INTERNET SAFETY POLICY
It is the policy of Estherville Lincoln Central Community Schools to: (a) prevent user access over its computer network to, or transmit or receive, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; (b) prevent unlawful online activity; (c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal identification information of minors; and (d) comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act [Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)].
Access to Inappropriate Material
To the extent practical, technology protection measures shall be used to block access to inappropriate information on the Internet.
Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be applied to visual depictions of material deemed obscene/pornographic or any material deemed harmful to minors.
Protection measures may be disabled in the case of minors, minimized only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes and subject to staff supervision. Blocking for adult Internet usage can only be disabled for “bona fide research or other lawful purposes.
Inappropriate Network Usage
To the extent practicable, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School’s computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications.
Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors.
Supervision and Monitoring
It shall be the responsibility of all staff members of Estherville Lincoln Central Community Schools to supervise and monitor usage of the computer network as well as access to the Internet in accordance with this policy and/or the Children’s Internet protection Act.
Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measures shall be the responsibility of Superintendent or designated representatives.
Adopted: 2/03 Reviewed: 10/06
6/18/2018