Los Angeles Unified School District
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for District
Computer Systems
Information for Employees
This Acceptable Use Policy was
adopted by the Board on April 25, 2006
The
District’s Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) is to prevent unauthorized access and
other unlawful activities by users online, prevent unauthorized disclosure of
or access to sensitive information, and to comply with the Children’s Internet
Protection Act (“CIPA”). As used in this policy, “user” includes anyone using
the computers, Internet, email, chat rooms and other forms of direct electronic
communications or equipment provided by the District (the “network.”). Only current students or employees are authorized to use the
network.
The
District will use technology protection measures to block or filter, to the
extent practicable, access of visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic, and harmful to minors over the network. The District reserves the right to monitor
users' online activities and to access, review, copy, and store or delete any
electronic communication or files and disclose them to others as it deems
necessary. Users should have no expectation of privacy regarding their use of
District property, network and/or Internet access or files, including email.
Acceptable Uses of the LAUSD
Computer Network or the Internet
Employees
and other users are required to follow this policy. Employees are required to
confirm their consent to this policy when they activate their account or change
passwords. Even without this confirmation, all users must follow this policy
and report any misuse of the network or Internet to a supervisor or other
appropriate District personnel. Access is provided primarily for education and
District business. Staff may use the Internet, for incidental personal use
during duty-free time. By using the network, users have
agreed to this policy. If a user is
uncertain about whether a particular use is acceptable or appropriate, he or
she should consult a supervisor or other appropriate District personnel.
Unacceptable Uses of the
Computer Network or Internet
These
are examples of inappropriate activity on the District web site, but the
District reserves the right to take immediate action regarding activities (1)
that create security and/or safety issues for the District, students,
employees, schools, network or computer resources, or (2) that expend District
resources on content the District in its sole discretion determines lacks
legitimate educational content/purpose, or (3) other activities as determined
by District as inappropriate.
• Violating
any state or federal law or municipal ordinance, such as: Accessing or
transmitting pornography of any kind, obscene depictions, harmful materials,
materials that encourage others to violate the law, confidential information or
copyrighted materials;
•
Criminal
activities that can be punished under law;
•
Selling
or purchasing illegal items or substances;
• Obtaining
and/or using anonymous email sites; spamming; spreading viruses;
• Causing
harm to others or damage to their property, such as:
1. Using profane,
abusive, or impolite language; threatening, harassing, or making damaging or
false statements about others or accessing, transmitting, or downloading
offensive, harassing, or disparaging materials;
2. Deleting, copying,
modifying, or forging other users' names, emails, files, or data; disguising
one's identity, impersonating other users, or sending anonymous email;
3. Damaging computer
equipment, files, data or the network in any way, including intentionally
accessing, transmitting or downloading computer viruses or other harmful files
or programs, or disrupting any computer system performance;
4. Using any District
computer to pursue “hacking,” internal or external to the District, or
attempting to access information protected by privacy laws; or
5. Accessing,
transmitting or downloading large files, including "chain letters" or
any type of "pyramid schemes".
• Engaging
in uses that jeopardize access or lead to unauthorized access into others’
accounts or other
computer networks, such as:
1. Using another’s
account password(s) or identifier(s);
2. Interfering with
other users' ability to access their account(s); or
3. Disclosing anyone’s
password to others or allowing them to use another’s account(s).
• Using
the network or Internet for Commercial purposes:
1. Using the Internet
for personal financial gain;
2. Using the Internet
for personal advertising, promotion, or financial gain; or
3. Conducting for-profit business activities
and/or engaging in non-government related fundraising or public relations activities
such as solicitation for religious purposes, lobbying for personal political
purposes.
Student Internet Safety
1. Students under the
age of eighteen should only access LAUSDnet accounts
outside of school if a parent or legal guardian supervises their usage at all
times. The student’s parent or guardian is responsible for monitoring the minor’s
use;
2. Students shall not
reveal on the Internet personal information about themselves or other persons.
For example,students should not reveal their name,
home address, telephone number, or display photographs of themselves or others;
3. Students shall not
meet in person anyone they have met only on the Internet; and
4. Students must abide
by all laws, this Acceptable Use Policy and all District security policies.
Penalties for Improper Use
The
use of a District account is a privilege, not a right, and misuse will result
in the restriction or cancellation of the account. Misuse may also lead to
disciplinary and/or legal action for both students and employees, including
suspension, expulsion, dismissal from District employment, or criminal
prosecution by government authorities. The District will attempt to tailor any
disciplinary action to the specific issues related to each violation.
Disclaimer
The
District makes no guarantees about the quality of the services provided and is
not responsible for any claims, losses,damages,
costs, or other obligations arising from use of the network or accounts. Any
additional charges a user accrues due to the use of the District’s network are
to be borne by the user. The District also denies any responsibility for the accuracy
or quality of the information obtained through user access. Any statement,
accessible on the computer network or the Internet, is understood to be the
author's individual point of view and not that of the District, its affiliates,
or employees.