Common use of Music, Games, or Programs Clause in Contracts

Music, Games, or Programs. ● Sound must be muted at all times on the device unless a teacher would give permission. ● Students at PJHS are encouraged to purchase their own headsets/earbuds. Headphones with microphones are encouraged as well. ● Listening to music on the Chromebook is only allowed with permission from a teacher. Listening to music on YouTube is not permitted. ● Software and apps will be provided by PCUSD. Data will be stored through different apps on the Chromebook such as Google Drive. ● Internet games that are not assigned by the classroom teacher are prohibited. ● Comply with all trademark and copyright laws and all license agreements. If you are unsure of these laws, please refer to technology support staff. ● Plagiarism is a violation of PCUSD rules. Give credit to all sources used, whether quoted or summarized. This includes all forms of media. ● Use or possession of hacking software is strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to PCUSD discipline. Violation of applicable state or federal law may result in criminal prosecution. Students will not be able to print directly from their Chromebooks at school. Students will have the opportunity to print from other computers at school. Pana CUSD 8 will install Internet filtering on the school network that meets the federally regulated Child Internet Protection Act. Although the district does make every effort to block inappropriate material on school systems, it’s important for parents/guardians to monitor activity on their child’s electronic devices and understand that nothing is foolproof. We recommend that parents/guardians take an active role to view what content students are viewing on Chromebooks outside the classroom setting. Students removing filtering software and/or bypassing filtering (proxy redirectors, etc) will be disciplined in accordance with the District Acceptable Use Policy and Parent/Student Handbook. Each student is responsible for the content viewed on their Chromebook. Chromebooks are equipped with a camera and recording device. Before posting any picture or video online, ask permission of any individuals appearing in the media. Cameras may never be used in a locker room or restroom per state statute or for taking inappropriate photos and/or videos. Student files are stored in the cloud. All work is automatically backed up to the cloud, Google Drive, when connected to the Internet. PCUSD makes no guarantee that the district's network will be up and running 100% of the time. In the rare case that the network is down, the district will not be responsible for lost or missing data. Students are strongly encouraged to back-up their work to Google Drive.

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Sources: Chromebook Guide & Usage Agreement

Music, Games, or Programs. ● Sound Any music downloaded or streamed over the Internet must be muted appropriate as per District policy. • Any games streamed over the Internet must be appropriate as per District policy. • Decisions regarding appropriate music and games will be at all times the discretion of the Campus Administration and the BISD Technology Department. • All software on the device unless system must be District approved and installed by the Technology Department. • All copyright laws will be enforced. • There is a teacher would give permission$20 re-imaging charge to remove any of the above items. ● Students Reference District AUP • Laptops must be transported in school-provided sleeves. • To prevent system damage, laptops need to be closed and placed in school provided sleeve. • Laptops do NOT have to be shut down (turned off) between classes. • Laptops can be left on around the clock. Batteries must be fully charged prior to arriving at PJHS school each day. These guidelines are encouraged to purchase their own headsets/earbudsprovided so students and parents are aware of the responsibilities students accept when they use District-owned computer hardware, laptops, operating system software, application software, stored text, data files, electronic mail, local databases, CD- ROMs, digitized information, communications technologies and internet access. Headphones with microphones are encouraged as wellIn general, this requires efficient, ethical and legal utilization of all technology resources. ● Listening to music on • During the Chromebook class period, student use of computers, other technology hardware, software, and computer networks, including the internet is only allowed with when supervised or permission from a teacherhas been granted by an instructional staff member. Listening • All users are expected to music on YouTube is not permittedfollow existing copyright laws. ● Software and apps will be provided by PCUSD. Data will be stored through different apps Copyright guidelines are posted and/or available in the media center (library) of each campus, as well as posted on the Chromebook District website. • Although the District has an Internet safety plan in place, students are expected to notify a staff member whenever they come across information or messages that are inappropriate, dangerous, threatening, or make them feel uncomfortable. • Students who identify or know about a security problem are expected to convey the details to their teacher without discussing it with other students. • Using the network for illegal activities, including copyright, license or contract violations, downloading inappropriate materials, viruses, and/or software, such as Google Drivebut not limited to hacking and host file sharing software. ● Internet games • Using the network for financial or commercial gain, advertising, or political lobbying. • Accessing or exploring online locations or materials that do not support the curriculum and/or are inappropriate for school assignments, such as but not assigned by limited to pornographic sites. • Vandalizing and/or tampering with equipment, programs, files, software, system performance or other components