REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 18 File: IJNDB-R
STUDENT COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE RULES
These rules accompany Board policy IJNDB (Student Computer and Internet Use). Each student is
responsible for his/her actions and activities involving School Unit computers, networks and Internet
services, and for his/her computer files, passwords and accounts. These rules provide general guidance
concerning the use of the School Unit’s computers and examples of prohibited uses. The rules do not
attempt to describe every possible prohibited activity by students. Students, parents and school staff
who have questions about whether a particular activity is prohibited are encouraged to contact a building administrator or the Technology Coordinator.
Students are not permitted to utilize privately-owned computers at school.
A. Consequences for Violation of Computer Use Policy and Rules
Student use of computers, school networks and Internet services is a privilege, not a right.
Compliance with the School Unit’s policies and rules concerning computer use is mandatory.
Students who violate these policies and rules will be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action
and may have their computer privileges limited, suspended or revoked.
The building principal shall have the final authority to decide whether a student’s
privileges will be limited, suspended or revoked based upon the circumstances of the particular
case, the student’s prior disciplinary record and any other pertinent factors.
B. Acceptable Use
The School Unit’s computers, networks and Internet services are provided for educational
purposes and research consistent with the School Unit’s educational mission, curriculum and
instructional goals.
All Board policies, school rules and expectations concerning student conduct and
communications apply when students are using computers.
Students are also expected to comply with all specific instructions from teachers and other school
staff or volunteers when using the computers on school grounds.
C. Prohibited Uses
Examples of unacceptable uses of computers on school grounds that are expressly prohibited
include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Accessing Inappropriate Materials - Accessing, submitting, posting, publishing,
forwarding, downloading, scanning or displaying defamatory, abusive, obscene, vulgar,
sexually explicit, sexually suggestive, threatening, discriminatory, harassing and/or
illegal materials.
2. Illegal Activities - Using computers, networks and Internet services for any illegal
activity or in violation of any Board policy or school rules. The School Unit assumes no
responsibility for illegal activities of students while using computers on school grounds.
3. Violating Copyrights – Copying, downloading or sharing any type of copyrighted
materials (including music or films) without the owner’s permission (see Board
policy/procedure EGAD – Copyright Compliance). The School Unit assumes no
responsibility for copyright violations by students.
4. Copying Software - Copying or downloading software without the express
authorization of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Unauthorized copying of
software is illegal and may subject the copier to substantial civil and criminal penalties.
The School Unit assumes no responsibility for illegal software copying by students.
5. Plagiarism - Representing as one’s own work any materials obtained on the Internet
(such as term papers, articles, music, etc). When Internet sources are used in student
work, the author, publisher and web site must be identified.
6. Non-School-Related Uses - Using the School Unit’s computers, networks and Internet
services for non-school-related purposes such as private financial gain; commercial,
advertising or solicitation purposes; or any other personal use not connected with the
educational program or assignments.
7. Misuse of Passwords/Unauthorized Access - Sharing passwords, using other users’
passwords, and accessing or using other users’ accounts.
8. Malicious Use/Vandalism - Any malicious use, disruption or harm to the School Unit’s
computers, networks and Internet services, including but not limited to hacking activities
and creation/uploading of computer viruses.
9. Unauthorized Access to Blogs/Social Networking Sites, Etc. - Accessing blogs, social
networking sites, etc. without specific authorization from the supervising teacher.
D. No Expectation of Privacy
RSU No. 18 computers remain under the control, custody and supervision of
the School Unit at all times. Students have no expectation of privacy in their use of school
computers, including e-mail, stored files and Internet access logs.
E. Compensation for Losses, Costs and/or Damages
The student and his/her parents are responsible for compensating the School Unit for any losses,
costs or damages incurred by the School Unit for violations of Board policies and school rules
while the student is using School Unit computers, including the cost of investigating such
violations. The School Unit assumes no responsibility for any unauthorized charges or costs
incurred by a student while using School Unit computers.
F. Student Security
A student is not allowed to reveal his/her full name, address, telephone number, social
security number or other personal information on the Internet. Students should never agree to
meet people they have contacted through the Internet without parental permission. Students
should inform their teacher if they access information or messages that are dangerous,
inappropriate or make them uncomfortable in any way.
