(See also Copyright Policy Statement; Use of Technology and Equipment) 

Purpose Statement 

The District provides students and employees with access to the District’s computer network system, including Internet access, in an effort to expand the informational and communication resources in furtherance of the District’s goal of promoting student learning and educational excellence. The District recognizes the importance of emerging technologies and seeks to integrate them responsibly to benefit students, employees, and families. The District supports teachers in incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the learning experience effectively, ethically, and safely, while maintaining our educational values and standards. The expanded use of these resources will enhance student learning, increase staff productivity, and result in better communication between the District, patrons, and other affiliates. 

The District will determine approved AI tools and their usage, ensuring they are age-appropriate and meet security, data privacy, and academic standards. All staff must ensure their AI usage complies with privacy and data protection laws and District policies. Sensitive or confidential information (e.g., student details, personal data) must not be entered into any AI system. Violations of this policy will be addressed according to the District’s discipline policies. 

The Internet provides access to vast storehouses of information and instant communication with millions of people all over the world. Material is available that may not be considered to be of educational value by the District or which is inappropriate for distribution to children. The District will take available precautions, such as firewalls and content filters, to restrict access to inappropriate material. Under no circumstances are the users to attempt to bypass the firewalls, and/or content filters. 

The value of the information and interaction available on the Internet outweighs the possibility that students may procure material which is not consistent with the District educational goals. Internet access is coordinated through a complex association of government agencies, regional, and state networks. The efficient operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end user and the user’s adherence to generally accepted guidelines. The guidelines provided in this policy are designed to promote the efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of network resources. If a District user violates any of these provisions, the user’s account will be terminated, and future access could be denied. 

Acceptable Use 

The use of the District system, whether by students, faculty, or staff, must be in support of education and consistent with the goals and strategic objectives of the District. The transmission of any material in violation of federal or state law or regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. Use of the District system for commercial activities is not acceptable. 

Parent/Guardian Consent for Students

In order for a student to gain access to the District system, the student’s parent/guardian must be provided a copy of the Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy and sign the Student Internet/Computer Release Agreement requesting that his/her child be given Internet access under the terms and conditions described in this policy. Parents/guardians may withdraw their consent at any time. There is, however, a wide range of information available through the Internet, which is not appropriate for access by minors, has no educational value, or does not meet with the particular values of the families of the student. The District system contains devices and restrictions on use intended to prevent access to inappropriate material or information. It is impossible for the District to guarantee that students will not be exposed to inappropriate material through their use of the Internet. Therefore, the District believes that parents/guardians bear primary responsibility for communicating acceptable behavior and family values to their children. The District encourages parents/guardians to discuss with their children what material is and is not acceptable to access through the District system. 

Privilege of Use 

The District Network and Internet access is a privilege afforded to students, faculty, and other employees of the District. Use of these resources is a privilege. Inappropriate use as defined by the terms of this agreement may result in a cancellation of those privileges and/or disciplinary actions. 

Inappropriate or Excessive Use 

Each system user will comply with all District policies governing Network and Internet access and to abide by generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These general rules include, but are not limited to, the following: 

1. Appropriate Language: Do not use abusive language in messages to others. Be polite. Do not use obscene or profane language, vulgarities, and rude or disrespectful language. Do not engage in personal attacks or activities intended to distress or annoy another user. 

2. Student Safety Usage: Do not reveal personal contact information. This information includes telephone numbers and addresses. Do not use the Internet to arrange meetings with persons met online. Users will promptly disclose to the teacher, District system administrator, or to any other member of the faculty or staff messages considered to be inappropriate. The user will also recognize threatening behavior as cyber bullying. The user will not become a victim or perpetrator of cyberbullying. The user will report any threats made against them to a teacher or administrator. Users found to be perpetrating cyberbullying will be disciplined appropriately. Teachers will implement age-appropriate activities and/or dialogue which will address appropriate online behavior. 

3. Electronic Mail: Electronic mail (email) is not a private communication. The District and system administrators have access to email, email accounts, and network activity. Accessing personal, home email accounts, social media, or any other personal electronic account, should not interfere with the performance of an employee’s duties. 

