5. Unbridled and open-ended use of the network in terms of access time cannot be accommodated due to cost. Users are cautioned to exercise prudence in the shared use of this resource. 6. All communications and information accessible via UtahLink should be assumed to be private property. Great care is taken by the UtahLink's administrators to ensure the right of privacy of users. However, it is recommended that users not give out personal information like home addresses and/or telephone numbers. Also passwords should be kept private and changed frequently. 7. Neither Duchesne County School District, USOE nor the UEN have control of the information on the Internet. Other sites accessible via the Internet may contain material that is illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. 8. Under prescribed circumstances, public school student use may be permitted, provided proper supervision is maintained by school officials and parents. 9. Under prescribed circumstances*, non-educator use may be permitted, provided such individuals provide evidence that their use furthers the purpose and goal of the network and public education in general. 10. As necessary, the Utah State Office of Education will determine whether specific Public Education uses of UtahLink are consistent with this policy. The State Office shall be the final authority on use of the network and the issuance of public education user accounts. 11. All accounts for the school professionals within Duchesne County School District will be issued and managed by the local node administrator(s). The issuing of these accounts will be coordinated with the UEN Network Operations Center. 12. Extensive use of the network for private or personal business is prohibited. 13. School computer equipment belongs to Duchesne County School District and district employees have no expectation of privacy as to his/her assigned district-owned computer. 14. This is a legally binding document and careful consideration should be given to the principles outlined herein. 15. Violations of the provisions stated in this policy may result in suspension or revocation of network privileges and/or the loss of employment and benefits. * Such prescribed circumstances and uses shall be defined in writing by the Utah Department of Education and from time to time are subject to change.
4.0621 STUDENT USE POLICY
4.0621.01 STUDENT USE GUIDELINES Issue Date: 8/13/07 Updated: 10/07/10
1. The primary purpose of the UtahLink in Duchesne County School District is for the use of the public school professional staff and secondary student access. The use of an individual student account is considered to be a privilege and is permitted to the extent that available resources allow.
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