of the classroom teacher are prohibitednetwork. ● Comply with all trademark and copyright laws and all license agreements. If you are unsure of these laws, please refer to technology support staff. ● Plagiarism is a violation of PCUSD rules. Give credit to all sources used, whether quoted or summarized. This includes all forms of media. ● Use or possession of hacking software is strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to PCUSD disciplineprohibited. Violation of applicable state or federal law may result in criminal prosecution. Students will not be able to print directly from their Chromebooks at school. Students will have the opportunity to print from other computers at school. Pana CUSD 8 will install Internet filtering • Causing congestion on the school network or interfering with the work of others, e.g., chain letters or broadcast messages to lists or individuals. • Intentionally wasting finite resources, i.e., online time, real-time music. • Gaining unauthorized access anywhere on the network. • Revealing the home address or phone number of one’s self or another person. • Invading the privacy of other individuals. • Using another user’s account, password, or ID card or allowing another user to access your account, password, or ID. • Coaching, helping, observing or joining any unauthorized activity on the network. • Forwarding/distributing E-mail messages without permission from the author. • Posting anonymous messages or unlawful information on the system. • Engaging in sexual harassment or using objectionable language in public or private messages, e.g., racist, terroristic, abusive, sexually explicit, threatening, stalking, demeaning or slanderous. • Falsifying permission, authorization or identification documents. • Obtaining copies of, or modifying files, data or passwords belonging to other users on the network. • Knowingly placing a computer virus on a computer or network. The Brownwood ISD Electronic Communications & Data Management System includes: • Any and all computers owned by Brownwood ISD, networked or stand-alone • Any and all peripherals attached to any network computer including, but not limited to modems, keyboards, monitors, mice, printers, scanners, and digital cameras • Any and all servers attached to the Brownwood ISD network • Any and all network hardware comprising the Brownwood ISD network • Any and all computer program software and/or subscriptions licensed to Brownwood ISD • Any and all software installed (with Technology Department authorization) on any network or stand-alone computer • Although Internet access is filtered, it is possible that meets the federally regulated Child Internet Protection Actusers may run across areas of adult content and/or material that might be found objectionable. Although the district does Brownwood ISD will make every effort to block inappropriate material educate and guide all Brownwood ISD network users in the proper use of the Internet; however, it is impossible to control all materials on school systemsthe global network. Therefore, it’s important for parents/guardians to monitor activity on their child’s electronic devices and understand it is imperative that nothing is foolproof. We recommend that parents/guardians take an active role to view what content students are viewing on Chromebooks outside the classroom setting. Students removing filtering software and/or bypassing filtering (proxy redirectors, etc) will user be disciplined in accordance with the District Acceptable Use Policy and Parent/Student Handbook. Each student is responsible held accountable for the content viewed on their Chromebookappropriate utilization of the technology. Chromebooks are equipped with a camera and recording device. Before posting any picture or video online, ask permission • Brownwood ISD makes no warranties of any individuals appearing in the media. Cameras may never be used in a locker room kind, whether expressed or restroom per state statute or implied, for taking inappropriate photos and/or videos. Student files are stored in the cloud. All work is automatically backed up to the cloud, Google Drive, when connected to the Internet. PCUSD makes no guarantee that the district's network will be up and running 100% of the time. In the rare case that the network service it is downproviding. The District’s system is provided on an “as is, the district as available” basis. Brownwood ISD will not be responsible for lost damages incurred while on this system. • Brownwood ISD shall not be liable for users’ inappropriate use of electronic communication resources or missing violations of copyright restrictions or other laws, users’ mistakes or negligence, and/or costs incurred by users. • Brownwood ISD shall not be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, age appropriateness, and/or usability of any information obtained through its electronic services. • The Brownwood ISD network and Internet services are not private. Data and/or users may be monitored by the Brownwood ISD Technology Department and/or Brownwood ISD administrators at any time to ensure proper use. • Students in pre-kindergarten through third grades may have system access only through a group account. • Students in fourth through twelfth grades will be assigned an individual account for system access. • Do not share your account or password with anyone. • Do not allow anyone else to use your account and do not use someone else’s account. • Do not leave your computer unattended. If you must leave your computer for a moment, either log off or lock the computer. Always log off when you are finished. • The user is responsible at all times for the proper use of his/her account. • Use of the Brownwood ISD network must be in support of education and research and be consistent with the educational objectives of Brownwood ISD. • Use of the Brownwood ISD Electronic Communications & Data Management System must not interfere with the acceptable use of the network by staff or other students. • Users must respect the privacy of others. Users shall not intentionally obtain copies of or modify files or data that belongs to anyone else without permission from the owner of the files/data. Users shall not distribute files or data that belongs to someone else without permission from the owner of the files/data. • Brownwood ISD classes and/or activities often give students the opportunity to have pictures, announcements and/or examples of student work published on the Brownwood ISD web site. Images will be published without student names or with first names only and work will be given credit by initials or first names only. • Students are strongly encouraged prohibited from transmitting any material in violation of any United States or other state organizational laws. