Access to the District’s wide-area network, local area networks, and all electronic communications, including the Internet, shall be made available to students and employees exclusively for instructional and administrative purposes and in accordance with guidelines set forth in this manual.

Access to the District’s electronic communications system is a privilege, not a right. All users shall be required to acknowledge receipt and understanding of all administrative regulations governing use of the system and shall agree in writing to comply with such regulations and guidelines. Noncompliance with applicable regulations may result in suspension or termination of privileges and other disciplinary action consistent with District policies.

The following is an excerpt from the HISD Computer Related Security Policy:

• Do not share your password with anyone.
• Do not use your computer to harm others or their work.
• Do not damage the computer or the network in any way.
• Do not interfere with the operation of the network by installing illegal software, shareware, or freeware.
• Do not violate copyright laws.
• Do not view, send, or display offensive messages or pictures.
• Do not waste limited resources such as disk space or printing capacity.
• Do not trespass in another’s folders, work, or files.
• Do not forward or send email unless it is HISD ‘business related’
• Sign off, log off or lock your computer when it’s not in use, or when it’s unattended.
• Use HISD computer resources for official school business only.