Computer Use Policy: Acceptable Use of the Internet, Computers, and Network Resources and Regulation & Information technology Operation Procedures, Guidelines and Control Management

For more information, please read District Policy 815.

The following is a summary of the District's Computer Use Policy 815.  Complete copies are available at the Administration Building or from the school office or the District website (www.ojrsd.com).

Failure to comply with School Board Policy 815  will result in disciplinary action.

1.         All students shall be assigned individual Network Usernames and Passwords. Usernames and Passwords are to remain confidential, and shall not be shared with other students.

2.         All computers and peripherals are School District assets and are provided for educational purposes only.

3.         All computer and network activity is subject to monitoring. All Internet accesses will be logged and reviewed daily.

4.         Students may not access other network user’s personal folders, e-mail, or other communications.

5.         Students may not install software, screen savers, or other utilities without the consent of the District Technology Department.

6.         Students must obey copyright laws.

7.         Students may not use the network for illegal activities. 

8.         Students must follow network etiquette rules.

Teachers will thoroughly explain School Board Policy 815 to their students so they may gain an understanding of the Computer Use Policy and their personal responsibility in using the computer as an educational tool to enhance and support learning.  

Electronic Devices

For more information, please read District Regulation # 237A.

Elementary

Phone - Video - Sound - Equipment Policy

Students are not to use audio listening devices- cell phones, digital cameras (including cameras contained in cell phones), or other such devices during instructional classes unless they have permission from a staff member to do so.

Students may possess electronic devices on school vehicles/buses, but the imaging, audio capturing, and communication capabilities are prohibited. Audio is not permitted to be broadcast aloud; use of an ear listening device is required. In addition, sharing of electronic devices is not permitted.

The Building Principal, under District authority, reserves the right to define the educational value and place restrictions or prohibitions on the possession or use of any electronic device currently available, or that my become available in the future, whether or not this device is addressed in this policy.  This applies to the use of electronic devices in school buildings, on school property, on school vehicles/buses, and while attending school-sponsored activities.

The District assumes no responsibility for the loss, theft, damage, or misuse of any electronic device that is brought into school buildings, onto school property, onto school vehicles/buses, and while attending school-sponsored activities.

Discipline

1. Students who possess or use a cell phone or other electronic device in violation of the usage guidelines as outlined above will be subject to the following disciplinary action:
   
   First Offense - The student will have the device confiscated and turned over to the Principal or his/her designee.  The item will be held in the Main Office until the end of the day at which time the student may retrieve the item.  A verbal warning will be issued.
   
   Second Offense - The student will have the device confiscated and turned over to the Principal or his/her designee.  The item will be held in the Main Office until the end of the school day at which time the student may retrieve the item.  A detention may be assigned.
   
   All Further Offenses - The student will have the device confiscated and turned over to the Principal or his/her designee.  The item may be held in the Main Office until retrieved by a parent or guardian.  An in-school suspension may be assigned.
    

2. Refusal of a student to surrender to a staff member a cell phone or electronic device that is used or possessed in violation of the above guidelines will be considered insubordination and the appropriate disciplinary action will be applied.