Because technology is a vital part of the Chariton Community School District curriculum, use of the internet will be made available to employees and students. Appropriate and equitable use of the internet will allow students and employees to access resources unavailable through traditional means.
Students will be able to access the internet under the supervision of district employees. Individual student accounts and electronic mail addresses (will not/may) be issued to students. If a student already has an electronic mail address, the student (will not/may, with the permission of the supervising teacher,) be permitted to use the address to send and receive mail at school.
The internet can provide a vast collection of educational resources for students and employees. It is a global network which makes it impossible to control all available information. For this reason a data filtering system will be implemented which will control student access to inappropriate data sources. Because information appears, disappears, and changes constantly, it is not possible to predict or control what students may locate. The Chariton Community School District makes no guarantees as to the accuracy of information received on the internet. Although students will be supervised by appropriate school personnel while using the internet, it is not possible to constantly monitor individual students and what data sources they are accessing. Some students might encounter information that may not be of educational value. Student internet records and access records are confidential and are treated like other student records.
The school district will monitor the online activities of students and will educate students about appropriate online behavior, including interacting on social networking sites and chat rooms. Students will also be educated on cyberbullying, including awareness and response. Employees will provide age appropriate training for students who use the Internet. The training provided will be designed to promote the school district’s commitment to:
- The standards and acceptable use of Internet services as set forth in the Internet Safety Policy;
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Student safety with regard to:
- safety on the Internet;
- appropriate behavior while online, on social networking Web sites, and
- in chat rooms; and
- cyberbullying awareness and response.
- Compliance with the E-rate requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act
Employees and students will be instructed on the appropriate use of the Internet. Parents will be required to sign a permission form to allow their students to access the Internet. Students will sign a form acknowledging they have read and understand the Internet Acceptable Use policy and regulations, that they will comply with the policy and regulations, and that they understand the consequences for violation of the policy or regulations
In compliance with federal law, this policy will be maintained at least five years beyond the termination of funding under the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) or E-rate.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.8 (2003).
Cross Reference: 502 Student Rights and Responsibilities
506 Student Records
605.5 Media Centers
Approved Jan. 14, 2009
Reviewed November 20, 2023
Revised November 20, 202