NETWORK CODE OF CONDUCT – ACCEPTABLE USE GUIDELINES (BOE Policy #6417AR)
Use of the network, which includes the local Fairfield Public Schools’ computer network as well as the Internet, shall be in support of education and research that is consistent with the mission of the district. Internet use is limited to those students who have completed the Acceptable Use Agreement Form located on Infinite Campus.
The district reserves the right to remove a user’s account if it is determined that the user is engaged in unauthorized activity or is violating this code of conduct.
NOTE: You will be asked to read and agree to abide by the terms of the Acceptable Use Guidelines.
1. Behave ethically and responsibly when using District Technology Resources.
a. Refrain from utilizing proxy gateways or similar technologies to bypass the technology monitoring and filtering. b. Handle technology resources and equipment with care. Refrain from deleting, destroying, modifying, abusing, or moving resources without permission or accessing unauthorized technology resources.
d. Do not breach or disable network security mechanisms or compromise network stability or security in any way, or download or modify computer software in violation of the district technology's licensure agreement(s) and/or without authorization from the Technology Department.
2. Use District Technology Resources, transmit communications, or access information only for legitimate, educationally relevant purposes and to access educationally appropriate content.
a. Refrain from sending any form of communication that breaches the district technology's confidentiality requirements or the confidentiality of students.
b. Refrain from sending any form of communication that harasses, threatens, bullies, or is discriminatory.
d. Refrain from using social network tools for personal use.
3. Respect the privacy of others and treat information created by others as the private property of the creator. a. Maintain confidentiality of your username and password by not sharing it with others and not using another person’s username and password.
b. Maintain the integrity of files and data by not trespassing, modifying, copying or deleting files of other users without their consent.
c. Protect the confidentiality and safety of others when sharing work and images. Share, post and publish only within the context of the district Publishing Guidelines.
d. Respect copyright and fair use laws; these policies and procedures apply in digital contexts, as well. Plagiarism is prohibited. e. Users will utilize appropriate online behavior, including interactions with others in social media sites or chat rooms, and refrain from cyber-bullying behavior.
CHEATING/PLAGIARISM
Copying another's work, whether a friend’s homework, another student’s test paper, or a pre-written essay from the internet, violates the Code of Conduct and will result in loss of academic credit and disciplinary action.
VIDEO RECORDING/PHOTOGRAPHS
Because we live in a video age, we will be videotaping and photographing children in classrooms throughout the year for educational purposes or for newspapers, orientation slides, web page, posters or student memorabilia. If you DO NOT want your child photographed or videotaped, please write to Mrs. Duguid in the FWMS office before the school year begins. (Children’s pictures on the website do not include their full names.) We ask students NOT to photograph or video one another with cell phones, cameras, or other digital devices unless assigned to do so by the yearbook director or by their teacher as part of a class or school assignment.
Surveillance: The Board of Education authorizes the use of video cameras on district property and school vehicles to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all staff, students, and visitors to district property, and to safeguard district facilities and equipment. Video recordings establishing a violation of Board policies, administrative regulations, and school rules may be used to support appropriate disciplinary actions or may be provided to law enforcement agencies even in the case of individuals who are not students or staff.