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret. • Students are prohibited from creating or intentionally obtaining files, data and/or E- mail that contains objectionable material. Objectionable material includes, but is not limited to, lewd or foul language or images, materials that are abusive, threatening, harassing or damaging to backanother’s reputation, or information to assist in technology theft or misuse. • Students are prohibited from intentionally accessing objectionable material on the Internet. If you unintentionally access objectionable material, you are expected to immediately discontinue the access and report the incident to the supervising teacher or site administrator. • For safety reasons, students are not allowed to access or participate in Internet chat rooms, forums, blogs or newsgroups. • Students may not use any sort of Internet or network instant messaging program. • Forgery or attempted forgery of E-up their work mail messages and/or data is prohibited. Do not attempt to Google Driveread, delete, copy, or modify the E-mail and/or data of other network users. • Plagiarism and cheating using technology is prohibited. • Students are prohibited from downloading and/or installing files or software unless permission is granted by the Brownwood ISD Technology Department. All users must respect the legal protection provided by copyright license to programs, books, articles and data. Installation of unlicensed software will not be permitted under any circumstance. • Students are not allowed to use any external data storage system (floppy disks, CD’s, Flash drives, etc.) on the Brownwood ISD network unless the supervising teacher has approved that device. • Students are not allowed to use personal devices (including, but not limited to, PDA’s, laptops, cell phones) to access the Brownwood ISD network unless the campus Principal and/or Brownwood ISD Technology Department grants prior approval. • Students shall not attempt to write, produce, generate, copy, propagate or introduce any computer code designed to self-replicate, damage, change or otherwise hinder the performance of any computer's memory, file system, or software. Such software is known as a bug, virus, worm, Trojan, or similar name. • Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy any equipment and/or data of another user or of any other networks that are connected to the system. Deliberate attempts to degrade and/or disrupt system performance are violations of District policy and may constitute criminal activity under applicable state and federal laws. Any vandalism will result in the cancellation of system use privileges and will require restitution for costs associated with system restoration, as well as other appropriate consequences. • The use of the Brownwood ISD network and Internet services is a privilege, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation or suspension of this privilege and/or disciplinary action in accordance with District policies and the Student Code of Conduct. Brownwood ISD administration will rule upon inappropriate use. • Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Use: o Suspension of user access to the system o Termination/Revocation of the system user account o Other disciplinary or legal action, in accordance with district policy and applicable laws. • Be polite. • Use appropriate language. • Do not reveal data (home address, phone number, or phone numbers of other people). • Remember that the other users of the computer online services and other networks are human beings whose culture, language, and humor have different points of reference from your own. All applicable laws and statutes that protect the creative rights of intellectual material as defined in the copyright laws will be respected at all times by all students of the District and all persons employed by the District. • Copyrighted materials, including computer software, video films, and computer- generated art, will not be utilized on any equipment owned by the District unless a license has been obtained granting such rights to the District. • Copyrighted materials legally licensed by the District for use by its students and/or employees will not be copied or removed from the District for use on equipment owned by individuals unless the license obtained by the District specifically grants rights for such use. • Copyrighted materials for which individual students or employees have obtained a license may not be installed or utilized on equipment owned by the District. • The District will establish and maintain a central inventory database where all license for use of copyrighted materials will be recorded. • If any student or employee of the District acquires the legal license to use copyrighted materials for the District, it is the responsibility of the person acquiring the materials to notify the Technology Director of such acquisition, the date of the acquisition, the source from which the materials were acquired, and the number of copies legally permitted by such license. If the acquiring individual does not properly notify the Technology Director, all copies of the software will be deleted from all District equipment.

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Sources: Laptop Loan Agreement