I.        Responsibility for Selection of Instructional Materials

          A.        The Board is responsible for matters relating to the operation of the Janesville Consolidated School District.

          B.         The responsibility for the selection of instructional materials is delegated to the professionally trained and licensed employees of the school system.  For the purpose of this rule the term "instructional materials" includes printed and audiovisual materials (not equipment), whether considered text materials or media center materials.  The board retains the final authority for the approval of textbooks.

          C.         While selection of materials may involve many people including principals, teachers, students, parents, community members and media specialists, the responsibility for coordinating the selection of most instructional materials and making the recommendation for the purchase rests with licensed employees.  For the purpose of this rule the term "media specialist" includes librarians, school media specialists or other appropriately licensed persons responsible for the selection of media equipment and materials.

          D.        Responsibility for coordinating the selection of text materials for distribution to classes will rest with the licensed employees, principal and superintendent.  For the purpose of this rule the term 'text materials' includes textbooks and other printed and nonprinted material provided in multiple copies for use of a total class or major segment of a class.

          E.         If the board appoints an ad hoc committee to make recommendations on the selection of instructional materials, the ad hoc committee shall be formed and appointed in compliance with the board policy on Ad Hoc Committees.

                      1.         The superintendent will inform the committee as to their role and responsibility in the process.

                      2.         The following statement shall be given to the ad hoc committee members:

                                              Bear in mind the principles of the freedom to learn and to read and base your decision on these broad principles rather than on defense of individual materials.  Freedom of inquiry is vital to education in a democracy.

                                  Study thoroughly all materials referred to you and read available reviews.  The general acceptance of the materials should be checked by consulting standard evaluation aids and local holdings in other schools.

                                  Passages or parts should not be pulled out of context.  The values and faults should be weighed against each other and the opinions based on the material as a whole.

                                  Your report, presenting both majority and minority opinions, will be presented by the principal to the complainant at the conclusion of our discussion of the questioned material.

 

II.      Material selected for use in libraries and classrooms shall meet the following guidelines:

          A.        Religion - Material shall represent the major religions in a factual, unbiased manner.  The primary source material of the major religions shall be considered appropriate, but material which advocates rather than informs, or is designed to sway reader judgment regarding religion, shall not be included in the school libraries or classrooms.

          B.         Racism - Material shall present a diversity of race, custom, culture, and belief as a positive aspect of the nation's heritage and give candid treatment to unresolved intercultural problems, including those which involve prejudice, discrimination, and the undesirable consequences of withholding rights, freedom, or respect of an individual.

          C.         Sexism - Material shall reflect a sensitivity to the needs, rights, traits and aspirations of men and women without preference or bias.

          D.        Age - Material shall recognize the diverse contributions of various age groups and portray the continuing contributions of maturing members of society.

          E.         Ideology - Material shall present basic primary and factual information on an ideology or philosophy of government which exerts or has exerted a strong force, either favorably or unfavorably, over civilization or society, past or present.  This material shall not be selected with the intention to sway reader judgment and shall be related to the maturity level of the intended audience.

          F.         Profanity and Sex - Material shall be subjected to a test of literary merit and reality by the media specialists and licensed staff who will take into consideration their reading of public and community standards of morality.

          G.        Controversial issues materials will be directed toward maintaining a balanced collection representing various views.

          The selection decision should be made on the basis of whether the material presents an accurate representation of society and culture, whether the circumstances depicted are realistically portrayed, or whether the material has literary or social value when the material is viewed as a whole.

          These guidelines shall not be construed in such a manner as to preclude materials which accurately represent the customs, morals, manners, culture, or society of a different time or a different place.

 

III.     Procedure for Selection

          A.        Material purchased for libraries and classrooms shall be recommended for purchase by licensed employees, in consultation with administrative staff, media center staff, students or an ad hoc committee as appointed by the board.  The material recommended for purchase shall be approved by the appropriate building administrator.

                      1.         The materials selected shall support stated objectives and goals of the school district.  Specifically, the goals are:

                                  a.       To acquire materials and provide service consistent with the demands of the curriculum;

                                  b.       To develop students' skills and resourcefulness in the use of libraries and learning resources;

                                  c.       To effectively guide and counsel students in the selection and use of materials and libraries;

                                  d.       To foster in students a wide range of significant interests;

                                  e.       To provide opportunities for aesthetic experiences and development of an appreciation of the fine arts;

                                  f.       To provide materials to motivate students to examine their own attitudes and behaviors and to comprehend their own duties and responsibilities as citizens in a pluralistic democracy;

                                  g.       To encourage life-long education through the use of the library; and,

                                  h.       To work cooperatively and constructively with the instructional and administrative staff in the school.

