NEPN/NSBA Code:  GCSA

EMPLOYEE TECHNOLGY AND INTERNET USE

Lewiston Public Schools provide computers and other technological devices, networks, and Internet access to support the educational mission of the schools and to enhance the curriculum and learning opportunities for students and school staff. This policy and the 

accompanying rules also apply to laptops and other technological devices issued directly to staff, whether in use at school or off school premises, and to any technological devices brought by staff into a school building or to a school activity. 

Employees are to use Lewiston Public Schools’ computers and other technological devices, networks, and Internet services for school-related purposes in the performance of job duties. Incidental personal use of district technology is permitted as long as such use: 1) does not interfere with the employee’s job responsibilities and performance, 2) does not interfere with system operations or other system users, and 3) does not violate this policy and the accompanying rules, or any other School Committee policy, procedure, or school rule. Incidental personal use is defined as use by an individual employee for occasional personal communications. 

Compliance with the School Committee policies and rules concerning technology use is mandatory. An employee who violates this policy and/or any rules governing the use of Lewiston Public Schools’ technology shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Illegal uses of the Lewiston Public Schools’ technology will also result in referral to law enforcement. 

All Lewiston Public Schools’ technology remains under the control, custody, and supervision of Lewiston Public Schools at all times. The Lewiston Public Schools reserves the right to monitor all technology and Internet activity by employees. Employees have no expectation of privacy in their use of technology in a school building or during school activities. 

Employees shall be informed of this policy and the accompanying rules through handbooks, the district website, computer start-up screen, and/or other means selected by the Superintendent. 

The Superintendent or their 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 District’s technology system may be implemented, consistent with School Committee policies and rules. The Superintendent may delegate specific responsibilities to the building administrators, technology staff, and/or others as they deem appropriate. 

Cross Reference: EGAD - Copyright Compliance

      GCSA-R—Employee Technology and Internet Use Rules

       IJNDB—Student Technology and Internet Use 

Adopted: June 7, 2000 

Revised: August 28, 2006 

Reviewed: August 20, 2012 

Revised: July 21, 2014 

Reviewed: September 11, 2017 

Reviewed: April 3, 2023