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Technology Use Policies and Administrative Regulations

All employees who use District technology resources are required to follow the regulations set forth in BP 4040 and AR 4040, "Employee Use of Technology."

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BP 4040

Employee Use Of Technology

The Governing Board recognizes that technology can enhance employee performance by improving access to and exchange of information, offering effective tools to assist in providing a quality instructional program, and facilitating operations. The Board expects all employees to learn to use the available electronic resources that will assist them in their jobs. As needed, staff shall receive training in the appropriate use of these resources.

(cf. 0440 - District Technology Plan)
(cf. 4032 - Reasonable Accommodation)
(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4231 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4331 - Staff Development)
(cf. 6162.7 - Use of Technology in Instruction)

Employees shall be responsible for the appropriate use of the district's electronic resources. The primary intent of these resources is the effective and expedient disposition of employee responsibilities. Use of district e-mail for political campaigns or other political activities is illegal. Incidental personal use may be permitted as a revocable courtesy.

cf. 4119.25/4219.25/4319.25 - Political Activities of Employees)

Employees should be aware that computer files and communications over electronic networks, including e-mail and voice mail, are not private or confidential. Such files and communications are the property of the district.

To ensure proper use, the Superintendent or designee may monitor the district's technological resources, including e-mail and voice mail systems, at any time without advance notice or consent.

The Superintendent or designee shall establish administrative regulations which outline employee obligations and responsibilities related to the use of technology. Employees who fail to abide by these regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action, revocation of the user account and legal action as appropriate.

(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)

The Superintendent or designee may establish guidelines and limits on the use of technological resources. He/she shall ensure that all employees using these resources receive copies of related policies, regulations and guidelines.

(cf. 4112.9/4212.9/4312.9 - Employee Notifications)

In the event that the use of an electronic resource adversely affects the working conditions of one or more employees, the Superintendent or designee shall notify the employees' exclusive representative.

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

11600-11609 Education Technology Grant Program Act of 1996
51870-51874 Educational Technology

GOVERNMENT CODE

3543.1 Rights of employee organizations

PENAL CODE

632 Eavesdropping on or recording confidential communications

PUBLIC LAW 107-110

2401-2441 Enhancing Education Through Technology Act, No Child Left Behind Act, Title II, Part D
2441 Internet safety

Management Resources:

CDE PUBLICATIONS

K-12 Network Technology Planning Guide: Building the Future, 1994

CDE PROGRAM ADVISORIES

1223.94 Acceptable Use of Electronic Information Resources

Policy FAIRFIELD-SUISUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: May 24, 2001 Fairfield, California

AR 4040

Employee Use Of Technology

Staff will employ electronic mail on a frequent basis at work as a primary tool for communications. The district may rely upon this medium to communicate information, and all staff will be responsible for checking and reading messages frequently and regularly.

The computer and telephone networks are provided for staff and students to conduct research and communicate with others. Communications over the district networks are primarily public in nature; therefore, general rules and standards for professional behavior and communications will apply.

Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and to ensure that staff members are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on district systems will be private. The district reserves the right to monitor any on-line communications for improper use and to limit the use of district resources.

The following behaviors are not permitted on district networks:

1. Sending or displaying inflammatory, offensive or unprofessional messages or pictures.
2. Transmitting material that is insulting, threatening, obscene, disruptive or sexually explicit, or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based on their race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or political beliefs.
3. Using the district e-mail system for gossip, including personal information about yourself or others, for forwarding messages under circumstances likely to embarrass the sender, or for personal or unprofessional responses to business correspondence or work situations.
4. Promoting unethical practices or any activity prohibited by law or district policy.
5. Engaging in practices that threaten the network or network security (e.g., loading files that may introduce a virus).
6. Violating copyright laws or terms of applicable software licensing agreements.
7. Unauthorized using of others' passwords.
8. Trespassing in others' folders, documents, or files.
9. Intentionally or carelessly wasting limited resources (e.g., storing entertainment MP3 and video files, online gaming files).
10. Assisting a campaign for election of any person to any office or for the promotion of or opposition to any ballot proposition.
11. Employing the network for commercial purposes.
12. Violating regulations prescribed by the district.
13. Conducting formal union business. However, communications will be permitted subject to reasonable regulations as provided in this policy and administrative regulation.
14. Promoting, supporting or celebrating religion or religious institutions.
15. Performing unauthorized mass mailings (i.e., without the advance approval of the appropriate site or district-level administrator).

Users shall report any security problem or misuse of the network to the Superintendent or designee. The Network Administrator will report inappropriate behaviors to the employee's supervisor who will take appropriate action in conjunction with the Network Administrator. Violations may result in an immediate loss of access and/or disciplinary action. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.

Each employee shall be given copies of this policy and procedures.

Regulation FAIRFIELD-SUISUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

approved: May 24, 2001 Fairfield, California