1. Acceptable Use Policy

2. Technology, including electronic communication, should be used for appropriate educational purposes only and should be consistent with the educational objectives of Nederland ISD.

3. Nothing saved to school computers, saved to network folders, or on school gmail is private.
The District will review files and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly.

4. Students are responsible at all times for their use of the electronic communication system and will assume personal responsibility to behave ethically and responsibly

5. Students may either use the Nederland ISD filtered wireless network or their cellular network during the school day on personal electronic devices, but all AUP guidelines are applicable regardless of connection.

6. The waste or abuse of school resources through unauthorized system use such as playing online games, downloading music or videos, watching video broadcasts, or executing files not specifically related to classroom assignments is prohibited

7. Altering computers, TVs, networks or printers in any way is prohibited
Altering computers, TVs, networks or printers in any way is prohibited. All settings should remain exactly as they are. This means: do not change backgrounds, colors, fonts, etc. on any school device.

8. Tampering with or removing equipment from the site without written permission from a teacher or administrator is prohibited

9. Personal NISD network account information should not be conveyed to other students. No attempts should ever be made to use anyone else’s accounts or files.

10. Do not disable or attempt to disable or bypass any security system or content filtering device on the network, including the use of proxies to visit blocked websites. You may not download any content from the internet without permission.

11. If a student finds an inappropriate site or image, he or she must immediately minimize the program and contact the instructor

12. Using any device that permits recording the voice or image of another in any way that either disrupts the educational environment, invades the privacy of others, or is made without the prior consent of the individuals being recorded is prohibited

13. Using any device for personal phone calls, for text/instant messaging, or for accessing or posting to social media sites without administrative permission is prohibited during the school day.