Student Use of the Internet
(Acceptable Use
Agreement)
In order to provide for the appropriate use of the
Internet in keeping with Board of Education policy, the following “Acceptable
Use Agreement” has been developed. (A
copy of this agreement will be distributed to students and parents/guardians
for signature before a student is issued an Internet account.)
Terms and conditions
All computers having Internet access must be used in a
responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner. Failure to adhere to this Agreement will
result in revocation of access privileges.
1. Acceptable
Use: The use of your Internet
account must be consistent with the educational objectives of the Vilas School
District.
Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is
prohibited. This includes, but is not
limited to:
a. copyrighted material
b. threatening or obscene material
c. material protected by trade secret
2. Privilege: The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a
right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those
privileges. The system administrator(s)
will deem what is inappropriate use and that decision is final. The system administrator(s) may close an
account at any time, as required. The
administration, faculty and staff may request the system administrator to deny,
revoke, or suspend specific user accounts.
3. No
Warranty: The Vilas School District
makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service
it is providing. The Vilas School District
will not be responsible for any damages you suffer in using the Internet. This includes loss of data resulting from
delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet
is at your own risk. The Vilas School
District specifically denies any responsibility
for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through this service.
4. Security: Security on any computer system is a high
priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a security
problem on the Internet, you must notify a system administrator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other
users. Do not use another individual’s
account without written permission from that individual. Attempts to log on to the Internet as a
system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk, or as
having a history of problems with other computer systems, may be denied access
to the Internet.
5. Vandalism: Vandalism will result in cancellation of
privileges. Vandalism is defined as any
malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet, or any
agencies or other networks that are connected to the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the
uploading or creation of computer viruses.
I understand and will abide by the above Agreement. I further understand that a violation of the
regulations above is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access
privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal
action may be taken.
Your signature on the Acceptable Use Agreement is
legally binding and indicates that the party (parties) who signed has (have)
read the terms and conditions carefully and understand(s) their significance.
Signature___________________________________
Date_________________
Parent/Guardian
If the user is under 18 years of age, a parent or
guardian also must sign this Agreement.
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 and that the Vilas
School District has taken
precautions to eliminate controversial material. I also recognize, however, that it is
impossible for the Vilas
School District
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 true and correct.
Parent/Guardian:
_____________________________________________________
(please
print)
Parent/Guardian signature: _____________________________________________
Date: ________________