Fairfield+Township+AUP

**Fairfield Township School District** **375 Gouldtown-Woodruff Road** **Bridgeton, NJ 08302** **//The procedures, policies, and information within this document apply to all netbooks used at Fairfield Township School, as well as any other device considered by the principal to come under this policy. Teachers may set//** **//additional requirements for computer use within their classrooms.//** __**//NETBOOK SPECIFICATIONS//**__ 1. A netbook is a light-weight, low-cost, energy-efficient, highly portable laptop suitable for web browsing, email, office suites, and general purpose applications. 2. The FTS netbook model is the Lenovo Thinkpad at a current cost of $690 and features: 3. Standard Software Configurations __**//RECEIVING YOUR NETBOOK.//**__ Netbooks will be distributed each fall during “Student Registration & Netbook Orientation.” Parents & students will sign and return the Netbook Acceptable Usage plan before the netbook is issued to their child. Netbooks will be collected at the end of each school year for maintenance, cleaning, and software installations. Students will retain their original netbook each year while enrolled at FTS. __**//TAKING CARE OF YOUR NETBOOK.//**__ Students are responsible for the general care of the netbook they have been issued by the school. Netbooks that are broken or fail to work properly should be taken to the Computer Lab. **General Precautions** Food and beverages can damage your netbook. Students will be responsible for damages caused by food and beverage spills. Cords, cables, and removable storage devices should be inserted carefully into the netbook. Students should never carry their netbooks while the screen is open, unless directed to do so by a teacher. Netbooks should remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels that are not the property of the Fairfield Township School District. Netbooks should never be left in a vehicle or any unsupervised area. Students are responsible for keeping their netbook’s battery charged for school each day. **Screen Care.** The netbook screens can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment. The screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure. Do not lean on the top of the netbook when it is closed. Do not place anything near the netbook that could put pressure on the screen. Do not poke the screen. Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens, pencils, or disks). Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth. Do not use commercial glass cleaners. __**//USING YOUR NETBOOK AT SCHOOL.//**__ Netbooks are intended for use at school each day. Students are responsible for bringing their netbooks to all classes, unless advised not to do so by their teacher. **Netbooks Left at Home. On the Limited occasions when Netbooks are allowed to go home** “Netbooks left at home” is not an acceptable excuse for not submitting work. Repeat violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action. **Netbook Undergoing Repair.** Loaner netbooks may be issued to students on an as available basis when they leave their netbooks for repair with the tech coordinator. Students are responsible for the care of the loaner while in their possession.  **Charging Your Netbook’s Battery.** Netbooks should be maintained each day in a fully charged condition. Students need to put their netbooks in the charge mode before leaving their last class. In cases where use of the netbook has caused batteries to become discharged, students may be able to connect their computers to a power outlet in class. **Screensavers.** Inappropriate media may not be used as a screensaver. Presence of guns, weapons, pornographic materials, inappropriate language, alcohol, drug, gang related symbols or pictures will result in disciplinary actions. **Sound.** Sound should be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes. If teachers require headphones it is student’s responsibility to store them. **Printing.** All printing requires prior approval of the classroom teacher. __**//MANAGING YOUR FILES & SAVING YOUR WORK//**__ **Saving data to removable storage devices.** Students should also backup all of their work at least once each week using the issued flash drive. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is not lost due to mechanical failure or accidental deletion. Computer malfunctions are not an acceptable excuse for not submitting work. Students will be charged $5 for lost or damaged flash drives. **Saving personal items.** Any personal music, pictures, and videos should not be stored on netbook. __**//SOFTWARE ON NETBOOKS//**__ **Originally Installed Software.** The software originally installed by FTS should remain on the netbook in usable condition and be easily accessible at all times. Licensed software provided with all new netbooks include: Adobe Flash, Java, Open Office Suite, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Symantec Anti-Virus, Windows Media Player and Adobe Reader. From time to time, the school may add software applications for use in a particular course. The licenses for this software require that the software be deleted from netbooks at the completion of the course. **Procedure for re-loading software.