STUDENT COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE AND INTERNET SAFETY

The school unit’s computers, network and Internet services, including third-party services like Google Workspace for Education and Powerschool, are provided to support the educational mission of the schools. This policy and the accompanying rules also apply to other school devices issued directly to students (such as Chromebooks or iPads), whether in use at school or off school premises. 

1. Use of Privately-Owned Computers Devices for School Purposes

Students are allowed to use privately-owned computers/devices at school with prior authorization, provided that they comply with this policy and the accompanying rules. If applicable, students are expected to comply with this policy and the accompanying rules when using a privately-owned computer/device at home during remote learning.

Personal use of privately-owned devices at school is addressed in Student Use of Privately-

Owned Electronic Devices at School (JFCK/JFCK-R).

2. Policy and Rules are Mandatory

Compliance with the school unit’s policies and rules concerning computer/device, network and Internet services use is mandatory. Students who violate these policies and rules may, after being given an opportunity to respond to an alleged violation, have their privileges limited, suspended or revoked. The building administrator shall have the final authority to decide whether a student’s privileges will be altered, based on the circumstances of the particular case. Such violations may also result in disciplinary action, referral to law enforcement and/or legal action.

3. No Right to Privacy

The school unit’s computers/devices, network and Internet services remain under the control, custody and supervision of the school unit at all times. The school unit monitors all computer/device and Internet activity by students. Students have no expectation of privacy in their use of school computers/devices, network and Internet services, whether they are used on or off school property.

4. Filtering Technology

The school unit utilizes filtering technology designed to block materials that are obscene or harmful to minors, and child pornography. The school unit takes precautions to supervise student use of the Internet and electronic communications, and to prevent the unlawful disclosure, use or dissemination of personally identifiable information about students. The school unit educates students about safety on the Internet, appropriate online behavior and cyberbullying awareness and response, but parents should be aware that the school unit cannot reasonably prevent all instances of inappropriate computer/device use by students that may violate Board policies and rules, including access to objectionable materials and communications.

5. Notification of Policy and Rules

Students and parents shall be informed of this policy and the accompanying rules through handbooks and/or other means selected by the Superintendent.

6. Implementation and Rules

The Superintendent/designee is responsible for implementing this policy and the accompanying rules. Additional administrative procedures or school rules governing the day-to-day management and operations of the school unit’s computers/devices and network may be implemented by the Superintendent, consistent with Board policies and rules.

Legal Reference: 47 USC § 254(h)(5) (Children’s Internet Protection Act)

47 C.F.R. § 54.520

Cross Reference:

EGAD - Copyright Compliance

GCSA - Employee Computer and Internet Use

IJNDB-R - Student Computer and Internet Use Rules 

Adopted: November 22, 1999

Revised: February 23, 2015

Revised: March 19, 2025