                      2.         Materials selected shall be consistent with stated principles of selection.  These principles are:

                                  a.         To select material, within established standards, which will meet the goals and objectives of the school district;

                                  b.         To consider the educational characteristics of the community in the selection of materials within a given category;

                                  c.         To present the sexual, racial, religious and ethnic groups in the community by:

                                              1.    Portraying people, both men and women, adults and children, whatever their ethnic, religious or social class identity, as human and recognizable, displaying a familiar range of emotions, both negative and positive.

                                              2.    Placing no constraints on individual aspirations and opportunity.

                                              3.    Giving comprehensive, accurate, and balanced representation to minority groups and women - in art and science, history and literature, and in all other fields of life and culture.

                                              4.    Providing abundant recognition of minority groups and women by showing them frequently in positions of leadership and authority.

                                  d.         To intelligently, quickly, and effectively anticipate and meet needs through awareness of subjects of local, national and international interest and significance; and,

                                  e.         To strive for impartiality in the selection process.

                      3.         The materials selected shall meet stated selection criteria.  These criteria are:

                                  a.         Authority-Author's qualifications - education, experience, and previously published works;

                                  b.         Reliability:

                                               1.    Accuracy-meaningful organization and emphasis on content, meets the material's goals and objectives, and presents authoritative and realistic factual material.

                                               2.    Current-presentation of content which is consistent with the finding of recent and authoritative research.

                                  c.          Treatment of subject-shows an objective reflection for the multi-ethnic character and cultural diversity of society.

                                  d.          Language:

                                               1.    Vocabulary:

                                                     a.       Does not indicate bias by the use of words which may result in negative value judgments about groups of people;

                                                     b.    Does not use "man" or similar limiting word usage in generalization or ambiguities which may cause women to feel excluded or dehumanized.

                                              2.    Compatible to the reading level of the student for whom it is intended.

                                  e.         Format:

                                              1.    Book

                                                     a.     Adequate and accurate index;

                                                     b.    Paper of good quality and color;

                                                     c.     Print adequate and well spaced;

                                                     d.    Adequate margins;

                                                     e.     Firmly bound; and,

                                                     f.     Cost.

                                              2.    Nonbook

                                                     a.     Flexibility, adaptability;

                                                     b.    Curricular orientation of significant interest to students;

                                                     c.     Appropriate for audience;

                                                     d.    Accurate authoritative presentation;

                                                     e.     Good production qualities (fidelity, aesthetically adequate);

                                                     f.     Durability; and,

                                                     g.    Cost.

                                              3.    Illustrations of book and nonbook materials should:

                                                     a.     Depict instances of fully integrated grouping and settings to indicate equal status and nonsegregated social relationships.

                                                     b.    Make clearly apparent the identity of minorities;

                                                     c.     Contain pertinent and effective illustrations;

                                              4.    Flexible to enable the teacher to use parts at a time and not follow a comprehensive instructional program on a rigid frame of reference.

                                  f.          Special Features:

                                              1.       Bibliographies.

                                              2.       Glossary.

                                              3.       Current charts, maps, etc.

                                              4.       Visual aids.

                                              5.       Index.

                                              6.       Special activities to stimulate and challenge students.

                                              7.       Provide a variety of learning skills.

                                  g.         Potential use:

                                               1.      Will it meet the requirement of reference work?

                                               2.      Will it help students with personal problems and adjustments?

                                               3.      Will it serve as a source of information for teachers and librarians?

                                               4.      Does it offer an understanding of cultures other than the student's own and is it free of racial, religious, age, disability, ethnic, and sexual stereotypes?