G. System Security
The security of the School Unit’s computers, networks and Internet services is a high priority.
Any student who identifies a security problem must notify his/her teacher immediately. The
student shall not demonstrate the problem to others or access unauthorized material. Any user
who attempts to breach system security, causes a breach of system security or fails to report a
system security problem shall be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action in addition to having
his/her computer privileges limited, suspended or revoked.
H. Additional Rules for Laptops Issued to Students
1. Laptops are loaned to students as an educational tool and are only authorized for educational
purposes.
2. Before a laptop is issued to a student, the student and his/her parent must sign the school’s
acknowledgment form. Parents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting before a
laptop will be issued to their child.
3. Students are responsible for the proper care of laptops at all times, whether on or off school
property, including costs associated with repairing or replacing the laptop. Regional School
Unit No. 18 offers an insurance program for parents to cover replacement costs and/or repair
costs for damages not covered by the laptop warranty. Parents who choose not to purchase
insurance should be aware that they are responsible for any costs associated with loss,
theft or damage to a laptop issued to their child.
4. If a laptop is lost or stolen, this must be reported to a school administrator immediately. If a
laptop is stolen, a report should also be made to the local police immediately.
5. The Board’s policy and rules concerning computer and Internet use apply to use of laptops at
any time or place, on or off school property. Students are responsible for obeying any
additional rules concerning care of laptops issued by school staff.
6. Violation of policies or rules governing the use of computers, or any careless use of a laptop
may result in a student’s laptop being confiscated and/or a student only being allowed to use
the laptop under the direct supervision of school staff. The student will also be subject to
disciplinary action for any violations of Board policies or school rules.
7. Laptops must be returned in acceptable working order at the end of the school year or
whenever requested by school staff.
8. In addition to the foregoing rules, the following rules apply to parents when laptops are
brought home from school:
a. Parents will be informed of their child’s login password. Parents are responsible for
supervising their child’s use of the laptop and Internet access when in use at home.
b. Parents will receive a specific user ID and password for the sole purpose of accessing
resources available through the MLTI parent link. No other personal use of the
laptop by parents is permitted.
Cross Reference: IJNDB – Student Computer and Internet Use
Date of Adoption: August 5, 2009
Policies/RSU No. 18 Policies/I – Instruction/IJNDB-R – Student Computer and Internet Use Rules
STUDENT USE OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND
OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES File: JFCK-R
SCHOOL RULES
1. Students are prohibited from using privately-owned electronic devices, including but not limited
to, cellular telephones, Blackberries, PDA’s, handheld computers, MP3 players and electronic
games during classes.
2. a. During classes all such devices must be silenced and/or turned off.
b. The only exception to this rule is when a teacher specifically authorizes students
to use such a personal electronic device for a specific purpose (such as entering an
assignment in a PDA).
c. If this rule is violated, the teacher has the right to confiscate the device for the
remainder of the school day, and discipline may be imposed as provided below.
3. Students may use electronic devices between class periods and during lunch periods. Cellular
telephones must be kept on “vibrate” mode to avoid disrupting others.
4. The use of cameras, including camera phones, is strictly prohibited in locker rooms, changing
areas, restrooms, playgrounds, and buses. Pictures and/or videos may be taken for school
purposes, such as class pictures, athletics, or yearbooks. In other instances, students are required
to obtain permission before photographing any individual.
5 Any use of cellular telephones and other electronic devices that violates any Board policy,
administrative procedure or school rule is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to,
violations of the student code of conduct, harassment and cheating. Such devices may be subject
to search if there is reasonable suspicion that a student is violating Board policies, procedures or
school rules, or engaging in other misconduct.
6. Students violating these rules will be subject to discipline, which may include:
a. exclusion of the device from school for an extended period;
b. sanctions ranging from detention to expulsion from school, depending upon the
nature of the offense and the student’s disciplinary record.
Date of Adoption: April 16, 2009
Date of Revision: August 5, 2009
Policies/RSU No. 18 Policies/J – Students/JFCK-R – Cellular Telephone School Rules
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