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Township School District #5
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Sodus Township School District #5 is a rural K-8 district with one school. River School has 65 students, 5 full-time Teachers, 2 paraprofessionals, 2 part time teachers, and 1 administrator. It is one of the last K-8 districts in the state. Forty-three percent of the students qualify as at risk according to state standards. |
District:
Sodus Township School District #5
School:
River School
4439 River Road
Sodus, Michigan 49126
Telephone: (269) 925-6757
Fax: (269) 925-3144
Email: riversch@remc11.k12.mi.us
Technology
Plan Introduction
Date: September 1, 2007
Background
of your technology planning initiative:
River School is in need of improved use of technology to aid teachers and
to teach students more effectively.
Currently, the school has a collection of computers, which are not
networked, and some are out of date and lack the ability to use current
releases of software. All classrooms
and the library have low speed access to the Internet via cable modem provided
be Comcast. Incorporation of current
technology into the curriculum enhances student opportunity to have the best
educational experiences in order to be prepared for the future and to remain
lifelong learners.
District
technology vision/mission statement:
River School’s vision for technology is to develop a collaborative bond
between teachers, students and the community to better understand that
technology is a useful tool. This tool
provides students and teachers with more opportunities to succeed in all
aspects of their lives. Use of
technology encourages all members of River School’s community to be lifelong
learners.
How the
technology plan ties in with the district’s mission and school improvement
plan:
River School is committed to helping students, faculty and the community
learn and utilize current technology while encouraging them to strive to be
lifelong learners. Our community must
have exposure to and experience with technology, so they are prepared for their
collective futures. The technology the
school intends to utilize in the curriculum helps to achieve both of these
goals.
Major
goals of the technology plan:
·
Training: Provide professional development to
use technology effectively in the curriculum.
- Teachers will attend workshops on how to use technology for their professional and personal needs.
- Teachers will learn, understand and incorporate technology into their classroom work.
·
Telecommunications: Provide access to the proper
telecommunications and databases in order to have the school run more
efficiently and businesslike.
- The principal, teachers and staff will use the Internet to have access to programs, databases, reports, and grants that afford opportunities for the district's improvement, organization and financial support.
- The school's computers will be networked so that information can be easily disseminated and shared to allow more chances for learning and growing.
·
Software/Hardware: Provide software for
integrating the curriculum for students.
- The school will incorporate software to develop and/or supplement curriculum development and implementation.
- Students will use software to enhance their individual learning needs.
Goals for
district teachers and students:
·
Provide opportunities for understanding and
coordinating technology into River
School.
- Teachers will attend training and
professional development sessions to learn about technology and how it can be
used to enhance the curriculum.
- Students will receive instruction that is a combination of teacher strategies, textbooks, and technology so that they will receive the best education possible.
·
Encourage all members of the community to be
lifelong learners.
- Teachers will learn how technology can improve not only their teaching skills but also their own personal lives.
- Students will see how technology applies to schoolwork and to their futures.
- Students and teachers will realize how technology is a tool, which can help them acquire more information that will help them in all aspects of their lives.
Evaluation: The district will set aside time every semester to monitor and
evaluate the technology plan. First, we
will make sure that the plan is being followed as we had originally intended it
to be implemented. We will do this by
having meetings and discussing how our current technology is working for each
teacher, for each grade level, and for each student.
We will also consult with experts from the Berrien County Intermediate
School District, Lake Michigan College or other consultants when we feel the
need for expert input and advice about our plans and resources. We will seek professional development
opportunities for the staff that will help us understand technology and how to
integrate it into the curriculum better.
We will consider how our students are progressing to determine our
direction. We can use before and after
evaluations of student work in various subjects. We can use MEAP scores.
The teachers, principal, support staff, students and members of the
technology plan will continually evaluate and reconsider our technology program
while we are experimenting with trying to improve the school program. We will consider if what we are doing suits
the needs of our students, staff and curriculum. If it is not working, we will consider an alternate plan; if it
is working, we will continue with what we are doing.
As a result of evaluating our current needs, we will plan what our current
and future technology needs are while considering any changes that may be
necessary. We are in the very early
stages of integrating technology into the curriculum. We know we will have to have a workable plan in order to achieve
our goals. Therefore, we will continue
to plan and then prioritize what technology and professional training we
require to coordinate programs and goals and to best serve our students, the
staff and the school. We will discuss
how to acquire future technology through grants, programs and donations. We will refer to our goals and objectives
for guidance and direction.
