The Anchorage School District (ASD) promotes an open, cooperative exchange of ideas. ASD must also educate its students, faculty and staff about how computer abuse can interfere with the exchange of ideas that is integral to learning. System users are all responsible for the well being of the computing, network and information resources that are used.
The primary purpose of the district’s network is to support and enhance learning and teaching that prepares students for success. Major technology strands are embedded in the district’s six-year instructional plan, which is intrinsically linked to the school board goals and the goals of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). ASD believes that responsible use of its network will provide our students and staff with the access to information they need to expand their knowledge and use information resources.
In accordance with the mission of the Anchorage School District, students and staff must use the district’s network and communication resources in a responsible, ethical, respectful and legal manner. Users of the ASD network assume responsibility for understanding these procedures and guidelines. Use of the ASD network that conflicts with these guidelines may result in loss of access, as well as other disciplinary or legal action.
Users are expected to respect ASD property and be responsible for using the equipment appropriately. Users may be held responsible for any intentional damage or negligence while using computers and/or peripherals.
The purpose of this document is to provide schools and departments with a set of guidelines for using the district’s Internet and network services and to be in compliance with CIPA. Deviations from these guidelines must be approved in advance by the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
The Anchorage School District Internet Policy Committee was established in April 1998. Since then, the committee has had the responsibility to recommend procedures and guidelines for Internet use by students, staff, and community members in the district. Committee membership includes representation from principals, librarians, secondary technology coordinators, and staff from the Communications, Information Technology, and Educational Technology departments.
All ASD staff must sign a Staff and Community Internet and Electronic Communication Agreement form before they are assigned an e-mail account or are allowed access to the Internet through the district network. A signed agreement will remain on file and in force from year to year without requiring renewal. It is the staff’s responsibility to check periodically for changes in the agreement, which is posted on the Chief Information Officer’s Web site.
A student must have on file a signed Student Internet and Electronic Communication Agreement form before being allowed access to the Internet through the district network. The agreement will remain in effect while the student is enrolled in the Anchorage School District and abides by the terms and conditions of the agreement.
NOTE: All forms referenced within this document can be found in the Forms and Publications Library on the district’s internal Web site, the District Connection, at http://home.asdk12.org.
