Computer Code Usage

Computing resources are provided by the Alma Public Schools to enhance teaching, research, service and the activities which support them. Alma Public Schools is committed to a computing system which effectively meets the needs of users.

Individuals who are granted computing accounts or use computing resources at the Alma Public Schools accept responsibility with such access. Each user is expected to use accounts or resources within the District approved educational, research or administrative purposes for which they are granted. ACTIVITIES BEYOND THESE STATED PURPOSES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

A code of computing practices for the District is stated below. Violations of this code will be reviewed by District personnel and could result in restriction from these resources. Improper behavior may also be handled by administration in each school building.

• Users shall use proper etiquette when on-line, refraining from obscenity and vulgarity.
• Users shall use only those computer accounts which have been authorized for their use.
• Users are responsible for the use of their computer accounts. They should take advantage of protection measures provided such as passwords, changing of passwords, Logout of network, and other precautions against others obtaining access to their computer resources.
• Users shall use accounts for the purposes originally agreed. For example, accounts shall not be used for private consulting or personal gain.
• Those users who have access to privileged or sensitive information may not disclose that information for any purpose other than official District business.
• Users should follow established procedures for accessing the computing system.
• Users shall not attempt to access, copy, or destroy programs or files that belong to other users or to the district without prior authorization. Also, programs acquired at other computer sites must not be used at the Alma Public Schools unless they are public domain or permission to use them at the District is granted.
• Uses of microcomputer software owned by the Alma Public Schools must agree to abide by the limitations included in the copyright and license agreements entered into with vendors. Furthermore, it is the user's responsibility to become familiar with the specific copyright and licensing agreements for each product before using it. It is illegal to copy most software products. If other arrangements are made with a vendor, users must abide by stated provisions.
• Users should minimize the impact of their work upon the work of others. One should not encroach on others' use of the facilities or deprive them of system resources.
• Users shall not attempt to modify system facilities in any way. Intentional compromise of system integrity by virus or other means is a serious offense.
• Users shall not subvert restrictions associated with their accounts.

The previous list does not cover every situation that pertains to proper, improper, use of the computing resources at the Alma School District, but it does suggest some of the responsibilities that you accept if you choose to use an Alma School District computing resource or the international network access that the Alma School District provides. This code is to work for the benefit of all system users by encouraging responsible use of scarce computing resources.

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