Guiding
Documents For A Michigan Technology Plan
- Required elements of a
technology plan
http://techplan.org/
- State of Michigan Five
Year Technology Plan
http://www.mde.state.mi.us/tplan/final.shtml
- Michigan Curriculum
Framework http://www.mde.state.mi.us/reports/
- Riverside Hagar School
District #6 Technology Plan, May 2002
- Technology Connections
to School Improvement: Planners’ Handbook, U.S. Department of Education
- Instructional Technology
Across the Curriculum http://cdp.mde.state.mi.us/ITAC
- National Standards http://cnets.iste.org//
Consortium
Acknowledgment
Does your district belong to a larger, regional consortium? If so, provide a short description of the
consortium to which your district belongs.
Sodus Township School District #5 is a district within the Berrien County
Intermediate School District and the Regional Educational Media Center XI. Instructional services and curriculum
consultants at the BCISD, along with the Data Center staff, and the REMC XI
director and staff provide districts with programs, training and technical support
in the areas that encourage us to be more effective as educators and as a
school district.
Technology
Planning Team
List the
members of your district’s technology planning team here:
Name: Position:
· Andres Velez
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Principal |
· Pam Knapper
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Teacher |
· Lissa Heimbigner
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Teacher |
· James Mitchell
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Teacher |
· Virginia Velez
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Teacher |
· Michelle Stark
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Teacher |
· Catherine Glassman
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Paraprofessional
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· Melissa Beregsasy
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Paraprofessional |
· Carol Quattrin
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Paraprofessional/Librarian/Administrative
Assistant |
· Dale Quattrin
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Parent |
· Daniel Velez
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Community Member |
· Sharon Reed
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School Board Member |
Infrastructure
Description of the technologies to be acquired and the interoperability
with existing technologies.
CURRENT:
River School has some of the basic equipment for operating a
school. The following is a complete
list of our technology:
1 facsimile machine
1 scanner
3 new (purchased in 2002) Internet-capable
Digilink desktop computers without network capability
10 Compaq computers Internet-capable desktop
computers without network capability
5 relatively
new (purchased in 2001) Internet-capable laptop computers with network
capability
6 Dell
Dimension (purchased in 2000) Internet-capable desktop computers without
network capability
3 sundry
(Packard Bell, Hewlett Packard) Internet-capable desktop computers without network
capability (purchased in 1995-1999)
10 printers
1 network printer
1 document shredder
4 television/video cassette recorders
3 cassette/CD players
3 tape recorders/listening centers
5 telephones
1 copy machines
6 overhead projectors
1 video camera
1 ElectroVoice sound system (purchased in 2001)
The supporting software that teachers use is dated
NEEDS:
River School has many needs in order to enhance student learning, office
efficiency, and staff development. The
building was built in 1927; the whole structure needs updating for network
capability and higher speed Internet access.
All five of the current classrooms and the Library have Internet access
via cable modem provided by Comcast.
Some of the classrooms and the school office share telephone lines. Many of the older computers are too old to
realistically consider for interoperability with new equipment. Lack of a technology plan has limited our effectiveness
in terms of technology.
A major project that must be completed is wiring the building for network
capability and higher speed Internet access.
Once the wiring is completed, we need to purchase a server and software
to allow the computers to be networked.
Higher speed Internet access needs to be installed to the server. The existing computers need to be upgraded
to network capable machines and existing common software for classroom use
needs to be upgraded. A computer lab is
envisioned in the shared Library area.
Students currently use word processing software. With networked computers better use of
spreadsheet and database software can be incorporated into the mathematics and
science curriculums.
Another envisioned use of networked computers is student record keeping and
assessment. River School would need to
procure and/or share software developed for these purposes. Through the Berrien
County ISD, we can use their Passport computer system, which uses the Internet,
to make various aspects of school organization easier, such as grade reporting,
progress reports, attendance records, immunization records, discipline files,
etc. In order to make the reporting of
data easier for the staff, we would need higher speed Internet access for each
teacher and training on the software utilized.
In order to make this work, the staff needs professional development
opportunities. The teachers have
minimal to average computer skills with a working knowledge of the computer as
a word processor and of the Internet as an information source. However, help and guidance is needed in
using computers and software that will enhance the curriculum. In addition, since we are trying to
introduce and change aspects of the curriculum and schedule, we need some
training and advice on integrating technology with our new plans. Also, we will need technical support for the
computers, software and funding.