** If technical difficulties occur or illegal software is discovered, the hard drive will then be reformatted. Student should back up data on their flash drive. In certain situations data retrieval can be done on crashed drives. The school does not accept responsibility for the loss of any data or software deleted due to a re-format and re-image. __**//ACCEPTABLE USE GUIDELINES//**__ **General Guidelines** Students are responsible for their ethical and educational use of the technology resources of the Fairfield Township School District. Access to the Fairfield Township School District technology resources is a privilege and not a right. Each student and parent will be required to follow the Information Security, Acceptable Use, and CIPA Policy. Transmission of any material that is in violation of any federal or state law is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to the following: confidential information, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, and computer viruses. Any attempt to alter data, the configuration of a computer, or the files of another user, without the consent of the individual, school administration, or technology administrator, will be considered an act of vandalism and subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the FTS Code of Conduct. Teachers have a right to manage and/or restrict student use of the netbook, software, and internet within the confines of their class. **Privacy and Safety** Do not go into chat rooms or send chain letters without permission. Do not open, use, or change computer files that do not belong to you. Do not reveal your full name, phone number, home address, social security number, credit card numbers, password or passwords to other people. Remember that storage on the netbook is school property and NOT private or confidential. If you inadvertently access a web site that contains obscene, pornographic or otherwise offensive material, notify a teacher, network administrator, or the principal immediately so that such sites can be blocked from further access. This is not merely a request; it is a responsibility. **Legal Propriety** Comply with trademark and copyright laws and all license agreements. Ignorance of the law is not immunity. If you are unsure, ask a teacher or parent. Plagiarism is a violation of the FTS Academic Policies and Procedures. Give credit to all sources used, whether quoted or summarized. This includes all forms of media on the Internet, such as graphics, movies, music, and text. Use or possession of hacking software is strictly prohibited and violators will face disciplinary action. Violation of applicable state or federal law will result in criminal prosecution or disciplinary action by the District. **E-mail** The state of Fairfield Township School email accounts are the only email approved for school use. Always use appropriate language. Do not transmit language/ material that is profane, obscene, abusive, or offensive to others. M ass or Bulk e-mails, chain letters, or spam are strictly prohibited. Students should maintain high integrity with regard to email content. No email use during class without permission. FTS e-mail is subject to inspection by the school. **Consequences:** **Loss of netbook privileges, loss of network access, or traditional disciplinary** **actions.** //The student in whose name a system account and/or computer hardware is issued will be responsible at all// //times for its appropriate use.// __**Prohibited technology resources activities include, but are not limited to, the**__ __**following:**__ **Violations** **:** Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane, threatening, pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit materials. Using email, games, and other technology resources during class or during other inappropriate time without permission. Downloading or transmitting multi-player game, music or video files using the school network. Vandalizing, damaging, or disabling technology property of the school. Accessing another individual’s materials, information, or files without permission. Using the network or internet for commercial, political campaign, or financial gain purposes. Releasing files, home address, personal phone numbers, passwords, or other vital accessing information to others. Promoting or soliciting for illegal activities. Attempting to repair, remove, or install hardware components reserved for authorized service technicians. Violating copyright or other protected material laws. Subscribing to mailing lists, mass e-mail messages, games, or other services that generate several messages that can slow the system and waste other users’ time and access. Intentionally wasting school resources. Bypassing or attempting to circumvent security protocols (firewalls, proxy servers, etc). Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading or distributing pornographic or sexually explicit materials. Installing, enabling, launching, or creating programs that interfere with the performance of the network, Internet, or hardware technology resources. Creating, uploading, or transmitting computer viruses. Attempting to defeat computer or network security. Attempting to download freeware, software, public domain software or other executable and/or installable software. Using tools or techniques to circumvent or bypass current security configurations (hacking). **Consequences May Include:** Suspension of netbook privileges. Suspension with possible long term suspension or recommended expulsion from school. Possible referral to law enforcement authorities. //Electronic mail, network usage, and all stored files shall not be considered confidential and may be// //monitored at any time by designated District staff to ensure appropriate use. The District cooperates fully with// //local, state or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to violations of computer crime laws// //; proper// //authorities will be given access to their content.//
 * Netbook Policy, Procedures and Information**
 * 1)  LCD 9” screen, 6 cell battery (8-9 hours usage), and weighs 2.2 pounds.
