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NORWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COMPUTER SYSTEMS USE AGREEMENT

(COVERS BOTH INTERNET ACCESS AND USE OF ELECTRONIC MAIL)

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

General

Computers, a computer network, including Internet access and an e-mail system (referred to
collectively as "the computer systems") are available to students, teachers and other staff
members in the Norwich Public Schools. Our goal in providing these resources to teachers and
students is to promote educational excellence in schools by facilitating resource sharing,
innovation and communication.

With access to the Internet, material may be available to students that may not be considered to
be of educational value in the context of the school setting. The Norwich Public Schools have
taken precautions to restrict access to inappropriate materials.

Computer Systems Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Acceptable Use - The use of the districts computer systems must be in support of
education and research, and consistent with the educational objectives of the Norwich
Public Schools. Transmission of information in violation of any national, state or local
law or regulation is prohibited.

2. Privileges - The use of the computer systems is a privilege, and inappropriate use will
result in a cancellation of those privileges. Misuse of the computer systems, or violations
of these policies and regulations, may result in loss of access to such computer systems as
well as other disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion, depending on
the specific conduct.

3. Student Conduct - Students are permitted to use the districts computer systems for
legitimate educational purposes. Personal use of district computer systems is expressly
prohibited. Conduct which constitutes inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to
the following:

Sending any form of harassing, threatening, or intimidating message, at any

time, to any person (such communications may also be a crime);

Gaining or seeking to gain unauthorized access to computer systems;

 Damaging computers, computer files, computer systems or computer
networks;

Downloading or modifying computer software of the district in violation of

the district's licensure agreement(s) and/or without authorization from a
teacher or administrator;

Using another person's password under any circumstances;

Trespassing in or tampering with any other person's folders, work or files;

Sending any message that breaches the district's confidentiality requirements,

or the confidentiality of students;

Sending any copyrighted material over the system;

Using computer systems for any personal purpose, or in a manner that

interferes with the districts educational programs;

Accessing or attempting to access any material that is obscene, contains child

pornography, or is harmful to minors;

Transmitting or receiving e-mail communications or accessing information on

the Internet for non-educational purposes;

Cyberbullying.

In addition, as noted above, if a particular behavior or activity is generally

prohibited by law, by Board policy or by school rules or regulations, use of these
computer systems for the purpose of carrying out such behavior or activity is also
prohibited.

4. Privacy - Neither transmissions on the Internet nor electronic mail (e-mail) are private.
Those who operate the computer systems have access to all the transmissions and mail,
both incoming and outgoing. Improper use of the computer systems will be reported and
material relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.

5. Security - Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system
involves many users. Do not use another individual's account without written permission
from that individual and the supervising teacher. Attempts to log on as a system
administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a
security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied
access to the Internet.

6. Vandalism - Vandalism will result in cancellation or privileges. Vandalism is defined as

any malicious or intentional attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, Internet, or
any of the above listed agencies or other networks that are connected to any of the
Internet backbones. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading, downloading or
creation of computer viruses.
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STUDENT USER: I understand and will abide by the attached Norwich Public Schools' policies
and guidelines on the use of the computer systems. I further understand that should I commit any
violation, my access privileges may be revoked, and school disciplinary and/or appropriate legal
action may be taken.

User's Full Name:

User's Signature: Date:

Date:

PARENT OR GUARDIAN: As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Norwich
Public Schools' policy on the use of computer systems. I understand that network access is
designed for educational purposes. I understand that all technological equipment, both hardware
and software, as well as material produced on the equipment, is the property of the Norwich
Public Schools. I understand that use of the Internet may involve photo and/or video images of
staff and students to facilitate communication and the exchange of ideas with other students and
educators with access to the Internet, and that these images may be viewed by other persons
accessing the Internet. I will not hold the Norwich Public Schools or its agents or employees
responsible for materials acquired on the network or for the misuse of materials so acquired. I
agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Norwich Public Schools for any costs or liabilities
incurred from improper acquisition of material and/or misuse of material or equipment by my
child. I accept full responsibility for supervision of computer use by my child in non-school
settings. I give permission to issue an account for my child and certify that the information on
this form is correct.

Parent or Guardian's Name:

(Please print)

Parent or Guardian's Signature:

Date:

SPONSORING TEACHER (Must be signed if the applicant is a student): I have read the policy
and guidelines on the use of computer systems and agree to promote same with the student. As
the sponsoring teacher, I do agree to instruct the student on acceptable use of the network and
proper network etiquette.

Teacher's Name: Teacher's Signature:

(Please print)
Date: