H.2 ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY – Staff Policy
Policy:
Internet and District Network Access
The Red River Valley School Division recognizes that computers are used to support learning and to enhance instruction. Computer information networks allow people to interact with many other computers and networks. It is a general policy that all computers are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner.
The Red River Valley School Division declares unethical and unacceptable behavior as just cause for taking disciplinary action, revoking information network access privileges, and/or initiating legal action for any activity through which an individual:
~ uses the information networks for illegal, inappropriate, or obscene purposes, or in support of such activities. illegal activities shall be defined as those which violate local, provincial, and/or federal laws.
~ Inappropriate use shall be defined as a violation of the intended use of the network, and/or purpose and goal.
~Obscene activities shall be defined as a violation of generally accepted social standards for use of a publicly-owned and operated communication vehicle;
~ uses the information networks for any illegal activity, including violation of copyrights or other contracts violating such matters as institutional or third-party copyright, license agreements and other contracts;
~ intentionally disrupts information network traffic or crashes the network and connected systems;
degrades or disrupts equipment or system performance;
~ uses Red River Valley School Division computing resources for commercial or financial gain or fraud;
steals data, equipment, or intellectual property;
~ gains unauthorized access to the files of others, or vandalizes the data or files of another user;
gains or seeks to gain unauthorized access to resources or entities;
~ forges electronic mail messages or uses an account owned by another user;
~ invades the privacy of individuals;
~ posts anonymous messages;
~ sends threatening or harassing messages;
~ possesses any data which might be considered a violation of these rules in paper, magnetic (disk), or any other form.
Consequences of Violations Consequences of violations include but are not limited to:
- letter of reprimand
- suspension with pay
- suspension without pay
- termination of employment
- legal action and prosecution by the authorities.Remedies and Resources
Anyone accused of any of the violations has all the rights that would normally apply if such person were accused of any illegal activity.
The division reserves the right to restrict or terminate information network access. The district further has the right to monitor network activity in any form that it sees fit to maintain the integrity of the information network.
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