Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) What does it actually say? Why is it necessary?

Acceptable Use Policy “AUP” Signed by you and your parent District-wide policy

… responsibility for appropriate use With the use of electronic networks, including both the Internet and the Intranet, the Humble Independent School District is expanding learning access for students, staff, parents and the entire Humble ISD community. With this opportunity comes the responsibility for appropriate use.

…responsible, ethical and legal manner Humble ISD users are expected to act in a responsible, ethical and legal manner, in accordance with the missions and purposes of the networks they use on the Internet and with the laws of Texas and the United States.

…authorized individuals only School computer systems are for use by authorized individuals only. Any unauthorized access to these systems is prohibited and is subject to criminal and civil penalties.

Transmitting material in violation... is prohibited illegal activity violating software copyright degrading or disrupting equipment or system performance vandalizing the data of another user wastefully using finite resources gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities invading the privacy of individuals using an account owned by another user without authorization intentionally transmitting viruses installing software onto computers

... use moral and ethical guidelines... regarding network use. Students are expected to use moral and ethical guidelines in making appropriate decisions regarding network use. Use of the district network is not a right, but a privilege, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of that privilege. School and district administrators will decide what is inappropriate use on the network and their decision is final. Violations will be dealt with in accordance with the Humble ISD Student Code of Conduct policy.

… a security risk will be denied access... Security is a high priority due to the number of users. Identified security problems should be reported to a system administrator or appropriate teacher immediately and not shared with other users. Attempts to log on as another user may result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk will be denied access to the system.

Vandalism will result in cancellation of user privileges Vandalism is defined as any deliberate attempt to harm or destroy data or property of another user, the Internet/Intranet, or other networks. This includes the creation of or the uploading of computer viruses to the Internet/Intranet or host site. Vandalism will result in cancellation of user privileges.

installation of any program … must be approved... Use of computer software is governed by copyright laws and network configurations. Care must be taken to avoid copyright violations and disruptions of the network related to incompatible or corrupted software; therefore, installation of any program or application onto any computer with access to the Humble ISD electronic network must be approved by the Superintendent or his designees.

Definitions of Computer Violations Inappropriate Use of the Computer Instant Messaging MP3 Files Downloading Sharing Log-in (Username and/or Password) Games/Web sites not Curriculum Related

Inappropriate Use of the Computer Definition Includes any file sharing program and/or viewing any site containing pornography, extreme violence, drugs, or weapons Justification Inappropriate use of the network, non- academic, allows students to share files, network security (allows outside access to our network files)

Instant Messaging Definition The use of any Internet- based chat program Justification Non-academic, network security, student safety, district/campus liability

MP3 Files Definition Downloading, saving, or listening to MP3 files, unless instructed to do so Justification Copyright violation, takes up campus server space

Downloading Definition Saving or installing an executable program to the computer Justification Takes up campus server space, network security, non- academic, district/campus liability

Sharing Log-in (Username and/or Password) Definition Giving another student access to your computer account Justification Student accountability, accessing of other student folders can lead to cheating and destruction of student files

Games/Web sites not Curriculum Related Definition Viewing any site or playing a game that you were not instructed to Justification Non-academic, misuse of system resources

Definition The use of any Internet- based mail program unless instructed and supervised by a teacher Justification Non-academic, network security, district/campus liability, student safety