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Procedures for the Use of Electronic Resources
The Lexington Public Schools will:
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provide, maintain, and upgrade, as needed, access to electronic resources
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provide staff and students with copies of the procedures and the Acceptable Use Policy for using electronic resources
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continue to provide staff development opportunities to enhance their skills in using electronic resources
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upon the request of a staff member, offer staff accounts and classroom accounts
Staff Members will:
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develop skills and knowledge in the use of electronic resources to enable them to assist students
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correlate the use of electronic resources with District goals and curriculum guidelines
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consult the guidelines for instructional materials contained in Board
of Education Policy and will honor such goals in the selection of
electronic resources
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select appropriate sites prior to student use by advance screening
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be familiar with and follow established operational procedures for electronic resources and the Acceptable Use Policy
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provide appropriate guidance for students as they use electronic resources
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provide close supervision of students as they use electronic resources given the sensitive nature of some sites
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document student misuse of independent access privileges using
developed and/or existing student discipline referral forms and processes
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teach and model responsible use of electronic resources following the
guidelines for student conduct referred to by Board of Education Policy
and guidelines for staff and student access to electronic
resources contained in Board of Education Policy
Classroom Use:
Classroom use is defined as student use of Internet
resources under the direction and supervision of a teacher or paraprofessional whether in the classroom, computer
lab or media center.
Students will:
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receive a copy of the electronic resources Acceptable Use Policy and
sign the appropriate form, agreeing to abide by these procedures and
policies
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act in a considerate and responsible manner when using electronic resources
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be subject to a series of consequences should they choose not to follow the established guidelines
The consequences of unacceptable use are:
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1. Suspension and/or termination of electronic resource use privileges
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2. And/or additional disciplinary action as determined at the building
level in line with existing practice regarding unacceptable language
and/or behavior
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3. And/or referral to law enforcement authorities for criminal or civil prosecution
Independent Use: Independent use is defined as student use of the
Internet during the school day for independent study and or research.
Students will:
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follow all of the guidelines established for classroom use
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obtain parental permission prior to seeking independent access to electronic resources
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recognize that classroom work takes precedence over independent use
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understand that independent use may be restricted or revoked if a student's academic performance is unsatisfactory
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