                                               5.      Will it expand students' sphere of understanding and help them to understand the ideas and beliefs of others?

                                               6.      Will it help students and teachers keep abreast of and understand current events?

                                               7.      Will it foster and develop hobbies and special interest?

                                               8.      Will it help develop aesthetic tastes and appreciation?

                                               9.      Will it serve the needs of students with special problems?

                                              10.     Does it inspire learning?

                                              11.     Is it relevant to the subject?

                                              12.     Will it stimulate a student's interest?

                      4.         Gifts of library or instructional materials may be accepted if the gift meets existing criteria for library and instructional materials.  The acceptance and placement of such gifts shall be within the discretion of the board.

                      5.         In order to provide a current, highly usable collection of materials, media specialists shall provide for constant and continuing renewal of the collection, not only the addition of up-to-date materials, but by the judicious elimination of materials which no longer meet school district needs or find use.  The process of weeding instructional materials will be done according to established and accepted standards for determining the relevance and value of materials in a given context.

 

The policy of this school district related to selection of learning materials states that any resident of the district may formally challenge instructional materials used in the district's education program.  This policy allows those persons in the school and the community who are not directly involved in the selection of materials to make their own opinions known.  The task of the reconsideration committee is to provide an open forum for discussion of challenged materials and to make an informed decision on the challenge.

The most critical component of the reconsideration process is the establishment and maintenance of the committee's credibility in the community.  For this purpose, the committee is composed of community members.  The community should not, therefore, infer that the Committee is biased or is obligated to uphold prior professional decisions.  For this same reason, a community member will be selected to chair the committee.

The reconsideration process, the task of this committee, is just one part of the selection continuum.  Material is purchased to meet a need.  It is reviewed and examined, if possible, prior to purchase.  It is periodically re-evaluated through updating, discarding, or re-examination.  The committee must be ready to acknowledge that an error in selection may have been made despite this process.  Librarians and school employees regularly read great numbers of reviews in the selection process, and occasional errors are possible.

In reconsidering challenged materials, the role of the committee, and particularly the chairperson, is to produce a climate for disagreement.  However, the committee should begin by finding items of agreement, keeping in mind that the larger the group participating, the greater the amount of information available and, therefore, the greater the number of possible approaches to the problem.

If the complainant chooses, the complainant may make an oral presentation to the committee to expand and elaborate on the complaint.  The committee will listen to the new complaint, to those with special knowledge, and any other interested persons.  In these discussions, the committee should be aware of relevant social pressures which are affecting the situation.  Individuals who may try to dominate or impose a decision must not be allowed to do so.  Minority viewpoints expressed by groups or individuals must be heard, and observers must be made to feel welcome.  It is important that the committee create a calm, nonvolatile environment in which to deal with a potentially volatile situation.  To this end, the complainant will be kept continuously informed of the progress of the complaint.                                           

The committee will listen to the views of all interested persons before reaching a decision.  In deliberating its decision, the committee should remember that the school system must be responsive to the needs, tastes, and opinions of the community it serves.  Therefore, the committee must distinguish between broad community sentiment and attempts to impose personal standards.  The deliberations should concentrate on the appropriateness of the material.  The question to be answered by the committee is, "Is the material appropriate for its designated audience at this time?"

The committee's final recommendation will be (1) to remove the challenged material from the total school environment, (2) to take no removal action, or (3) to agree on a limitation of the educational use of the materials.

The committee chairperson will instruct the secretary to convey the committee's recommendation to the office of the superintendent.  The recommendation should detail the rationale on which it was based.  A letter will be sent to the complainant outlining the committee's final decision.

 

 

Approved   10/9/95    
Reviewed   11/15/21               
Revised              

 

Request for re-evaluation of printed or audiovisual material to be submitted to the superintendent.

 

REVIEW INITIATED BY:               DATE:                                                       

 

Name                                                                                                                                                              

Address                                                                                                                                                          

City/State                                                          Zip Code                                  Telephone                       

School(s) in which item is used                                                                                                                  

Relationship to school (parent, student, citizen, etc.)                                                                             

 

BOOK OR OTHER PRINTED MATERIAL IF APPLICABLE:

 

Author                                                                      Hardcover             Paperback             Other         

Title                                                                                                                                                                 

Publisher (if known)                                                                                                                                     

Date of Publication                                                                  

 

AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL IF APPLICABLE:

 

Title                                                                                                                                                                 

Producer (if known)                                                                                                                                     

Type of material (filmstrip, motion picture, etc.)                                                                                    

 

PERSON MAKING THE REQUEST REPRESENTS: (circle one)

