EMPLOYEE
AGREEMENT FOR ACCEPTABLE USE
OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM
You
are being given access to Galena Park ISD’s Network and the Internet. GPISD’s goal in
providing this service is to promote educational excellence by facilitating and
providing communications for resource sharing, collaborative work, databases,
software, and access to other information sources such as libraries and
museums. Access to Internet resources
also brings the possibility of encountering material that may not be considered
to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. The District has taken precautions to
restrict access to controversial materials; however, on a global network it is
impossible to control all materials.
Although an industrious user may discover controversial information, the
valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far
outweigh the possibility that users may discover material that is not
consistent with District educational goals.
The
successful operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the users
who must adhere to strict guidelines.
The following rules of acceptable use are provided so that users are
aware of the ethical and legal responsibilities associated with the use of
network resources.
Rules of Acceptable Use:
A.
General Use:
·
Access to the District’s
electronic communication system is a privilege, not a right. Noncompliance with applicable regulations may
result in suspension or termination of privileges and other consequences listed
below.
·
System users shall keep
their passwords confidential.
·
Teachers may not allow
students to have access to any restricted, password-protected program, such as
the attendance program or the electronic grade book.
·
System users may not use
another person’s system account or email account.
·
System users are
prohibited from changing any computer settings or configurations. The campus
TIS is responsible for making any changes to campus computer
configurations.
·
System users may not
install any software, including but not limited to commercial software,
shareware, freeware, original software and/or utilities onto school computers
or networks without specific authorization from the Technology Department. All
software installed on district computers must be licensed.
·
The District has the right
to determine who will be given access to the GPISD electronic communication
system.
B. Internet/Electronic Communications Use:
·
Access to the Internet
shall be made available to employees primarily for instructional and
administrative purposes and in accordance with administrative regulations. Limited personal use is permitted,
but such use may not have a detrimental impact on the system.
·
GPISD electronic
communications are not private. Network
administrators may review electronic communications and logs of Internet sites
visited to verify appropriate use.
·
Using the system for
commercial activities or political lobbying is prohibited.
·
Using the network in such
a way that would disrupt the use of the network by other users (such as chain
letters or accessing real audio for extended periods of time) is prohibited.
C.
Computer Ethics:
·
System users must abide by
copyright laws.
·
System users are not
allowed to copy or transmit copyrighted material, threatening or obscene
material, or pornography.
·
Any malicious attempt to harm, modify, or
destroy District equipment or materials, another user’s data, or any other
networks that are connected to the Internet is prohibited as a violation of
District Policy.
D.
Consequences
·
Violation of any of the
policies described above may result in disciplinary actions which could
include:
E.
Disclaimer of Liability
· The
District shall not be liable for users’ inappropriate use of electronic
communications resources or violations of copyright restrictions, users’
mistakes or negligence, or costs incurred by users. The District shall not be responsible for
ensuring the accuracy or usability of any information found on the Internet.
I understand and will abide by the Galena
Park ISD Acceptable Use Policy for the Electronic Communications System. I further understand noncompliance with
applicable rules and regulations may result in suspension or termination of
privileges and other disciplinary actions consistent with District
policies. Violations of law may result
in criminal prosecution as well as disciplinary action by the District.
Name:
____________________________________________________________________________________
(Please Print)
Signature:
___________________________________________________ Date:
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Campus / Location:
________________________________________________________________________
Position:
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Release Form for Display of
Employee Photograph on the Internet
The
purpose of displaying employee photographs on the District Web site or campus
Web site is to inform others of GPISD professional staffing, learning
activities, and programs. Please
indicate your preference by checking the appropriate space below. (Employee names and E-mail address are
considered directory information and are available to the public.)
______
I give my permission for my photograph to be published on a campus or District
Web page.
______
I do not give my permission for my photograph to be published on a campus or
District Web
page.
Signature:
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