9. Chat Rooms 10. BLOGS – Personal Information Posting – Including -- Social Sites (examples – myspace.com – tagged.com) Exceptions would be a Teacher Supervised use of Educational content Blogs. 11. Peer to Peer Networking (Sharing of Music and Video – in violation of the Motion Picture Association and the Music Association Rules and Regulations) 12. Plagiarism (Copying/theft of what somebody else has written) Violations of the above rules and the Duchesne County District Acceptable Use Policy will be dealt with according to district and school disciplinary policy.
4.0622 ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE POLICY
4.0622.01 ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE Issue Date: 11/08/07 Updated: 12/12/13 Purpose
While in some instances the possession and use of electronic communication devices or other devices or objects by a student at a school may be appropriate, often the possession and use of such devices or objects by students at school can have the effect of distracting, disrupting and intimidating others in the school setting and leading to opportunities for academic dishonesty and other disruptions of the educational process. The purpose of this policy is to vest in school administrators the authority to develop and enforce rules relating to such objects or devices in the public schools. Use of Electronic Devices by faculty/staff It is the policy of Duchesne County School District that the use of private electronic devices by faculty/staff during instructional time is not permitted. Use of Electronic Devices by students Picture taking or recording by students or staff is strictly forbidden in school or school activity private areas, such as locker rooms, counseling sessions, washrooms and dressing areas. Electronic sharing of pictures or video of students engaged in illegal activity is prohibited and will result in a referral to law enforcement. Students and staff bring electronic devices on school property or to school activities at their own risk. The school is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged electronic equipment. Students and staff are strictly responsible for their own electronic devices. If devices are borrowed or taken and misused by non-owners, device owners are jointly responsible for the misuse or policy violation(s). Students and parents should be informed and understand that confiscated electronic devices may be subject to search by school officials. Individual schools will develop their own policies concerning the approved and unapproved use of electronic devices during the school day and/or school activities. Consequences for the
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