Virginia Academy Acceptable Use
Policy (AUP)
Staff
Responsibilities for Using Network Resources
The use of Virginia Academy computers,
computer systems, computer networks, software, and Internet is to support
research and education in and among academic institutions by providing access
to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. Content
residing on Virginia Academy owned resources is property of Virginia Academy.
The use of Virginia Academy computers, computer systems, computer networks,
software, and Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will
result in a cancellation of those privileges. Illegal activities are strictly
forbidden. All information including electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed
to be private. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be
reported to the appropriate authorities. The system and building
administrators will deem what is inappropriate use, and their decision and the
consequences are final.
Network Standards
1. Using the network resources in such a
way that would disrupt the use of the network is prohibited.
2. Train and monitor student in the
proper use of network resources and Student AUP policy.
3. Revealing personal information of
yourself or others is prohibited.
4. All, but not limited to, external
media storage devices such as floppy disks, flash/jump drives, CD-R/RW, and
storage cards must be scanned by a staff/faculty member for viruses before use
on the school network and/or computers.
5. Always log off of the network when
your session is complete.
6. Sharing your Virginia Academy issued
username and password is prohibited.
7. Learn proper network navigation
techniques to facilitate printer selection, document saving, and data
confidentiality.
8. Use of personal cell phones must
adhere to Virginia Academy guidelines.
Use of Data
1. Access, utilize and store confidential
data responsibly.
2. Use strong passwords and follow
network etiquette to secure sensitive data.
3. Do not grant access to others by
placing data in “open” network resources.
4. Protect confidentiality and act
responsibly when accessing data or resources.
5. Protect Staff and Student identifiable
data from misuse.
6. Do not falsely manipulate/alter or
misrepresent data.
7. It is a violation to knowingly attempt
to access resources that you don’t have permission to utilize as part of your
job function.
8. It is your responsibility to report instances
where you have access to data/resources that not part of your job function.
Email Use
1. Email is a Virginia Academy service
and is to be used for instructional and administrative purposes.
2. Group mailing to the whole staff must
be first cleared with the administrator to ensure appropriateness.
3. Sent messages cannot always be
retrieved. Be just as careful when sending e-mail as you would be in
committing to paper your thoughts or reactions.
4. Be polite. Messages typed in all
capital letters are the computer equivalent of shouting and considered rude.
5. Using inappropriate language such as
swearing or vulgarity, or ethnic or racial slurs, or obscene pictures is
prohibited.
6. Pretending to be someone else when
sending/receiving messages is inappropriate.
Internet Acceptable Use
1.
Access only course
related materials for educational purposes.
2.
Credit all Internet
resources appropriately.
3.
Train students in the
proper use of all Internet resources and convey the understanding that all
information on the internet is not necessarily
valid.
4.
Convey to students expectations
for appropriate use.
5.
Convey to students consequences
for inappropriate use such as off-task behavior, impolite or abusive language,
accessing unapproved sites, sending/printing materials or information without
permission.
6.
Monitor student use to
keep students on task and maintaining focus.
7.
Supervise student use and
intervene when necessary to ensure appropriateness of materials being
accessed.
8.
Follow school procedures
for preventing unauthorized use.
Restrictions
1. Installing programs to the Virginia
Academy’s network system without appropriate authorization is prohibited.
2. Copying and distribution of
unauthorized materials such as but not limited to video, audio, and image files
is prohibited.
3. Use of Virginia Academy equipment for
personal financial gain is strictly prohibited.
4. Accessing the Virginia Academy network
using any non-Virginia Academy devices is prohibited. (example – a personal
wireless laptop)
5. Damaging and vandalizing computers,
computer systems or computer networks is prohibited.
6. Printing non-course related materials
is strictly prohibited.
7. Accessing and using non-Virginia Academy
provided email is strictly prohibited.
Violations of the
above may result in disciplinary actions and/or loss of access privileges.
Virginia Academy Training
1. All new staff members are recommended
to attend a 3.0 hour staff development training on the AUP by Virginia Academy
personnel.
2. All staff members are required to
review the AUP annually and have a current signature page of compliance on file
at the campus level.
Substitutes
Daily Substitutes
1. No network, email, and computer access
allowed.
2. Students are not allowed to access
computers while a substitute is present unless it is a technology curriculum
based class or facilitated by a staff member for example CCC or Carnegie lab
manager.
Long Term Substitutes & Student Teachers
1. Network and email access allowed.
2. Must follow Staff AUP guidelines and
have a signature form on file.
3. Remote access/terminal server access
is not allowed.
Visiting Instructors
1. Network access only.
2. Must follow Staff AUP guidelines and
have a signature form on file.
3. Email access, online grade book, and
remote access/terminal server access is not allowed.
Parent Center Visitors
1. Must follow Staff AUP guidelines.
Disclaimers
Virginia Academy makes
no warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, for the provided
access.
·
The
staff, faculty, school, and Virginia Academy are not responsible for any
damages incurred, including but not limited to, loss of data resulting from
delays or interruption of service, for the loss of data stored on Virginia
Academy resources.
·
The
staff, faculty, school, and Virginia Academy are not responsible for
information obtained through Virginia Academy network resources resulting in
criminal or terrorist activities.