          Self                              Group or Organization

          Name of group                                                                                                                                    

          Address of Group                                                                                                                               

 

1.       What brought this item to your attention?

                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                               

 

2.       To what in the item do you object?  (please be specific; cite pages, or frames, etc.)

                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                               

 

3.       In your opinion, what harmful effects upon students might result from use of this item?

                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                               

 

4.       Do you perceive any instructional value in the use of this item?

                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                               

 

5.       Did you review the entire item?  If not, what sections did you review?

                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                               

 

6.       Should the opinion of any additional experts in the field be considered?

                                      yes                    no

          If yes, please list specific suggestions:                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                               

 

7.       To replace this item, do you recommend other material which you consider to be of equal or superior quality for the purpose intended?

                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                               

 

8.       Do you wish to make an oral presentation to the Review Committee?

                          Yes    (a)        Please call the office of the Superintendent

                                  (b)        Please be prepared at this time to indicate the approximate length of time your presentation will require.

                                                                          minutes.

                          No

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                    
          Dated                                          Signature

 

 

Approved   10/9/95    
Reviewed  11/15/21     
Revised              

 

Dear:

We recognize your concern about the use of                                                                                          

in our school district.  The school district has developed procedures for selection of instructional materials but realizes that not everyone will agree with every selection made.

To help you understand the selection process, we are sending copies of the school district's:

          1.         Instructional goals and objectives,

          2.         Instructional Materials Selection policy statement, and

          3.         Procedure for reconsideration of instructional materials.

If you are still concerned after you review this material, please complete the Reconsideration Request Form and return it to me.  You may be assured of prompt attention to your request.  If I have not heard from you within one week, we will assume you no longer wish to file a formal complaint.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Approved   10/9/95    
Reviewed  11/15/21                    
Revised              

 

A.         A member of the school district community may raise an objection to instructional materials used in the school district's education program. While the individuals recommending the selection of such material were duly qualified to make the selection and followed the proper procedure and observed the criteria for selecting such material; the district must be ready to acknowledge that an error in selection may have been made despite this process.  School employees regularly read great numbers of reviews in the selection process, and occasional errors are possible.

1.    The complainant will address the complaint at the lowest organizational level of licensed staff.  Often this will be the classroom teacher.

2.     The school official or employee receiving a complaint regarding instructional or library materials will try to resolve the issue at the lowest organizational level.  The materials generally will remain in use pending the outcome of the reconsideration procedure.

        a.    The school official or employee initially receiving a complaint will explain to the individual the district's selection procedure, criteria to be met by the instructional materials, and qualifications of those persons selecting the material.
        b.    The school official or employee initially receiving a complaint will explain to the individual the role of the objected material in the education program, its intended educational purpose, and additional information regarding its use.  In the alternative, the employee may refer the individual to the teacher-librarian who can identify and explain the use of the material.
        c.    The school official or employee receiving the initial complaint will direct the complainant to complete the Request for Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Form, and notify the building level principal of receipt of the complaint within two school days after the reconsideration form is received.  Schools officials will offer to assist the complainant in completing the form, but if a complainant refuses to complete the form, the complaint will be deemed invalid and no further action taken.

B.    Request for Reconsideration

    1.    A member of the school district community may formally challenge instructional and library materials on the basis of appropriateness used in the school district's education program.  This procedure is for the purpose of considering the opinions of those persons in the school district and the community who are not directly involved in the selection process.
    
    2.    Each attendance center and the school district's central administrative office will keep on hand and make available Request for Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Forms.  

    3.    The individual will state the specific reason the instructional or library material is being challenged.  The Request for Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Form is signed by the individual and filed with the building-level principal.  

    4.    The building-level principal will promptly file the objection with the Superintendent for re-evaluation.

    5.       The Superintendent will convene a reconsideration committee within two weeks of receipt of the Reconsideration Form.

    6.       The committee will make their recommendation to the Superintendent within five school days of meeting.

    7.       The Superintendent will issue a decision related to the Reconsideration Request Form within 5 school days of receipt of the committee’s recommendation.  A copy of the Superintendent’s decision will be provided to the complainant.

    8.       An appeal of the Superintendent’s decision may be filed with the board secretary within five days of the Superintendent’s decision.  The board will determine whether to hear the appeal at the next regular meeting or within 30 days of the Superintendent’s decision, whichever is later.  If the board elects to hear the appeal, the board will act to affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Superintendent.  The board’s decision will be communicated to the complainant. The board’s decision will be deemed final.

