Policy 6320 – Internet Safety Policy

A. Introduction

It is the policy of the District to: (a) prevent user access over its computer network to, or
transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct
electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity;
(c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification
information of minors; and (d) comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act [Pub. L. No.
106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)].

B. Access to Inappropriate Material

To the extent practical, technology protection measures shall be used to block or filter Internet,
or other forms of electronic communications, access to inappropriate information. Specifically,
as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be applied to visual
depictions of material deemed obscene or child pornography, or to any material deemed harmful
to minors. Subject to staff supervision, technology protection measures may be disabled or, in
the case of minors, minimized only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.

C. Internet Safety Training

In compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, each year, all District students will
receive internet safety training which will educate students about appropriate online behavior,
including interacting with other individuals on social networking sites and in chat rooms, and
cyberbullying awareness and response. Such training will include Internet, cell phones, text
messages, chat rooms, email and instant messaging programs. (See also Policy 6116 – State
Mandated Curriculum – Human Sexuality).

D. Inappropriate Network Usage

To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the
District’s online computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging,
and other forms of direct electronic communications. Specifically, as required by the Children’s
Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized
access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized
disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors.

E. Supervision and Monitoring

It shall be the responsibility of all District employees to supervise and monitor usage of the
online computer network and access to the Internet in accordance with this policy and the
Children’s Internet protection Act. Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying any
technology protection measures shall be the responsibility of ___________________ or designated
representatives.