be held liable for any decision to restrict or regulate access to Internet materials, nor shall they be liable for any injuries or damages resulting from exposure to such materials. User's initial __________ 11. Electronic Mail All MCSD staff members are provided with a private e-mail account. Staff may use their e-mail account to send messages to other MCSD staff or any Internet e-mail account holder as long as the content and language of the message or any associated attachment is consistent with all of the provisions of this contract. Students are not granted e-mail accounts. Students may communicate using an instructor's e-mail account provided the instructor supervises the communication and reviews all messages a student sends or receives prior to the student sending or receiving the message. All e-mail communications must take place within the context of a valid District granted e-mail account. The use of any other e-mail service from within the MCSD network is strictly prohibited. Any violation of the e-mail parameters of this agreement will result in the immediate termination of network privileges. User's initial __________ 12. Electronic Bulletin Boards The District maintains electronic bulletin boards on its' Intranet site for the use of staff. All postings to the bulletin boards shall be governed by the terms of this agreement, as well as additional regulations as posted on the sites. Please review posting instructions and agreements before posting messages to any bulletin board. User's initial __________ 13. Use of the Network All staff members have a data storage folder on a network file server to which they are to save all files or other data. The data folder is accessible only to the user and to network administrators. Attempting to access another user's folder is prohibited. Other shared folders to which a user has access may be created at the request of a site. All other areas of the network should be left alone. Attempting to access any file, folder, printer or other resource on the network to which you have not been given access is prohibited. User's initial __________ 14. Use of Computers and Peripheral Equipment All computers and peripheral equipment, and files they contain, are the property of the District. Only Information Technology personnel, the site Library Media Teacher, or a designated Site Technology Facilitator may install, trouble-shoot or configure software or hardware. All requests for assistance should be forwarded to the site Library Media Teacher or Site Technology Facilitator who will then forward the request to Information Technology personnel. User's initial __________ 15. Internet Sites Sites, schools or classes may establish Web pages that present information about the site, school or class. The school principal or site administrator is responsible for reviewing all materials that appear on the Internet site. The school or site should designate one person as webmaster. The webmaster will communicate with District Information Technology personnel in maintaining and updating their web site. All material on a school or site web site must adhere to the District Copyright Policy as well as all other District policies and provisions. Under no circumstances may students be identified by name, or have any personal information published on the Internet. The District's Information Technology Department is solely authorized to create and provide accessibility to all District Internet sites. User's initial __________ PENALTIES FOR IMPROPER USE 1. Any user violating these rules, applicable state and federal laws, or posted classroom and district rules is subject to loss of network privileges and any other District disciplinary options and a report to law enforcement authorities if appropriate. 2. In addition, pursuant to State of California law, any unauthorized Internet access, attempted access, or misuse of any state computing and/or network system is a violation of section 502 of the California Penal Code and/or other applicable federal laws, and is subject to criminal prosecution. User's initial __________ REQUIRED SIGNATURES User I understand and will abide by the provisions and conditions of this contract. I understand that any violations of the above provisions may result in disciplinary action, the revoking of my user account, or other appropriate legal action. I also agree to report any misuse of the information system to the Merced City School District Information Technology Department. User Printed Name: ___________________________________ S.S. # ______________ User Signature:___________________________________________________________ Date:____________________
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