4. Network Resources: System users should not use the network in a way that will disrupt the use of the network for other users. 

5. Non-Educational Media: System users are prohibited from transferring non-educational media through the District network. This includes, but is not limited to: software, games,

video, and music (MP3 files). The downloading or use of software products that are used for data capturing is strictly prohibited. 

6. Personal Equipment: System users are not allowed to use personal equipment (including laptop computers) to access the District’s network without prior permission from the Technology Department. However, guest network access will be available to students enrolled in online courses or other visitors attending professional meetings. Individuals who use personal equipment to access the network agree to waive any right to privacy which may exist in any file, data, email, or other information that may be contained on the hardware. 

7. Servers: There are many servers available for customers throughout Jenks Public Schools. When server use is appropriate, customers will be advised as to how to access the server and will be given appropriate credentials. It is a violation of law to access or attempt to access servers without authorization. Violators will be criminally prosecuted. 

Limitation of Liability 

The District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services provided. The District will not be responsible for damages which users may suffer through use of the District system, or the Internet, including, but not limited to, loss of information or files or interruption of service. The District is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through use of the District system or the Internet. The District is not responsible for financial obligations which may be incurred through use of the District system. 

Security 

Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves multiple users. Users are responsible for their individual accounts and should take precautions to prevent others from accessing those accounts. Under no conditions should a user provide his/her personal password to another person. If a potential security problem has been identified on the District system or the Internet, the District Administrator must be notified immediately. Any attempt to log on to the Internet as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with the District system or any other computer system may be denied further access. 

Vandalism 

Vandalism of District hardware, software or the system itself will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy the property or data of the District. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses or actions that disrupt all or a portion of the District’s computer system. All system users shall avoid the accidental spread of computer viruses by strict adherence to District policies governing the downloading of software. No system user may use the system to "hack" or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any other computer system, network or site or any unauthorized portion of the District’s system. 

Inappropriate Material 

Access to information shall not be restricted or denied solely because of the political, religious, or philosophical content of the material. However, system users must realize that rights go

hand-in-hand with responsibilities and agree not to use the District system to access information or to distribute information or material which is: 

1. Obscene to minors, meaning material which, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors and when an average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find that the written material, taken as a whole, appeals to an obsessive interest in sex by minors. 

2. Libelous, meaning a false and unprivileged statement about a specific individual which tends to harm the individual's reputation. 

3. Vulgar, lewd, or indecent material which, taken as a whole, an average person would deem improper for access by or distribution to minors because of sexual connotations or profane language. 

4. Display or promotion of unlawful products or services, meaning material which advertises or advocates the use of products or services prohibited by law from being sold or provided to minors. 

5. Group defamation or hate literature, meaning material which disparages a group or a member of a group on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status or disability. This includes racial and religious epithets, slurs, insults and abuse. 

6. Disruptive to school operations, meaning material which, on the basis of past experience or based upon specific instances of actual or threatened disruptions relating to the information or material in question, is likely to cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation of school activities or school discipline. 

Application and Enforceability 

The terms and conditions set forth in this policy shall be deemed to be incorporated in their entirety by the terms and conditions contained in this policy. The system user acknowledges that any violation of this policy may result in access privileges being revoked, disciplinary action being taken, or criminal prosecution. 

Home Page and Web Sites 

Jenks Public Schools’ Internet/Intranet home pages and Web sites are an important communication and information tool for the District. They must be monitored and updated on a regular basis to maintain a high standard of presentation and content. The Executive Director of Communications, who serves as the District Webmaster, is responsible for the style, content, and presentation of the District’s Internet/Intranet home pages and Web sites. All additions or deletions from the District home page and Web sites must be submitted to the Executive Director of Communications for approval and posting. Individual sites and departments may have their own home pages. All home pages must adhere to this policy and the guidelines set forth by the Webmaster. 

Revised by the Board of Education May 2008 

Revised May 2012 

Revised January 2013 

Revised June 2019 

Revised January 2025