Internet access is available to faculty, staff and students in the Greene County School District. Our goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence in the Greene County Schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication.

With access to computers and people all over the world also comes the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. Available precautions, such as the state’s filtering system, will be taken to restrict access to controversial materials. However, on a global network it is impossible to control all materials and an industrious user may discover controversial information. The valuable information and interaction available on a worldwide network far outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with educational goals.

Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies and regional and state networks. The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end user who must adhere to strict guidelines. Guidelines are provided here so that you are aware of the responsibilities you are about to acquire. If a user violates any of these provisions, his/her user privileges could be terminated and future access denied. Your signature at the end of this document is legally binding and indicates that you have read the terms and conditions carefully and understand their significance.

INTERNET - TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Acceptable Use - Use of the district’s network and the Internet must be in support of education and research, and be consistent with the educational objectives of the school district. Use of other networks or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by a trade secret. Personal use for commercial activities, product advertising and/or political gain is prohibited.

2. Privileges - Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use will result in cancellation of these privileges. Administrators will deem what is inappropriate use and may revoke privileges at any time.

3. Net Etiquette – Users are expected to abide by the rules of network etiquette.

These include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Avoid offensive or inflammatory speech. Be courteous and polite.
• Use appropriate language. Profanity or obscenity are not permitted at any time.
• Do not reveal personal information, addresses or phone numbers.
• Electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. System operators do have access to electronic mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported.
• Do not use the network in such a way that would disrupt the work of others.
• All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.

5. Security - Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. Never share your password with anyone. As a user, you are accountable and can be held responsible for policy violations traced to you.

6. Exception of Terms and Conditions - These terms and conditions reflect the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements and understandings of the parties. These terms and conditions shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee and the United States of America.

I understand and will abide by the above Terms and Conditions for use of the Internet and the district’s network system. I further understand that violations of the regulations above are unethical and constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges could be revoked, disciplinary action could be taken and/or appropriate legal action could occur.
 
 

(If user is under 18 years of age)