An Infrastructure that
Supports the District Mission,
Goals and Strategies
1. Provide general information about your
district's network (or proposed network).
How will you strategically align resources to provide opportunities?
Presently, River School does not have the wiring but has some wireless
networking capabilities for branching out into the world. This is something for which we have begun
planning for future school years.
Plans, funding and installation of the infrastructures are in the development
process. There are many needs and we
understand that we are embarking on an expensive, complicated venture; however,
we are hopeful our dreams will become reality.
One of the ways we hope to have all the infrastructure needs financed is
through grants. Due to our poverty
level and rural status, the district qualifies for some E rate funds, which will
cover monthly and leased services. These
grants would be used for work done on the building that will improve the school
building, such as improving lighting, rewiring or network. We will work to acquire whatever help is extended
to us from grants.
In addition to grants, the school board is committed to realizing and
funding the building needs. The board
also recognizes the need for all the building improvements noted above; we are
in the process of acquiring bids on the work to be.
2. Provide a diagram of your district's network
(or proposed network) design.
As mentioned in the paragraph preceding this section, River School is in
the process of acquiring bids for a network design and on the work needed to be
done to the building.
Curriculum
Integration
How acquired technologies
will be integrated into the curriculum to enhance teaching, training and
student achievement.
The educational needs of the students are River School’s guiding factors
when it comes to the curriculum. Like
all schools, we are always trying new strategies, finding new ideas, refining
methods, looking for the best way to educate our students while also relying on
proven methods, strategies and information.
A main component of the technology we would like to incorporate revolves
around the integration of computers into the curriculum. We plan to expand technology instruction and
will acquire additional keyboarding skills and familiarity with the equipment
and programs in general. We would like
to use computers for word processing and the Internet. We would like to acquire software to enhance
existing curriculum in all areas. We
believe the addition of an Internet-based science program would be a valuable
component in our science curriculum, especially at the sixth, seventh and
eighth grade levels. An expanded
Accelerated Reader program across all grade levels and additional opportunities
in reading and writing would further align with state standards and benchmarks
in the area of English Language Arts.
Acquired technologies will also be tied to the Learning Without Limits
handheld computer grant as it applies to River School. Training for both students and staff and the
addition of hardware to expand the LWL capabilities will allow more efficient
delivery of curriculum. The advantages
of integrating application of technology in teaching strategies and learning
activities empower teachers to provide students with learning experiences that
would be impossible or difficult to achieve without technology resources.
Teachers will have to be educated on what programs are available to them
and how these programs can enhance the curriculum. Acquired technologies will be integrated into the curriculum as
the teachers use them to apply the standards and benchmarks of the Michigan
Core Curriculum. MiClimb and grade
leveling of standards and benchmarks will become functional tools as teachers
work with the newly acquired technology to provide delivery of curriculum
content as suggested in these documents.
Teachers have and will continue to receive training through the BCISD
and other sources in order to learn of new methods, strategies, and curriculum
connections that will help our students.
We will evaluate the changes in and integration into the curriculum by
noting how students progress, achieve and learn. Information technology resources will be employed to expand and
strengthen assessment of student learning.
On-going, curriculum tied assessment using such tools as suggested in
MiClimb would tie technology to achievement and assessment. We hope to see student progress and commitment
in and to technology reflected in areas such as attendance, social skills,
academic progress and school climate.
Collaborations
How the plan provides an
explanation of how programs will be developed in collaboration with others,
including adult literacy services, to maximize the use of technologies.
Due to the limited training and experience level of the teaching staff in
regard to computers, the first years of computers will be a challenging
one. This might be the perfect time to
have in-services in the school that are open to teachers, students and the
public. Having a computer expert train
those who are interested might be a good way to get everyone started.
Through the Learning Without Limits program members of the River School
community will see how technology is an important tool for their personal
growth. It would also be wonderful if
some of citizens who learn more about technology would be willing to help at
the school by volunteering their time, share their experiences regarding
technology with students, and/or help promote the concept of how technology is
a tool. We hope the community members
would be encouraged to be lifelong learners, not only for themselves but for
the benefit of the children, too.
How can you work more closely
with adult literacy service providers?
River School would have to find out more about how to work more closely
with adult literacy service providers.
