Log-In AUP
Pittsfield Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy—Displayed on Login Screen
This computer is the property of the Pittsfield Public Schools. It is to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner in accordance with the District’s mission and Computer Acceptable Use Policy and regulations. Logging in implies understanding and acceptance of the following:
- Users may only access computer and network resources through their own authorized computer account. Users should protect their passwords and not share them with anyone.
- Students should never disclose personal information like home addresses and phone numbers on the Internet.
- District computer and network resources are intended primarily for academic and school-related purposes. Playing games or using network resources for non-academic purposes is not permitted.
- Users will not intentionally disrupt network users, services or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer worms and viruses, and using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the network.
Acceptable Use Policy
The Pittsfield Public Schools have invested in computer technology, network infrastructure, and Internet access to enhance the learning opportunities for all students and staff, to improve communications and to enhance administrative efficiency. The district is the owner of the computer technology and will establish the regulations for policy determining the use of that technology.
The Pittsfield Public School district offers Internet access for students and staff. The district’s Internet system has been established for specific educational purposes to include classroom activities, career development, and limited high-quality, self-discovery activities. The system has not been established as a free public access forum. Further, the system may not be used for commercial purposes or political lobbying. The district has the right to place reasonable restrictions on the material users access and post, the training users need to have before they are allowed to use the system, and to enforce all rules set forth in district regulations and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Students and staff should have no expectation of privacy or confidentiality in the content of electronic communications or other computer files sent and received on the district/school computer network or stored in his/her directory. The district or school network’s system manager, or other authorized school employee, may, at any time, review the subject, content, and appropriateness of electronic communications or other computer files, reporting any violations of regulations to appropriate school administrators.
The use of the school district’s computer technology is a privilege and may be revoked at any time, as violations warrant. All students and staff are required to sign an Acceptable Use Contract before using any district computer or accessing the network. Specific regulations of the contract will be determined by the Superintendent, with recommendations from the Technology Advisory Committee.
Disclaimer
The Pittsfield Public Schools makes no express or implied warranties for the computer, network, or Internet access it provides. The Pittsfield Public Schools cannot completely eliminate access to information that is offensive or illegal and resides on networks outside of the Pittsfield Public Schools’ system. The accuracy or quality of information obtained cannot be guaranteed. The Pittsfield Public Schools will not guarantee the availability of access to individual computers, the district network or the Internet and will not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to technical or other difficulties.