 * 2)  Windows 7, 1.6 GHz CPU, 2GB RAM, and 160GB Hard Drive.
 * 3)  VGA-out, 3 USB, two SD card readers, Ethernet, and 802.1 1 n Wi-Fi.
 * 1)  Window 7, site license, non-domain, and select printers available.

__**NOTE:**__ There will be no Remote Monitoring software installed on any Netbook. Any attempt by students or district personnel to use the built-in Web-Cam to remotely monitor student activities will be treated as a violation of privacy and prosecuted as a criminal offense. __**//PROTECTING & STORING YOUR NETBOOK COMPUTER//**__ **Netbook Identification.** Student netbooks will be labeled in the manner specified by the school. Students will not remove FTS Property stickers, Windows Product Key, or serial number sticker. If stickers have or appeared to be falling off, student should take netbook and sticker to the Tech Coordinator immediately. **Password Protection.** Students are expected to use and keep their logon password confidential to protect information stored on their netbooks. Disciplinary action may result due to actions of an unauthorized user. **Storing Your Netbook.** When students are not monitoring netbooks, they should be stored in their lockers with the lock securely fastened. Nothing should be placed on top of the netbook, when stored in the locker. Netbook are to be oplaced on the charging station at the end of each day. **Netbooks Left in Unsupervised Areas.** Under no circumstances should netbooks be left in unsupervised areas. Any computer left unsupervised is in danger of being stolen. Unsupervised netbooks will be confiscated by staff and taken to the Principal’s Office. Disciplinary action may be taken for leaving your netbook in an unsupervised location. **Intentional or Negligent Damage.** Students are expected to keep the netbook in good condition. Failure to do so will result in fines depending upon netbook condition. **School District Protection.** In cases of theft, vandalism and other criminal acts, a police report, or in the case of fire, a fire report SHOULD be filed by the student or parent for the protection coverage to take place. A copy of the police/fire report should be provided to the principal’s office. The $ $ charge is the responsibility of the student/parent and must be paid before the netbook can be replaced. Students or parents may wish to carry their own personal insurance to protect the netbook in cases of theft, loss, or accidental damage by fire. Please consult with your insurance agent for details about your personal coverage of the netbook computer. **Claims.** All insurance claims should be reported to the principal’s office. In instances of theft, loss, or fire, students or parents should file a police or fire report and bring a copy of the report to the principal’s office before a netbook can be repaired or replaced with School District Protection. Fraudulent reporting of theft, loss, or accidental damage by fire will be turned over to the police and insurance company for prosecution. A student making a false report will also be subject to disciplinary action. The District will work with the Cumberland Sheriff’s Department and the Bridgeton State Police Barracks to alert pawnshops and police departments in the area to be aware of this District owned equipment. __**//NETBOOK TECHNICAL SUPPORT.//**__ The Tech Coordinator coordinates the repair work for netbooks. Services provided include the following: Possible Distribution of loaner netbooks; Password identification; User account support; Operating system or software configuration support; Re-imaging hard drives; Updates and software installations; Coordination of warranty repair;

__**NETBOOK FAQ’S**__ **Can I use the netbook throughout my career at FTS?** Yes. The concept behind the netbook is it provides enough power to do general activities (web browsing and office applications) whose requirements haven’t changed in the last several years. The available software will be usable in all grade level course work. Of course, just as different courses require different textbooks, you may need additional software as you move through the curriculum. **What if I already have another model or brand of netbook computer?**  You will be required to use the school district issued netbook for school purposes. This is necessary to ensure that you have a computer that gives you network capability and the ability to run the software that you will need in your courses. For these reasons, other netbook computers will not be used on the Fairfield Township School District network at school. **Can I have my netbook computer this summer?**  No. All netbooks will be collected at the end of the school year for general maintenance, cleaning, and software installation purposes. Students will receive their netbooks again in the fall to ensure that everyone receives complete information about the computer, insurance coverage, software usage and Fairfield Township School District’s policy regarding the ethical use of computers. **What about insurance against theft or breakage through carelessness?