The Board believes that the resources available through the Internet are of significant value in the learning process and preparing students for future success. At the same time, the unregulated availability of information and communication on the Internet requires that schools establish reasonable controls for lawful, efficient, and appropriate use of this technology. Student use of school computers, networks, and Internet services is a privilege not a right. All Yarmouth schools computers remain under the control, custody, and supervision of the school unit. The school unit reserves the right to monitor all computer and Internet activity by students.
Students have no expectation of privacy in their use of school computers.
The school unit is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information that students obtain through the Internet. The rules are intended to provide general guidelines and examples of prohibited uses but do not attempt to state all required or prohibited activities by users. A. Computer Use is a Privilege, Not a Right Student use of the school unit's computers, networks, and Internet services is a privilege, not a right. B. Acceptable Use Student access to the school units computers, networks, and Internet services are provided for educational purposes and research consistent with the school unit's educational mission, curriculum, and instructional goals. The same rules and expectations govern student use of computers as apply to other student conduct and communications.