" Information Network" includes, but is not limited to, the Internet, the Intranet, transfers of data within and between wide area networks (WAN) and local area networks (LAN), E-mail, browsers, file transfers (FTP), data storage, graphics, and non-print files. The term also includes the hardware, software, cabling, and related equipment needed for the operation of such information networks.

Student Use:

Student users of information shall not:

1. access, upload, download, or distribute obscene, abusive, or threatening material.
2. violate any local, state, or federal statute in their use of information networks.
3. vandalize, damage, or disable the property of another person or organization in their use of information networks.
4. access another person's materials, information, or files without the direct permission of that person.
5. abuse the privilege of information network access for unauthorized use and/or financial gain of the user.

Use of information networks by students in school is a privilege, not a right.

1. Students shall lose the privilege of access to information networks if School Board policy and/or building-specific rules, regulations, and guidelines are violated.
2. Student materials published via information networks shall be identified only by school name, grade, or class. Student names and/or student pictures shall not be used.
3. The intentional use of information networks and the accessing of data (print or non-print) which are not authorized by the student's instructor or other appropriate staff supervisor is a violation of this policy.