Acceptable Use Policy
Tiverton Public Schools
Internet Access Agreement

(Revised 8/01 per CIPA compliance)

Introduction

           The Tiverton Public Schools (TPS) are providing students and faculty with access to the Internet.  The Internet is a rich resource of information and fundamental to preparation of citizens and future employees.  Access to the Internet enables students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, bulletin boards, and other resources, while exchanging messages with people around the world.  Students will be provided with guidelines and lists of resources particularly suited to curriculum, and learning objectives.  Students will conduct their Internet work in a supervised environment.  However, access to the Internet also has the potential to be abused and made inappropriate for a learning community.  Just as in the greater world, it is possible to come across information that may be offensive, morally objectionable, or pornographic.  Attempts will be made to install security software to diminish this possibility.  Users will not find inappropriate material unless they look for it.  Just as students and adults are responsible for their behavior away from a computer, they are responsible for their behavior while working with one. 

Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and the purpose of this Agreement is to define acceptable and unacceptable use of the Internet by the TPS community.  Unacceptable use, as defined by this Agreement may result in restriction or cancellation of the access privilege.  These sanctions will be at the discretion of the Library Media Specialist (elementary), Technology Coordinator or Library Media Specialist (middle school), or the Library Media Specialist (secondary).

Acceptable Use

Acceptable use of the TPS Internet access is any use which is consistent with the educational objectives of the Tiverton Public Schools.  The Internet offers a wealth of Internet also offer the opportunity for the exchange of ideas and information and collaborative work.  All communications should be polite with appropriate language use.

Unacceptable Use

Illegal Activity.  It is unacceptable use to  in any way promote or engage in any activities which are deemed criminal under federal, state or local laws, including but not limited to copyright laws.

Hacking and Other Vandalism.  It is unacceptable use to maliciously attempt to harm or destroy the hardware or data of another user, whether at TPS or at any site connected to the Internet.  This includes, but is not limited to, the creation and spreading of computer viruses.  It is also unacceptable use to attempt to use another's account, including the Computer System Administrators' accounts, without written permission of the other person.

Offensive and Obscene Materials.  It is unacceptable use to send or receive any data that are offensive and/or obscene according to TPS standards and purposes.

Private Commercial Gain.  It is unacceptable use to engage in activity for private or financial  gain.

No Warranties 

TPS will work with its service provider (RINet) to make Internet service reliable and secure.  TPS will also work with every user to promote technical skills and acceptable use.  However, TPS makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing.  TPS will not be responsible for any damages you suffer.  This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries or service interruption from whatever cause.

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