2. Overview
⢠Definition â a document that outlines a
set of rules to be followed by users or
customers of a set of computing
resources, which could be a computer
network, website or large computer
system. An AUP clearly states what the
user is and is not allowed to do with the
these resources.
(http://www.techopedia.com/definition/2471/acceptable-use-policy-aup)
4. Overview
⢠Written with clear and concise language
⢠Should include:
â A preamble
â A definition section
â A policy statement
â An acceptable uses section
â An unacceptable uses section
â A violations/sanctions section
⢠(https://www.scholastic.com/librarians/tech/techpolicy.htm)
⢠(http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr093.shtml)
6. BCPS Policy
Students shall:
⢠Use telecommunications for educational
purposes.
⢠Communicate with others in a courteous and
respectful manner.
⢠Maintain the privacy of an individual's personal
information such as address, phone
number, password(s), and respect the same
privacy of others.
⢠Use only telecommunications accounts and
passwords provided by the BCPS.
⢠Report any incident of harassment to the
supervising employee.
⢠Comply with copyright laws and intellectual
property rights of others.
⢠Agree to the review of student
communications, data, and files by the
Baltimore County Public Schools.
⢠Report violation of this Telecommunications
Acceptable Use Policy to the supervising
employee.
Students shall not:
â˘Knowingly enter unauthorized computer
networks or software to tamper or destroy data.
â˘Bypass the school systemâs filtering server.
â˘Access or distribute
abusive, harassing, bullying, libelous, obscene,
offensive, profane
pornographic, threatening, sexually explicit, or
illegal material.
â˘Install unauthorized software on computers.
â˘Use telecommunications for
commercial, purchasing, or illegal purposes.
â˘Use telecommunications in any other manner
that would violate the School Boardâs
disciplinary policies.
7. BCPS Policy
Employees shall:
⢠Use telecommunications for educational
purposes only.
⢠Communicate with others in a courteous and
professional manner.
⢠Comply with the privacy rights of all persons.
⢠Comply with copyright laws and intellectual
property rights of others.
⢠Comply with related Board Policies and
Superintendentâs Rules.
⢠Report to the office head/principal or designee
receipt of electronic messages which threaten to
endanger the safety of students, employees, or
other persons.
⢠Agree to the review of employee
communications, data, text, and files by the
system network administrator, web
team, principal, and/or office or school
webmaster.
⢠Report to the office head/principal or designee
any suspected violations of Policy and Rule 4104
and 6202.
⢠Safeguard confidential information available to
Employees shall not:
â˘Use the BCPS telecommunications network
for personal reasons.
â˘Bypass the school systemâs filtering proxy
server.
â˘Access or distribute
abusive, harassing, bullying, libelous, obscene,
offensive, profane, pornographic, threatening,
sexually explicit, or illegal material.
â˘Use telecommunications for
lobbying, commercial, or illegal purposes.
â˘Knowingly enter unauthorized computer
networks or software to tamper or destroy data.
â˘Install unauthorized software on computers.
â˘Incur unauthorized financial obligation to the
BCPS.
â˘Share passwords to access BCPS computer
networks, services, and/or information
resources.
â˘Use telecommunications in any other manner
that would violate Board policy and rules
8. BCPS Policy
⢠Violation of the AUP could mean
suspended Telecommunications
privileges or other disciplinary action
9. Communication - Employees
⢠Review and sign at time of hiring
⢠Review at the beginning of every school
year
⢠Easily accessible on the district web site
10. Communication - Students
⢠Review on the first day of school
â Or the first day for a late entrant
⢠Reviewed in classes that will use
Telecommunication devices
⢠Easily accessible on the district web site
11. Implementation with Students
⢠Lessons on:
â Proper use of Telecommunications
â Digital Citizenship
â Ethical use of the Internet
⢠Teachers must be vigilant
â Physical set up and positioning
â Monitor student activity
⢠Create clear directions and expectations
12. Implementation for Teachers
⢠Professional Development
â At least once a year
⢠Use district devices only for work related
needs
â Use home computer for all personal needs
⢠Training in Copyright Law
⢠Restricted access for installing new
software
13. Sources
⢠Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). (2013). Techopedia. Retrieved from:
http://www.techopedia.com/definition/2471/acceptable-use-policy-aup
⢠Why Have a Technology Policy in Your School?. (2013). Scholastic.
Retrieved from: https://www.scholastic.com/librarians/tech/techpolicy.htm
⢠Getting Started on the Internet: Developing an Acceptable Use Policy
(AUP). (2013). Education World. Retrieved from:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr093.shtml
⢠BCPS Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy for Students. (2013).
Baltimore County Public Schools. Retrieved from:
http://www.bcps.org/system/policies_rules/forms_exhibits/6000Series/FOR
M6202A.pdf
⢠BCPS Telecommunications Acceptable Use Policy for Employees. (2013).
Baltimore County Public Schools. Retrieved from:
http://www.bcps.org/system/policies_rules/FORMS_EXHIBITS/4000SERIE
S/FORM4104A.pdf