** Your netbook computer is very portable and fairly valuable, making it an attractive target for thieves. Fairfield Township School District insurance covers the netbook. You will be responsible for paying a deductable charge of $250.00 for each theft or loss claim. The best insurance is to take care of your netbook. Do not leave your netbook in the building, classrooms, hallways, or in vehicles unattended. Always know where your netbook is. **Does FTS provide maintenance on my netbook?** Yes. The Tech Coordinator will coordinate maintenance for students. Students enrolled at FTS will be covered by a maintenance agreement provided by the manufacturer. **What will I do without a computer in my classes if my netbook unit is being repaired or while I am** **replacing it if it is lost or stolen?** Fairfield Township School is using Netbooks to supplement its curriculum meaning that it is quite feasible to participate in classes without one. FTS will also stock a limited number of netbook computers that can be loaned out on a first come, first-served basis. If you are in possession of a loaner, treat it as if it were your own computer. You will be responsible for any damage to the unit or for its loss. **If I purchase software in addition to the available software provided through FTS, will the Technical** **Tech Coordinator staff load it for me?** No. Only FTS-approved software will be loaded or downloaded onto the FTS netbooks. **Do I need a printer?** No. You need not own one since printers are located in and near classrooms, in the library, and at the Tech Coordinator area. **How do I connect to the Internet at home?** You may connect to the Internet using a cable Ethernet connection or wireless Ethernet connection. If you maintain a wireless home network, you should set the netbook to connect to your wireless connection. Please be aware there are many different types of service providers and networking hardware used at home, and that these differences may not allow easy hookups to the Internet in some cases. The FTS technical staff will try their best to help you get connected, but cannot guarantee a successful connection for every household. **What if I want to add options to my netbook later?** Only the Fairfield Township School District is authorized to add options and upgrades to your netbook computer. **What if I want to run another operating system on my netbook?** Only the operating system chosen by the Fairfield Township School District will be authorized to run on a student- issued netbook computer. **Will I be given a new battery if mine goes bad?** The netbook battery will be replaced by the manufacturer for defects. You will be responsible for charging your battery and proper battery maintenance. **What has the school done to help prevent students from going to inappropriate sites?** FTS has software which is designed to help monitor Internet usage and all websites that are accessed. This software blocks inappropriate sites and also logs a history of every site that each user accesses. If a site gets by the filter, FTS can immediately add it to the filter to be blocked. This software monitors and filters websites at the school and at home*. All students that attempt to find inappropriate sites will be redirected to the principal’s office for disciplinary actions. **Are student netbooks subject to school “snooping”; what if they bring their netbook in for repairs and** **“objectionable data” is detected?** Inappropriate material on netbooks should be reported to the classroom teacher, principal, or Tech Coordinator immediately upon identification. Students who have “objectionable data” on their netbooks, but have failed or chosen not to report it, will be referred to the principal’s office for disciplinary actions. **If the accessories to my netbook are lost or stolen, how much will it cost to replace them?** In the event that netbook accessories are stolen, you should report the lost items to the Tech Coordinator or Principals’ office. **//Children’s Internet Protection Act//** **//(CIPA)//** The Children’s Internet Protection Act was put in place to help control and limit access to unacceptable, vulgar, illegal, and offensive content in public places like schools and libraries. **Filtering** Fairfield Township School District runs filters on all Internet connections to help prevent access to pornographic, obscene, and any other content that may be harmful to minors. Fairfield Township School District staff will be present to supervise and make certain students are not going to any harmful content. The filtering content is updated on a constant basis to assure that recent harmful content is being blocked. **Access by minors to harmful content** Since filters are not perfect, staff are instructed to supervise the computers the students are using to assure no harmful content is accessed. In the case harmful content is accidentally accessed, students are to immediately report the incident to the staff member that is in the presence of the computer, and the staff member is to report the harmful content to the network administrator or technology coordinator so that the content can be manually blocked. If a minor purposefully tries accessing or gets access to harmful content, that minor’s privileges can be taken away for computer and Internet access. Other