7540 - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORKS

School City of Hammond

Administrative Guidelines

7540 - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORKS

The Superintendent is responsible for managing the Corporation’s technology system and making arrangements for any networks that may be used to enhance the educational program and/or operations of the Corporation.

S/He also is responsible for implementing the guidelines established for program development (AG 2210A through AG 2252), the selection of materials and equipment (AG 2520A), and verifying that the Corporation’s purchasing guidelines (AG 6320A) are followed. In addition, the Superintendent shall verify that each staff member and student who will have access to Corporation technology and any networks completes the appropriate agreement Form 7540.03 F1 (students) or Form 7540.04 F1 (staff).

All tentative agreements with networks or technology agencies are to be submitted to the Superintendent for review and approval.

Staff members and/or students are to be provided the following information concerning the use of the Internet:

	A.	Use of the Internet must be related to one or more courses of study and is not to be used by staff or students for discriminatory or unlawful purposes.

	B.	The dissemination of director information of a student across the Internet shall not be allowed if the parent opts out of allowing the dissemination of such information.

	C.	Staff members need to have back-up plans or contingency procedures in place for times when the Internet may not be accessible.


	D.	The Student and Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Agreements, Form 7540.03 F1 and Form 7540.04 F1, that students and staff members must sign prohibit the use of the Internet for illegal, unethical, or harassing purposes or to obtain information that could be considered obscene, pornographic, or unsuitable for children. If a question of interpretation arises concerning the definition of these terms, the building principal has the authority to determine whether the website is appropriate or the use is permissible. Prior to accessing or allowing access to information that the staff member is unsure about, s/he should consult with the Director of Technology.

	E.	It is essential that the Student and Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Agreements, Form 7540.03 F1 and Form 7540.04 F1, address the issue of the proprietary rights related to website design concerning websites and/or pages and/or created during work time as part of an employee's job responsibilities (staff) or as class assignment (students)

This information can be provided through written guidelines, professional development seminars, faculty and student meetings, and introductory remarks at the beginning of a course in which the Internet may be used.