![]() (1) Technology access is a privilege and not a right. This policy pertains to all technology devices, including but not limited to: computers (laptop, desktop, Chromebook), BYODs (Bring Your Own Devices), cell phones, smart devices, tablets regardless if the device is property of the student or District. While it is impossible to control all material on a public network, the District has taken reasonable precautions to restrict access to materials it considers harmful, and to materials that do not support approved educational objectives. Specifically, the District supports resources that will enhance the learning environment while providing directed guidance and monitoring from school faculty and staff. The District views information gathered from the internet in the same manner as reference materials identified by the schools. The School Board firmly believes that the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweighs the possibility the users may obtain material inconsistent with the educational goals of the District. There may be some material or individual communications which are not suitable for school-aged children. Our goal in providing internet access to faculty, staff and students is to promote educational excellence in Okaloosa County Schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication. Users are also expected to follow the rules set forth in the Code of Student Conduct and the law in their use of the internet. Therefore, the School Board has the right to place reasonable restrictions on the material accessed or posted through the system. The Okaloosa County Schools Network has not been established as a public access service or as a public forum. ![]() The internet will be accessible to all Okaloosa County Schools through the Okaloosa County Schools Network. Therefore, the School Board of Okaloosa County has adopted the following Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy to guide students as they access and use the electronic resources in Okaloosa County Schools. The intent of the Okaloosa County School District’s Technology Acceptable Use Policy is to: (a) prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications (b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity (c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information of minors and (d) comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act. However, with this opportunity comes the responsibility for appropriate use. Technology provides exciting opportunities to expand learning for students and educators. 04-12 STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY ![]()
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