Right now we do not work with them at all. It might be interesting to pursue how Lake Michigan College,
which is a nearby community college, could help the adults in our community by
offering courses in computer use. Maybe
our school could provide the lab and LMC could provide instructors to teach a
weekly evening course or summer course.
We could look into some sort of arrangement with the college. It could be beneficial to LMC as a feeder
program for them, beneficial to River School Sodus as a place to encourage
adult literacy, and to the citizens as a stepping-stone for more opportunities.
Professional Development
Description of ongoing,
sustained professional development for teachers and administrators to further
the use of technology in the classrooms.
The River School staff and administration will be involved in planning
professional development as it relates to technology. An ongoing review of the Technology Plan and the school
Development Plan with its technology component will assure a sound planning
process. Reviewing district goals and
objectives in the delivery of curriculum will encourage professional
development with clear expectations and continuity. Review of professional development needs will be ongoing as new
technology is introduced into the district.
Training will be planned according to developing needs.
River school teachers and principal have access to professional development
through our local ISD and other facilities in Michigan, which will allow each
of us to pursue means of acquiring training in the use of technology. Professional development in the areas of
word processing, spreadsheets, computer presentation, curriculum integration,
teaching strategies, and record keeping are just a few possibilities. Teachers have been trained to use MiClimb
program in their delivery of instruction.
Professional development will continue as they become more involved in
the intricacies of this tool. Suggested
uses of technology are included in the various areas of curriculum within MiClimb.
River School teachers received laptop computers through the state Teachers
Technology Initiative. Teachers took an
initial self-assessment survey, developed individual professional plans in
technology and then took follow-up assessment.
Training in many aspects of technology is available through the TTI program,
which offers on-line, web-based courses to teachers, students and staff. Ongoing, sustained professional development
in connection with the Technology Plan will continue with this resource.
The district supports professional development in the area of technology
with funding and time resources for planning and training. Planning of district budgets and yearly
calendars will reflect that commitment.
Technical Assistance
Sources of ongoing training
and technical assistance available to schools, teachers and administrators
served by the district.
The teachers and staff of the district receive ongoing training from the
Berrien County ISD whenever possible.
Otherwise, we will seek training from other sources such as Lake
Michigan College, colleagues and friends who are computer literate, and local
seminars. River has a Technology
Coordinator on the staff.
The school board has made a commitment to technology. They have authorized expenditures for such
things as computer repair and maintenance, new and updates of materials and
software, service contracts, new technology, and technical support and
personnel.
We want the community to be involved with our school improvements,
also. We are hoping they will support
the school by participating in our community programs/training, helping with
our planning and aiding in our finances.
Supporting Resources
Description of supporting
resources, which will be acquired to ensure successful and effective use of
technologies that are acquired.
River School will use many resources to ensure successful and effective use
of technologies that are acquired. We
will have policies that address issues, such as computer policies, CIPA,
technology use guidelines, acceptable use of the Internet information, and
software. We will avail ourselves of the resources available to us through our
local ISD, such as the online World Book Encyclopedia and video lending. We plan to look into subscriptions for
online services. Our goal will be to
find information that will help teachers and students learn in a safe
environment.
Projected Cost
Projected total cost of
technologies to be acquired and related expenses needed to implement the
strategic long-range plan.
River School has yet to develop bid proposals therefore projected costs are
indeterminate. Once bids are proposed,
reviewed and accepted, projected costs will be updated.
Technology Budget – Projected
Cost
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Item |
Local District |
Grants |
Donations |
Fiscal Year |
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Wiring and electrical upgrades |
4000 |
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2007-2008 |
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Telephone/Internet/Data Exchange
System |
5000 |
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2007-2008 2008-2009 |
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Professional Development |
2,000 |
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2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 |
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Printing |
500 |
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2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 |
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Supplies |
1,000 |
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2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 |
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Contracted Services and repairs |
10,000 |
│ │ |
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2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 |
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Maintenance |
2,000 |
│ │ |
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2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 |
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License Fees |
1000 |
│ │ |
Includes
expected donations from MicroSoft Corp. |
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 |
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Equipment |
5,000 |
│ ↓ |
Includes
donations from AEP |
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 |
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31A Funds |
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Career Preparation |
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REAP |
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Title II D |
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Title V A |
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USF |
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Rev. September 2007
Coordination Of Resources
Description of how district
will coordinate available state and local grant resources to implement
strategic long-range plan.
