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Policy I-9.2.5.1 Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use

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Educational Purpose

Arlington Public Schools provides digital devices to students to provide opportunities for

learning within and beyond the classroom walls as well as to eliminate the digital divide.

Arlington Public Schools utilizes networked information resources, including digital devices,

approved educational applications, and the Internet to support the strategic goals of the district.

Arlington Public Schools provides a robust and comprehensive data network to support the needs

of students. Arlington Public Schools recognizes the need to be responsive to technological

change and establishes procedures and collaborative processes to:

1. Provide an environment that allows students flexibility in accessing data, applications and

computing resources;

2. Facilitate the integration of applications to eliminate duplication of effort; and

3. Adhere to all copyright laws and vendor licensing agreements for products used.

Acceptable Use

This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) complies with federal telecommunication codes, laws, and

regulations, as well as the telecommunication codes, laws, and regulations of the Commonwealth

of Virginia. Arlington Public Schools’ AUP applies to any technology-based devices in one of

its schools, even those personal devices brought into the schools.

Use of Arlington Public Schools devices and network is a privilege, not a right. Use of the

Arlington Public Schools digital devices and network must not violate other Arlington School

Board policies and policy implementation procedures. Students must comply with instructions

from school staff related to use of digital devices and use of the network. Students who gain

access to inappropriate content or become aware of a security or hardware problem shall

immediately notify an administrator.

Each student and parent/guardian of each student shall sign the Electronic Technologies

Acceptable Use Agreement before using the Arlington Public Schools digital devices and

network.

The primary use of devices and network services is for educational and instructional purposes.

Use therefore must:

1. Comply with Arlington Public Schools policy;

2. Comply with fair-use laws and other copyright regulations while accessing and utilizing

the Internet and other network materials and resources; and

3. Not interfere with the educational purpose of these resources.

Discipline

All Arlington Public Schools discipline policies and policy implementation procedures,

including those actions outlined in School Board Policy J-7.4 Discipline and the corresponding

policy implementation procedure, apply to technology use. Any violation of this or related

School Board policies shall result in disciplinary or legal action as determined by School Board

policy and the Code of Virginia.

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Anyone found to have engaged in illegal, unauthorized or unethical practices related to this

policy will be subject to disciplinary action that could result in termination of system access

and/or criminal prosecution.

Privacy

Arlington Public Schools takes its responsibility to safeguard students’ personal information very

seriously. Therefore, Arlington Public Schools only collects, stores, shares, and uses data that

will support student learning and Arlington Public Schools operations, and as required by law.

Arlington Public Schools shall not collect unnecessary personal information by means of its

website, and shall collect appropriate personal information only to the extent necessary to serve

its constituents and the community.

Students shall not audio-record, photograph, or video-record other students or school employees

on school property, on a school bus or at school-sponsored activities without their knowledge

and consent, except for participation in activities considered to be in the public arena (e.g.

sporting events, public meetings, academic competitions, or public performances). School social

events, activities sponsored by student clubs, and activities that take place during the school day

are not considered to be in the public domain. Audio recording, photographing, or video

recording of others is strictly prohibited in locker rooms, dressing rooms, health offices and

restrooms.

All users shall keep their passwords confidential. Students may not use another person’s

passwords or use other users’ accounts.

Any communication or materials generated using Arlington Public Schools digital devices or the

Arlington Public Schools network, including e-mail, instant or text messages, tweets, or other

files deleted from a user’s account, may be monitored, read, and/or archived by school officials.

Personal Safety

The digital citizenship curriculum will include educating students about appropriate online

behavior, including interacting with students and other individuals on social network sites, public

websites, blogs, and other electronic communication tools.

Care of Device

Devices provided to students remain the property of Arlington Public Schools. Arlington Public

Schools is responsible for the routine maintenance or standard repairs to school-issued devices.

Users are responsible for any loss or damage not covered by Arlington Public Schools-provided

insurance, or caused by intentional or negligent acts. Students who are issued Arlington Public

Schools owned and maintained devices are provided specific examples of guidelines to assist

them with meeting the expectations for use and care of Arlington Public Schools equipment in

the accompanying policy implementation procedure.

Both the student and the student’s parent or guardian must follow expectations for home use as

outlined in the policy implementation procedure.

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Shared Responsibility

Arlington Public Schools provides students with a wide range of resources. The resources allow

students opportunities to utilize technology to enhance their learning and explore areas of

interest. To allow students this opportunity, the devices should be used only by the student to

whom they were issued.

When devices are taken home, parents are responsible for monitoring their student’s use of

Arlington Public Schools’ educational technologies as is done with other information sources,

whether utilizing the home network or other remote locations. Arlington Public Schools will

provide resources to assist families with guiding use outside of school to include digital

citizenship, screen time guidelines, family media plans, and online safety.

Arlington Public Schools recognizes that families assume primary responsibility for

communicating their family values to their children. Therefore, Arlington Public Schools

encourages families to specify to their child(ren) what material is and is not acceptable for access

by the student on Arlington Public Schools issued devices, including those prohibited by

Arlington Public Schools policies.

Liability

The School Board makes no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, that the functions

of the services provided by or through the digital devices or network will be error-free or without

defect. The School Board is not responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or

unavailable when using the digital devices or for any information retrieved via the Internet.

Furthermore, the School Board will not be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees

resulting from access to the devices or network.

Evaluation

Every two years, Arlington Public Schools shall review, amend (if necessary), and approve this

AUP. Arlington Public Schools will incorporate any revisions promulgated by the Virginia

code, guidance from the Virginia Department of Education, and any additional terms it sees fit to

address its students’ needs and well-being.

References

Code of Virginia §22.1-70.2 Acceptable Internet use policies for public and private schools

Virginia School Boards Association, Acceptable Computer System Use Policy IIBEA/GAB

Policy Adoption and Revision History

Adopted November 2007, Effective November 2007

Revised May 17, 2018, Effective May 17, 2018

Renumbered (former Policy 20-2.210) effective July 1, 2018