New Brunswick Public Schools
Acceptable Use Agreement
The New Brunswick
Public Schools are pleased to offer access to the district computers, networks
e-mail and to the Internet. There are
specific rules that ALL users must follow.
Users agree to the following:
1. The computers,
networks, and Internet connectivity are provided for the educational use of
students, staff, faculty and other authorized users. Work of a commercial nature is not permitted. Supplies and equipment are to be used only
for academic purposes.
2. The use of
the computers, networks, and Internet connectivity is a privilege that will be
revoked for inappropriate use. The
system administrator has the authority to enforce this agreement.
3. Your
computer account and password should be protected as you would protect your
locker and combination. Therefore, you
should not consider anything that you say or store as private. The system administrators may spot check to
insure adherence to these rules.
4. If you
notice any security problem on the Internet or on our network, it must be
reported to the system administrator immediately. Do not demonstrate the problem for anyone
else. Any user identified as a security
risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied
access.
5. Vandalism will not be tolerated. Vandalism is defined as any malicious
attempt
to harm or destroy data or the physical hardware. Violators will be subject to the board
discipline code.
6. Network etiquette is expected. Students should:
a) Be
polite. Do not be abusive in your
messages to others.
b) Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities or any other
inappropriate language. Illegal
activities are strictly forbidden.
c) Do not reveal the address, phone number, or
other personal information of yourself, other students, or colleagues.
d) Note that electronic mail (e-mail) and the
World Wide Web are not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access
to all e-mail. Messages relating to or
in support of illegal activities will be reported to the authorities.
e) Do not use the network in such a way that
you would disrupt the use of the network
by other users.
f) All communications and information
accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property and will be
subject to copyright laws.
7. The viewing,
downloading, and distribution of pornographic and/or obscene materials is
prohibited.
8. The
unlicensed copying and distribution of copyrighted software is prohibited. The installation of unauthorized software is
prohibited.
9.
New Brunswick
Public Schools makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied,
for the service it is providing. New Brunswick Public Schools will not be
responsible for any damages you suffer.
This includes loss of data
resulting from delays, nondeliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions
caused by its own negligence or your errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the
Internet is at your own risk. New Brunswick Public Schools specifically denies
any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through
its services.
10.
Permission is
granted for the New Brunswick
Public School
District to post photographs, images, works of
art or other material created by students or staff on the district website
without specific written authorization.
Form
Printed 3/10/99
Acceptable Use Agreement
STUDENT
I understand and will
abide by the above Acceptable Use Agreement.
I further understand that any violation of the regulations above is
unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access
privileges will be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken, and/or
appropriate legal action.
School and
Class:_______________________________________
User’s Name (please
print):__________________________________________
User’s Signature:
__________________________Date:___________________
PARENT OR GUARDIAN (If student is under 18)
As the parent or
guardian of this student, I have read the Acceptable Use Agreement. I
understand that this access is designed for educational purposes. New Brunswick
Public Schools has taken precautions to limit controversial material. However, I also recognize it is impossible
for New Brunswick Public Schools 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 account for my child and certify that the
information contained on this form is correct.
Parent or Guardian's
Name (please print):______________________________
Signature:
_____________________________Date:_____________________
TEACHER OR STAFF
MEMBER
I understand and will
abide by the above Acceptable Use Agreement.
I further understand that any violation of the regulations above is
unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access
privileges will be revoked, disciplinary action may be taken, and/or
appropriate legal action.
School and Room# /
Department:_______________________________________
User’s Name (please
print):__________________________________________
Note: Your name as it
is printed will be used as your e-mail account name
User’s Signature:
__________________________Date:___________________
Form
Printed 3/10/99