River School Sodus #5 will use/coordinate available funds by working with
the Board of Education and Administration as yearly budgets are developed. The funds could include federal, state and
local monies as well as private funds.
Specific funds and grants might include Universal Science Fund, Career
Preparation, Sec 31-A, REAR, Title II D, and Title V A.
The budget planning process will:
- Establish permanent line item for technology
- Consider initial costs for tech plan
- Fund ongoing costs including replacement and acquisition
- Allocate funds for professional development.
The district will use technology to manage and monitor the funding
resources.
Rev. September 2003
Evaluation Of Progress
Describe how the district
will evaluate the progress and impact of its implementation.
Through computer use, we hope our students will have more opportunities for
projects, reports, and research. Also,
since we will integrate information into the curriculum that we currently do
not have, students would be exposed to new ideas and ways to collect it. How can we evaluate the progress and the
impact of its implementation? One way
is by recognizing the new ways students would produce papers and projects. Computer-generated ones would be a new
medium. We could, also, include pre and
post tests that would show what students had learned. We are, also, hoping that students' MEAP scores will
improve. We can use prior data from
them to compare with current scores.
The district will evaluate the program every semester to see how it is
working or not working to better aid the teachers and educate the
students. When we consider what the
students did before and after computers and the supplemented curriculum, we can
figure what went well and what did not.
Then we will make adjustments however seems best. We will also refer to our technology plan
with the goals and mission statement and see if we are continuing in the
correct path.
EVALUATION PLAN—Years 2007-2010
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Required Components |
Time Frame |
Focus Areas for Improvement |
Notes |
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Infrastructure |
Fiscal Years 2007-2008 |
Network Hi Speed Internet |
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Curriculum Integration |
Fiscal
Years 2007-2010 |
Assessment
Software |
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Collaboration |
Fall 2007 and following years |
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Maintain
handheld computers and update software. |
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Professional Development |
Fiscal Years 2007-2010 |
Technology
integration into curriculum and into organizing school data |
Student Accounting
and Attendance. |
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Technical Support |
Fiscal Years 2007-2010 |
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Technology
Coordinator is on staff. |
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Supporting Resources |
Beginning 2007 thru 2010 |
Online
services |
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Cost/Funding |
Fiscal Years 2007-2010 |
Budgets |
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Coordination of Funding Resources |
Fiscal Years 2007-2010 |
Hardware
and Professional Development |
Incorporate
state and local grant monies. |
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Acceptable Use Policy |
Done |
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Update
as needed. |
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Impact on Student Achievement |
Fiscal Years 2007-2010 |
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We will
monitor how realigning the curriculum and integrating technology in the
curriculum influences the school program and helps/hurts students’ learning. |
Rev. September 2003
Acceptable Use Policy
The following document and signature sheet are incorporated into the Student/Parent
Handbook:
Sodus Township School District #5
INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
It is the policy of the Sodus Twp #5 School District to provide Internet
access to all students and employees to further the educational mission of the
district. Internet access may be
appropriately used for purposes of electronic communication, obtaining public
domain software and shareware, engaging in discussion groups, conducting research,
acquiring information, and other purposes which are consistent with generally
acceptable use and the educational mission of the district.
Neither students nor employees may use the Internet to access obscene,
illegal, or any other material that is inconsistent with the district’s
educational goals; nor may they use vulgar, obscene or abusive language; engage
in any illegal activity; disrupt use of the network by other users; or engage
in any commercial activity for personal profit.
All district users are expected to abide by the generally accepted
etiquette that has been established for Internet use.
Violation of this policy may result in loss of Internet privileges and/or
other discipline. The administration
shall develop and publish procedures to implement this policy.
First
Reading: January 20, 1997
Adopted: February 11, 1997
Revised September 2007
PROCEDURE
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SODUS TWP #5 SCHOOL
DISTRICT/RIVERSCHOOL
Internet
Acceptable Use Policy
The following Internet Use Agreement must be signed by each student and
his/her parent/guardian that has access to the Internet.
Internet
Use Agreement
Please
read this document carefully before signing.
Internet access is now available to students and teachers in southwestern
Michigan, through SouthwestNet. We are
very pleased to have this access in the Sodus Twp #5 School District and
believe the Internet offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to both
students and teachers. Our goal in
providing this service to staff and students is to promote educational
excellence for our district by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and
communication.