consequences will be determined by the administrator for the violation. The harmful content will then be manually blocked if the filter missed it. **Unauthorized access** Using tools and/or techniques to circumvent or bypass current security configurations ("hacking") will be considered a violation of this policy and will be subject to disciplinary procedures as outlined. Hacking tools are explicitly prohibited. Any unlawful activities are strictly prohibited and the offender will be prosecuted in accordance with state law. **Unauthorized disclosure** Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors is strictly prohibited. Staff should take all precautions necessary to insure students’ identification safety. **//Enforcement//** Violations of the policy will be handled consistent with Fairfield Township School District disciplinary procedures applicable to the relevant person or persons. Fairfield Township School District administrators may suspend, block or restrict access to network resources. Student violations may be subject to warnings, suspend, block or restrict access to network resources, detention, and suspension of school activities and/or suspended from school. Violations of state and federal laws will result in legal prosecution. Examples of these laws include but not limited to, Cyber Law's, Federal Communities Laws, Federal Wire Tap Laws, Homeland Security Act, National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, Digital Millennium Copyright Act. **//Resources//** Information supporting this policy is listed below. This policy was developed in conjunction with the information provided from these sources listed below and the Department of Defense guidelines. **//Netbook Acceptable Use Policy//** **STUDENT:** I understand and will abide by the Fairfield Township School District Netbook and Internet Acceptable Use Policy. I further understand that any violation of the regulations outlined is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action.  Student's Name (please print): Signature: Date: **PARENT/GUARDIAN:** //As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Internet Use Agreement. I understand// //that this access is designed for educational purposes. I recognize it is impossible for Fairfield Township School District to restrict// //access to all controversial materials and I will not hold them responsible for materials acquired on the network. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child's use is not in a school setting. I hereby give permission to issue an netbook for my child and certify that the information contained on this form is correct.// Parent or Guardian's Name (please print): Signature: Date: **BOTH STUDENT & PARENT/GUARDIAN:** In cases of theft, vandalism and other criminal acts, a police report, or in the case of fire, a fire report SHOULD be filed by the student or parent for the protection coverage to take place. A copy of the police/fire report should be provided to the principal’s office. The $250 additional charge is the responsibility of the student/parent and should be paid before the netbook can be replaced. A fee of $5 will be charged for lost or damaged flash drive. INTENTIONAL DAMAGE: Students/Parents are responsible for full payment of $600 for intentional damages to netbooks. Student Name(Please Print): Student Signature: Date: Parent Signature: Date: **//Student Pledge for Netbook Use://** Student Name (Please Print): Student Signature: Date:
 * State of South Dakota K-12 Data Center http://www.k12.sd.us/
 * Digital Dakota Network http://www.ddnnet.net/
 * Children's Internet Protection Act [|__http://www.ifea.net/cipa.html__]
 * Digital Millennium Copyright Act [|__http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/iclp/dmcal.htm__]
 * Homeland Security Act [|__http://www.whitehouse.gov/deptofhomeland/analysis/__]
 * Computer Fraud and Abuse Act [|__http://www.cpsr.org/cpsr/privacy/crime/fraud.act.txt__]
 * 1)  I will take good care of my netbook and know that I will be issued the same netbook each year.
 * 2) I will never leave the netbook unattended.
 * 3)  I will never loan out my netbook to other individuals.
 * 4) I will know where my netbook is at all times.
 * 5) I will charge my netbook's battery daily.
 * 6)  I will keep food and beverages away from my netbook since they may cause damage to the computer.
 * 7)  I will not disassemble any part of my netbook or attempt any repairs.
 * 8)  I will use my netbook computer in ways that are appropriate and educational.
 * 9)  I will not place decorations (such as stickers, markers, etc.) on the District netbook.
 * 10)  I understand that my netbook is subject to inspection at any time without notice.
 * 11)  I will follow the policies outlined in the Netbook Acceptable Uses Procedures and Policy.
 * 12)  I will file a police report in case of theft, vandalism, and other acts covered by insurance.
 * 13)  I will be responsible for all damage or loss caused by neglect or abuse.
 * 14)  I agree to pay for my netbook, power cords, and battery in the event any of these items are lost or stolen.
 * 15)  I agree to return the netbook and power cords in good working condition.