MONTAUK PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL COMPUTER USERS OF THE MONTAUK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPUTER NETWORK

Privileges, Rights and Responsibilities

   The use of the District's computer resource is a privilege.  It is expected that all individuals utilizing the District's computers and networks will undertake responsibility for their actions and words and will, furthermore, respect the rights and privileges of other network users.  Users need to familiarize themselves with these responsibilities.  Failure to adhere to the policy will result in the loss of network and/or computer privileges, suspension and possible legal actions.  Exemplary behavior is expected at all times.  The following actions are not permitted.

*    Sharing your password or account number with anyone
*    Using impersonation, anonymity or pseudonyms
*    Leaving your account open and unattended (You will have full responsibility for the use of your account, and you will be held responsible for any policy violations that are traced to your account.)
*    Damaging, abusing or breaking the hardware, software or the network.
*    Plagiarizing or using copyrighted material without permission (Do not quote personal communications, software, art, music or any other media without the original author's prior consent.)
*    Using the computers for illegal activities or for commercial gain
*    Sending, using or displaying inappropriate language, pictures or any other type of communication, including profanity, pornography or inflammatory speech
*    Disrespecting the rights and property of others
*    Improperly accessing, destroying or misusing files or data of others
*    Attempting to work in or modify the Network Operating System
*    Exploring or changing any system files
*    Intentionally wasting limited resources
*    Installing or attempting to install software, which only designated employees are allowed to do

Safety From Harassment

   Users who feel harassed or threatened by somebody on the network should bring the situation to the attention of a teacher or system administrator immediately

Interpretation and Implementation of Policy

   Interpretation, application and modification of the policy is within the sole discretion of the Montauk Union Free School District Board of Education.  Implementation of this policy will be the delineated, communicated and enforced.  Unacceptable uses of the District's computer resources will result in the suspension or revocation of these privileges, as well as possible disciplinary and/or monetary consequences and/or legal actions.  Any appeal may be brought to the Superintendent of Schools.

Board of Education
Montauk Union Free School District

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