Code Number: 481.12
The District provides electronic network communications for business use by employees to assist the District in meeting its educational mission, goals, and objectives. These communications include e-mail and Internet access, as well as various applications that assist with District management. It is the policy of the District that all District technology resources shall be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner. Such resources are not to be used for personal gain or advancement.
No person shall access the District network with non-District hardware without approval of the Technology Department. Non-District hardware includes, but is not limited to, personal computers (laptop or desktop), cell phones, and other wireless access devices and handheld devices.
The use of the network is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked with or without notice and with or without cause at the discretion of the District. All applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as District and Board policies must be followed when utilizing the District’s networked information resources. Failure to follow processes and procedures or abuse of resources may result in loss of privileges and disciplinary action.
The District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The District will not be responsible for any damages the user suffers, including, but not limited to, loss of data resulting from delays or other service interruptions whether caused by the District, the user, or any third party. Access to or use of any information obtained via the District network is at the user’s own risk.
Users should not expect that files stored on the network or District-based computers or mobile devices (or personal devices used for District purposes) will be private. Electronic messages, network activities, and files may be reviewed to maintain system performance and integrity, to insure that users are acting responsibly, or for any other lawful purpose. As appropriate and necessary to ensure that the use of the District’s information systems and network resources is consistent with the District’s educational and legitimate business interests, authorized representatives of the District may monitor the use of such systems and resources. Use of District information technology resources and systems implies consent to monitoring.
- First Adoption:
- 1998-01-27
- Revision Adoption:
- March 13, 2006/ February 23, 2009/ January 23, 2012/ August 14, 2017
- Reviewed Dates:
- June 19, 2017
- Legal Reference:
- Iowa Code § 279.8