INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR NORTHSIDE

  • All use of Northside ISD networks (NorthsideNET) and access to the Internet must be in support of education, research, and work-related activities, and be consistent with the policies and goals of the Northside Independent School District.
  • Any use of NorthsideNET for commercial and/or for-profit purposes is expressly prohibited. Extensive use of NorthsideNET for personal business is expressly prohibited.
  • The use of NorthsideNET for product advertisement/endorsement or political lobbying /campaigning is prohibited.
  • Internet accounts accessed through the Northside NET are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account for an authorized purpose.
  • Users shall not seek information on, obtain copies of, modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users on the network.
  • All communications and information accessible via Northside NET shall not be assumed to be private property. E-mail will be monitored by the provider and teachers and administrators of NISD may monitor your E-mail.
  • No use of NorthsideNET shall serve to disrupt the use of the network by others; hardware and/or software shall not be destroyed, modified, or abused in any way.
  • Malicious use of NorthsideNET to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or computing system and/or damage the software components of a computer or computing system is prohibited.
  • Hate mail, chain letters, harassment, discriminatory remarks, pornographic references or graphics, and other antisocial behaviors are prohibited on NorthsideNET.
  • No contracts may be made on NorthsideNET which violate any NISD policy.
  • The illegal installation of copyrighted software for use on District computers is prohibited.
  • No software may be installed which compromises network operational systems, which is inappropriate, or which is of questionable instructional value.
  • No private or personal software may be installed on a District computer without the authorization of an NISD technology director.
  • Any violations of the use of the Internet/NorthsideNET should be reported to the teacher, technology facilitator, or supervisor assigned to the user.
  • It is the user's responsibility to maintain the integrity of the private electronic mail (E-Mail) system. Users must report all violations of privacy.

 
 

Consequences as deemed appropriate:

  • Confiscation of inappropriate item(s).
  • Counseling provided on proper procedures to be followed before access to computers is permitted.
  • Teacher/Administrator conference with student.
  • Teacher/Administration conference with parent/guardian. Behavioral contracts.
  • Restitution/restoration.
  • One or more days suspension from using all NISD computer equipment.
  • Banned from access to NorthsideNET/Internet for up to 3 days or more.
  • Denial of participation in class and/or school activities.
  • Suspension, assignment to Alternative School, expulsion.