    9.       Generally, access to challenged instructional material will not be restricted during the reconsideration process.  However, in unusual circumstances, the instructional material may be removed temporarily by following the provisions of Section B.10.d. of this rule.

   10.     The Reconsideration Committee
                  a.       The reconsideration committee is made up of six members.
                              (1)    One licensed employee designated annually, as needed, by the superintendent.
                              (2)    One teacher-librarian designated annually by the superintendent.
                              (3)    One member of the administrative team designated annually by the superintendent.
                              (4)    Three members of the community appointed annually, as needed, by the board.
                             
                  b.       The committee will select their chairperson and secretary.

                  c.       The committee will meet at the request of the superintendent.

                  d.       Special meetings may be called by the board to consider temporary removal of materials in unusual circumstances.  A recommendation for temporary removal will require a two-thirds vote of the committee.

                  e.       The committee may be subject to applicable open meetings and public records laws.  Notice of the committee meeting is made public through appropriate communication methods as required by law.

                  f.        The committee will receive the completed Reconsideration Request Form from the superintendent.
 

                  g.       The committee will determine its agenda for the meeting which may include the following:
                            (1)    Distribution of copies of the completed Reconsideration Request Form.
                            (2)        An opportunity for the individual or a group spokesperson to talk about or expand on the Reconsideration Request Form.

                            (3)    Distribution of reputable, professionally prepared reviews of the challenged instructional material if available.
                            (4)    Distribution of copies of the challenged instructional material as available.

                 h.    The Committee will determine whether interested persons, including the individual filing the challenge, may have the opportunity to share their views.  The committee may request that individuals with special knowledge be present to give information to the committee. 

                  i.    The committee's final recommendation may be to take no removal action, to remove the challenged material from the school environment, or to limit the educational use of the challenged material.  The sole criterion for the final recommendation is the appropriateness of the material for its intended educational use.  The written final recommendation and its justification are forwarded to the superintendent, the complainant and the appropriate attendance centers.
        
                  j.    The individual filing the challenge is kept informed by the Superintendent of the status of the reconsideration request throughout the reconsideration process.  The individual filing the challenge and known interested parties are given appropriate notice of meetings as required by law.

                  k.    Following the superintendent’s decision with respect to the committee's recommendation, the individual may appeal the decision to the board for review.  

                   l.    A recommendation to sustain a challenge will not be interpreted as a judgment of irresponsibility on the part of the individuals involved in the original selection or use of the material.

                  m.    Requests to reconsider materials which have previously been reconsidered by the committee must receive approval of two-thirds of the committee members before the materials will again be reconsidered.  

                   n.    If necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the committee, the committee may consolidate related challenges, or decline to hear multiple challenges to the same materials.  Generally, the committee will not hear subsequent challenges to the same materials within the same school year.
 

I.C. Iowa Code	Description
Iowa Code  § 279.8	Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees
Iowa Code  § 280.14	Uniform School Requirements - Administrators
Iowa Code  § 280.3	Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements
Iowa Code  § 301	Textbooks
Iowa Code 279.74	Powers and Duties - Specific Defined Concepts
I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code	Description
281 I.A.C. 12.3	Administration

Cross References

Code	Description
213	Public Participation in Board Meetings

 

 

Approved  7/10/89     Reviewed  12/15/23                  Revised 12/15/23 

                                                                     

 

 

 

Parent/Guardian Signature

I have read and understand the information provided regarding appropriate use of technology at Janesville Consolidated School District.  I also understand that my child’s work (writing, drawings, etc.) may occasionally be published on the internet.

I understand this form will be kept on file at the school.

 

____________________________________________
(Parent Name – Print)

 

____________________________________________               _______________
(Parent Signature)                                                                                                      (Date)

 

 

Student Signature

(Parents, please review this policy with your child and have them respond to the following)

I have read the Acceptable Use Policy and agree to abide by these provisions.  I understand that violation of these provisions may constitute suspension or revocation of internet and/or technology privileges.

I agree to be responsible for payment of costs incurred by accessing any internet services that incur a cost.