The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers all
over the world and millions of individual subscribers. Staff and students have access to:
1) electronic mail communication
with people allover the world
2) public domain software and
shareware of all types
3) discussion groups with topics
ranging from culture to the environment to music to politics
4) many collections of information
With access to computers and people allover the world also comes the
availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value
in the context of the school setting.
In accordance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) River
School Sodus Twp #5 School District implements filtering software through use
of the Berrien County Intermediate School District’s server to block minor’s
access to materials that are obscene, child pornography, harmful to minors, or
that River School determines to be inappropriate for minors. On a global network it is impossible to
control all materials and an industrious user may discover controversial
information. We firmly believe that the
valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far
outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is not
consistent with the educational goals of the District.
The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the
end users who must adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided here so that you are aware of the
responsibilities you are about to acquire.
In general this requires efficient, ethical and legal utilization of the
network resource. If a Sodus Twp #5
School District user violates any of these provisions, he or she will be
subject to a full range of disciplinary actions available to the school,
including denial of future Internet access through the school.
Rev.
September 2003
The signature(s) on the Internet Use Agreement is(are) legally binding and
indicates the party(parties) who signed has(have) read the terms and conditions
carefully and understand(s) their significance.
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Internet Terms and Conditions
1) Acceptable Use - The purpose of the backbone networks
making up the Internet is to support research and education- in and among
academic institutions by providing access to unique resources and the
opportunity for collaborative work. The use of the Internet must be in support
of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the
District. Use of other organization's network or computing resources must
comply with the rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state
regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted
material, threatening or obscene material, or material protected by trade
secret.
2) Privileges - The use of the Internet is a privilege,
not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those
privileges.
3) Network Etiquette - You are expected to abide by the generally
accepted rules of network etiquette.
These include (but are not limited to) the following:
a) Be
polite. Do not get abusive in your
messages to others.
b) Use
appropriate language. Do not swear, use
vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. Illegal activities are
strictly forbidden.
c) Do not
reveal your personal address or phone numbers to students or colleagues.
d) Note
that electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access
to all mail. Messages relating to or in
support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
e) Do not
use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by
other users.
f) All
communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to
be private property.
4) The Sodus Twp #5 School District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed
or implied, for the service it is providing.
The District will not be responsible for any damages you suffer. This includes loss of data resulting from delays,
nondeliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions. Use of any information obtained via the
Internet is at your own risk. The
District specifically denies any responsibility or the accuracy or quality of
information obtained through its services.
5) Security - Security on any computer system is a high
priority. If you feel you can identify
a security problem on the Internet you must notify a system administrator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other
users. Attempts to log on to the Internet
as a system administrator, or any access level than granted, will result in disciplinary
action. Any user identified as a
security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may
be denied access to Network.
6) Vandalism - Vandalism will result
in disciplinary action. Vandalism
includes not only physical damage to hardware, but any malicious attempt to
harm or destroy data of another user, Internet, or any of the above listed
agencies or other networks that are connected to the Internet backbone. This includes, but not limited to, the
uploading or creation of computer viruses.
Consequences:
Any of the following consequences may be imposed:
• Inappropriate
use may result in either warning, revocation and loss of privileges or criminal
prosecution.
• Inappropriate
use may result in denial, revocation, suspension (including school or
privilege).
• When
the district incurs a cost due to student negligence or irresponsibility, the
student is responsible for reimbursing the district.
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I understand and will abide by the
above Internet Use Agreement. I further
understand that any violation of the regulations above is unethical and may
constitute a criminal offense. Should I
commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary
action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action.
User Signature Date
Parent or
Guardian
(If you are under the age of 18, a parent or
guardian must also read and sign this agreement.)
As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Internet Use
Agreement. I understand that this
access is designed for educational purposes.
Sodus Twp #5 School District has taken precautions to eliminate
controversial material. However, I also
recognize it is impossible for the District to restrict access to all
controversial materials and I will not hold them responsible for material
acquired on the network. Further, I
accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child's use is not in
a school setting. I hereby give
permission to issue an account for my child and certify that the information
contained on this form is correct.
**Please note. Individual
student accounts are not currently available.
Use will be in the school setting only.
Parent/Guardian's
Name (Please Print)
Signature Date
Effective
February 11, 1997