The Board of Education fully recognizes the value of networked computer resources and is resolved to provide appropriate access and availability to these resources to all users within the district. However, it is the Board's belief that the vast information resources available to users of public networks far outweighs the possibility that some inappropriate material may be obtained or produced by the district's users. It is the purpose of this policy to establish guidelines to be used to promote the proper usage of this valuable resource. First and foremost, it must be recognized that access to the public networks is for academic purposes only. Second, each user must remember that access to the network is a privilege - not a right.
Inappropriate use can lead to loss of network access.
In some cases, other disciplinary or legal actions may be pursued if appropriate. The Elkhart Lake - Glenbeulah School District supports each family's right to decide whether or not their children should have independent student access to the public networks. The parents or legal guardians of a minor ust also sign this agreement before that minor will be allowed independent access. A new agreement must be reviewed and signed each school year. Access in a Class Setting From time to time, a teacher may decide to conduct a public network session during class time.