Sabinal ISD
Acceptable Use Policy
Network Access Rights
and Obligations
Purpose:
To establish
guidelines for District owned hardware and software, computer network access
and usage, Internet and email usage, telephony, and security and privacy for users
of the District Network.
Objectives:
·
Ensure the protection of proprietary, personal,
privileged, or otherwise sensitive data and resources that may be processed in
any manner by the District, or any agent for the District.
·
Provide uninterrupted network resources to
users.
·
Ensure proper usage of networked information,
programs and facilities offered by the District networks.
·
Maintain security of and access to networked
data and resources on an authorized basis.
·
Secure email from unauthorized access.
·
Protect the confidentiality and integrity of
files and programs from unauthorized users.
·
Inform users there is no expectation of privacy
in their District-owned hardware, software, or computer network access and
usage.
·
Provide Internet and email access to the users
of the District Network.
Scope:
This
Acceptable Use Policy applies to all individuals who have been provided access
rights to the District Network, District provided email, and/or Internet via
District issued User ID’s.
Use and Prohibitions:
A. Network Resources
District employees, vendors/business
partners, local governments, and other governmental agencies may be authorized
to access District network resources to perform business functions with or on
behalf of the District. Users must be acting within the scope of their
employment or contractual relationship with the District and must agree to
abide by the terms of this agreement as evidenced by his/her signature. It is
recognized that there may be incidental personal use of District Network Resources.
This practice is not encouraged and employees should be aware that all usage
may be monitored and that there is no right to privacy. Various transactions
resulting from network usage are the property of the District and are thus
subject to open records laws.
Prohibitions
·
Sending or sharing with unauthorized persons any
information that is confidential by law, rule or regulation.
·
Installing software that has not been authorized
by the Technology Department of Sabinal ISD.
·
Attaching processing devices that have not been
authorized by the Technology Department of Sabinal ISD.
·
Using network resources to play or download
games, music or videos that are not in support of the District’s mission.
·
Leaving workstation unattended without engaging
password protection for the keyboard or workstation.
·
Utilizing unauthorized peer-to-peer networking
or peer-to-peer file sharing.
·
Using network resources in support of unlawful
activities as defined by federal, state, and local law.
·
Utilizing network resources for activities that
violate conduct policies established by the District.
B.
Email
Email functions are provided to
expedite and improve communications among network users. All District business
that is conducted via email will be conducted with the District email system
currently in place.
Prohibitions
·
Sending unsolicited junk email or chain letters
(e.g. “spam”) to any users of the network.
·
Sending any material that contains viruses,
Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancel bots, or any other harmful programs.
·
Sending copyrighted materials via email that is
either not within the fair use guidelines or without prior permission from the
author or publisher.
·
Sending or receiving communications that violate
conduct policies established by the District.
·
Sending confidential material to any
unauthorized recipient or sending confidential e-mail without the proper
security standards (including encryption if necessary) being met.
District records are open to public
inspection unless they are protected by State or Federal law, rule, or
regulation. Because a court could interpret District records to include draft
letters, working drafts of reports, and what are
intended to be casual comments, be aware that anything sent as electronic mail
could be made available to the public.
C. Internet Access
Internet access is provided to network
users to assist them in performing the duties and responsibilities associated
with their positions.
Prohibitions
·
Using Instant Messaging or Internet Relay Chat (IRC).
·
Using the Internet for broadcast audio for
non-business use.
·
Utilizing unauthorized peer-to-peer networking
or peer-to-peer file sharing.
·
Using the Internet when it violates any federal,
state or local law.
Statement of Consequences:
Noncompliance
with this policy may constitute a legal risk to the District, an organizational
risk to the District in terms of potential harm to employee or student
security, and/or a potential personal liability. The presence of unauthorized
data in the District network could lead to liability on the part of the
District as well as the individuals responsible for obtaining it.
Statement of Enforcement:
Noncompliance
with this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including
termination of employment.
Sabinal ISD
Acceptable Use Policy
Network Access Rights
and Obligations
User Agreement
Acknowledgement
As a user of
Sabinal ISD data and resources, I agree to abide by
the Acceptable Use Network Access Rights and Obligations Policy and the
following promises and guidelines as they relate to the policy established:
1.
I will protect District confidential data,
facilities and systems against unauthorized disclosure and/or use.
2.
I will maintain all computer access codes in the
strictest confidence; immediately change them if I suspect their secrecy has
been compromised, and will report activity that is contrary to the provisions
of this agreement to the Technology Department.
3.
I will be accountable for all transactions
performed using my computer access codes.
4.
I will not disclose any confidential information
other than to persons authorized to access such information.
Privacy Expectations
Sabinal ISD actively monitors network services and resources,
including, but not limited to, real time monitoring. Users should have no
expectation of privacy. These communications are considered to be District
property and may be examined by management for any reason including, but not
limited to, security and/or employee conduct.
I
acknowledge that I must adhere to this policy as a condition for receiving
access to Sabinal ISD data and resources.
I understand
the willful violation or disregard of any of these guidelines, statute or
policies may result in my loss of access and disciplinary action, up to and
including termination of my employment, termination of my business relationship
with Sabinal ISD, and any other appropriate legal
action, including possible prosecution.
I have read
and agree to comply with the policy set forth herein.
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Type or
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Signature Date