Student Access to Technology

and Networked Resources

Individual User Release Form

Medical Lake School District Board Policy # 2314

The use of district computers is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use WILL result in cancellation of these privileges. The system administrators will deem what is inappropriate use and their decision is final. The system administrators may close an account at any time as necessary.

Internet Use

Network Resources

• All use of the network must be in support of education and research, and consistent with the mission of the district. District reserves the right to prioritize use and access to the system.
• The unauthorized installation, use, storage or distribution of copyrighted material or software is prohibited.
• Use of the system to access, store or distribute obscene or pornographic material is prohibited.

• Accounts are to be used only by the owner for authorized purposes. Users may not share their account information with another person. Account owners are ultimately responsible for all activity pertaining to their account.
• Users should frequently delete unused files. Diligent effort must be made to conserve system resources.

Computer Use

• The workstation is not to be used for personal entertainment.
• Workstation components including hardware, software or any peripherals shall not be destroyed, modified or altered in any way.
• Never leave a computer session without logging out of your account.
• Permission must be granted before plugging any devices into a computer or network.

• Workstations are setup by district technology staff. Changing settings or attempting to bypass security measures is strictly prohibited.

Medical Lake School District has taken precautions to restrict access to controversial materials; however it is impossible to control all circumstances.

Medical Lake School District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied. The district will not be responsible for damages suffered including the loss of data.

I have read the above statements and agree to follow them. Any violations of this agreement may result in losing my computer privileges and other disciplinary consequences.

Date _________

Student Name (please print) __________________________________

Student Signature __________________________________________

As parent or guardian of this student, I have read this agreement. I understand this access is designed for educational purposes. Medical Lake School District has taken precautions to eliminate controversial material; however, I also recognize that it is impossible for the district to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not hold them responsible for materials acquired on the network. I hereby give permission for my child to use the Internet.

Parent/Guardian Name (please Print) _____________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________________

Parent Permission Form for Web Publishing of Student Work

I understand that my child’s art work, writing, and/or picture may be under consideration for publication on the district’s web site. I further understand that all work will appear with a copyright notice prohibiting the copying of the work without express written permission. In the event anyone requests such permission, those requests will be forwarded to me as parent. No home address, telephone number, or e-mail address will be posted.

I grant permission for the Web publishing as described above until my child graduates or I elect to rescind this authorization.

(Please check all that apply)

_____ You may publish my child’s work on the district’s web page

_____ You may publish my child’s picture on the district’s web page

____­_ You may publish my child’s first name on the district’s web page

Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________