 

_____________________________________________
(Student Name – Print)

 

_____________________________________________              ________________
(Student Signature)                                                                                                     (Date)

     

 

Approved   09/07/96                        
Reviewed   11/15/21            
Revised 7/13/09

 

Students who violate the Acceptable Use Policy shall be subject to, but not limited to, the following consequences. Additional District Policy may be applicable to the violation.

 

First Offense: Loss of internet access for a period of 30 school days.

Second Offense: Loss of internet access for a period of 90 school days.

Third Offense: Loss of all internet and/or technology privileges for a period of 1 calendar year.

 

 

Approved 09/07/96                   
Reviewed 11/15/21                   
Revised 7/19/11

 

I have read and understand the information provided regarding appropriate use of technology resources at Janesville Consolidated School District. I agree to abide by these provisions and I understand that violations will result in disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal.

I agree to be responsible for payment of costs incurred by accessing any internet services that have costs involved.

I understand this form will be kept on file at the school.

 

____________________________________________
(Employee Name – Print)

 

____________________________________________               _______________
(Employee Signature)                                                                                        (Date)

 

 

Approved 09/07/96                   
Reviewed 11/15/21                   
Revised 7/13/09, 7/19/11

 

• This list is by no mean exhaustive, but an attempt to provide examples of activities which fall into the category of unacceptable use.

• Users should not download copy or store any software applications in their server space unless approved by the Technology Coordinator. (Do not drag applications to your desktop.)

• The network may not be used for commercial purposes. Users may not give away or sell products or services through the system.

• Use of network for advertising or unsolicited political lobbying is prohibited.

• The network may not be used for any activity, or to transmit any material, that violates United States or local laws. This includes, but is not limited to, illegal activities such as threatening the safety of another person or violating copyright laws.

• Network users may not use vulgar, derogatory, or obscene language. Users may not engage in personal attacks, harass another person, or post private information about another person.

• Network users may not log on to someone else’s account or attempt to access another user’s files. “Hacking” or otherwise trying to gain access to another person’s or organization’s computer system is prohibited. Never share your password with anyone.

• Users may not access material that is obscene or that promotes illegal acts. If a user accidentally accesses this type of information, he or she should immediately get out of the site, then notify a teacher, librarian, and/or network administrator.

• Network users may not engage in “spamming” or participate in chain letters. Any email forwarded to mailing lists should be directly related to school business.

• Users may not bypass the school’s internet filter. This includes the use of proxy servers.

 

 

Approved 09/07/96             
Reviewed 11/15/21                   
Revised 09/19/12

 

• Never give out your last name, address, phone number, age, school, or where you hang out. Tell your parents or an adult if someone asks for this information.

• Choose a nickname/username that is appropriate and does not include your real name.

• Never share your password with anyone.

• Never agree to meet in person with anyone you have met online unless you first have the approval of a parent or guardian.

• Notify an adult immediately if you receive a message that may be inappropriate or if you encounter any material that violates the Acceptable Use Policy.

• Your parents should instruct you if there is additional material that they think would be inappropriate for you to access. The JCSD expects you to follow your parent’s wishes in this matter.  Remember that everything you read online may not be true.

• Never respond to messages that are obscene, threatening, or make you feel uncomfortable. If you receive a threatening email, do not delete it. Tell an adult and they can contact your service provider for assistance in tracing it.

• Don’t say anything in text that you wouldn’t want the public to know.

• If someone in a chat room says or does something inappropriate, block them and do not respond.

• Do not pretend to be someone you are not.

• Do not cyberbully. Do not say mean and rude things.

 

BE GOOD DIGITAL CITIZENS

Technology makes it easy and fast to access and post information online. Stop and think before you type. Are you being a good digital citizen?

- Don’t search for illegal, crude, rude, or inappropriate things.

- Don’t harass other students through blogs

- Don’t copyright infringe or plagiarize, or download anything illegally.

- If you ever have to think if the site you want to use is appropriate, it probably is not.

- Never post personal information, such as your full name, phone number, address, where you

   work, etc. Google yourself. Would you want a future employer to see what you find? Could

   someone find you based on your online information?

- Think before you type. Would you say it to their face?

- Evaluate web content. Everything on the internet is not true.

- Know when it is appropriate to play online games or access non-educational sites.

 

 

Approved 09/07/96                   
Reviewed 11/15/21                               
Revised 7/19/11