CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CQ Corpus Christi, Texas (REGULATION) (EXHIBIT-1)

ACCEPTABLE USE GUIDELINES FOR ON-LINE ACCESS (EMPLOYEES)

The District’s computer and telecommunication resources are electronic tools to enhance communication and productivity. The Internet also helps to support research and education by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity to engage in collaborative work. These tools are to be used for educational or administrative purposes.

All computer electronic and telephone communications systems (including e-mail, facsimiles, etc.) and all communication and information transmitted by, received from, or stored in District systems are the property of the District and shall not be considered private and may be monitored at any time by designated District staff. In addition, all e-mail correspondence can be subject to an open records request. Violations may result in a loss of on-line access, disciplinary action (including termination) and/or legal action.

The rules listed in this section are not all-inclusive, but are only illustrative and representative.

The following are prohibited:

• Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation.
• Use of any software and telecommunication equipment or system (including, but not limited to, facsimile machines, computers, e-mail, etc.) for commercial purposes, political activities or private business.
• Deletion, examination, copying, or modification of files and/or data belonging to others without their prior consent.
• Vandalism, defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data, hardware, software or network resources.
• Creating, accessing, or processing hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, pornographic references or graphics, and other antisocial behaviors.
• Use of computer resources to access or process inappropriate files or files dangerous to the integrity of the District’s network system.
• Illegal or unauthorized installation of copyrighted software for use on District computers.
• Intentional injection of viruses into the District computer(s), its system(s) or network.
• Plagiarizing material or information from any electronic or technological resource.
• Sharing an ID or password with any other person.
• Using another person?s password without authorized permission.
• Discussion of confidential issues, including personnel and student discipline matters.

Revealing personally identifiable or directory information of students or coworkers. All e-mail users shall follow the accepted ‘netiquette for e-mail’ [Administrative Regulation CQ (Regulation)].

APPROVED: 11-11-97 AMENDED: 10-16-03 1 of 2 CQ (REGULATION) (EXHIBIT-1) I have received and have read Board Policy CQ (Local) and Administrative

Regulation CQ (Regulation), Electronic Communication and Data Management, and agree to comply with the rules for on-line access. Name of School, Department or Office Employee Signature Date

APPROVED: 11-11-97 AMENDED: 10-16-03 2 of 2 CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CQ (REGULATION) (EXHIBIT-2)

Corpus Christi, Texas

ACCEPTABLE USE GUIDELINES FOR ON-LINE ACCESS (STUDENTS)

Student Class Teacher Date

Use of school district computers and the Internet provides great educational benefits to students. Action has been taken to block inappropriate sites on the Internet; however, no software can be fully effective. Unfortunately, some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, or potentially offensive. Access to the Internet is given as a privilege to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. We require that students and parents or guardians read, accept, and sign the following rules for acceptable on-line behavior, prior to accessing the District’s technology resources and the network.

Students are responsible for good behavior on school district computers and the Internet just as they are in a school building. General school rules for behavior and communications apply.

Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that their files will always be private. All communication and information transmitted by, received from, or stored in District systems are the property of the District and shall not be considered confidential and may be monitored at any time by designated District staff to ensure appropriate use for educational purposes. In addition, all e-mail correspondence can be subject to an open records request. Violations may result in a loss of on-line access, disciplinary action and/or legal action.

The rules listed in this section are not all-inclusive, but are only illustrative and representative.

The following are NOT permitted:

• Creating, accessing, or processing offensive or pornographic messages or pictures.
• Creating, accessing, or processing obscene or threatening language.
• Creating, accessing, or processing harassing, hate-related, or discriminatory remarks.
• Damaging or injecting viruses into computers, computer systems, or computer networks.
• Violating copyright laws, including illegal installation of copyrighted software for use on District computers.
• Sharing an identification or password with another person.
• Using another’s password without authorized permission.
• Trespassing, deleting, examining, copying or modifying files, data, or work belonging to others without their prior consent.
• Intentionally wasting limited resources, including the distribution of ‘chain letters’ and messages broadcasted to mailing lists or individuals.
• Employing the network for commercial purposes, political activities or private business.
• Revealing the personal address, Social Security number, account number(s), or phone number of yourself or any other person.
• Transmission of any material in violation of any U. S. or state regulation.

APPROVED: 11-11-97 AMENDED: 05-21-02 1 of 2

CQ (REGULATION) (EXHIBIT-2)

Plagiarizing material or information from any electronic technological resource.

As a Corpus Christi ISD student, or the custodial parent or guardian thereof, I have read the rules for acceptable on-line behavior, understand the rules, and agree to comply with the above-stated rules. Should I, or my child, violate the rules, I understand that I, or my son /daughter, may lose network privileges at the respective student’s school.

Student/Parent/Guardian Signature Date

As the parent or legal guardian of the minor student signing above, I grant permission for the above student to access networked computer services and the Internet, understanding these are for educational or instructional purposes, not private or personal purposes. I understand that some materials on the Internet may be objectionable, but I accept responsibility for providing guidance to the above student on Internet use both inside and outside of the school setting and conveying standards for the above student to follow when selecting, sharing, or exploring information and media.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

APPROVED: 11-11-97 AMENDED: 05-21-02 2 of 2