Independent School District 592
PO Box 67
111 East Broadway
Climax, Minnesota 56523-2325
WILLIAM WALTERS, Superintendent
KATE NESVIG, Bookkeeper
218-857-2385
Fax: 218-857-3544
NANCY NEWCOMB, K-12 Principal
KRISTI BOWLING, Secretary
218-857-2395
CLIMAX - SHELLY ISD 592
INTERNET USE POLICY
We take great pride in the services we provide at Climax-Shelly school. Our school is wired
and connected to the Internet, which is a connection of thousands of computer networks. This can
provide our students access to information that would otherwise be unavailable to them.
The District is not responsible for information available from other computer systems, which
could present some problems. There is information not appropriate for an educational setting; and
we do not support or condone the use of these types of materials and will not allow the use of such
materials in our school environment. The Climax-Shelly School District 592 reserves the right to
monitor all electronic communications in accordance with Policy #97081805.
We believe that everyone needs to share responsibility in the education of our children. The
school staff will take an active role in ensuring that students will understand and have skills needed to
use the Internet in an appropriate manner. Parents also share responsibility by teaching their
children the standards they should follow when using these informational sources. The students will
be expected to follow the guidelines set forth in this Use-Policy. The use of this system shall be
consistent with district policy, state laws, and federal laws.
This policy outlines the guidelines for acceptable use, prohibited use, penalties for violations of
the policy, and a student-access contract to be signed by the student and parents. The school
administration reserves the right to determine what is appropriate on such items that may not be
mentioned in the guidelines.
Independent School District 592
PO Box 67
111 East Broadway
Climax, Minnesota 56523-2325
WILLIAM WALTERS, Superintendent
KATE NESVIG, Bookkeeper
218-857-2385
Fax: 218-857-3544
NANCY NEWCOMB, K-12 Principal
KRISTI BOWLING, Secretary
218-857-2395
Guidelines for Acceptable Use
1)
The access contract must be signed by both the student and parent before the student is
allowed on the Internet.
2)
Be polite, use appropriate language, and school rules regarding harassment apply to
electronic communications.
3)
Do not reveal your personal address, phone numbers, social security, or credit card
information.
4)
A student receiving a failing grade at midterm or at the end of the quarter, will not be allowed to
use the Internet unless needed for a class. Usage for a class under the direct supervision of a teacher
will be allowed. Privileges will be restored when the student receives a passing grade on the next
grading period. A student with an Incomplete may not use the Internet until a passing grade is
attained.
5)
Downloading information is allowed as long as no copyright laws are violated.
6)
Anything printed or downloaded must be for classroom purposes, not for your own
entertainment.
7)
It is the student’s responsibility to keep their e-mail appropriate. You cannot control
what is sent or forwarded to you. Report inappropriate mail to the teacher before
deleting it.
Independent School District 592
PO Box 67
111 East Broadway
Climax, Minnesota 56523-2325
WILLIAM WALTERS, Superintendent
KATE NESVIG, Bookkeeper
218-857-2385
Fax: 218-857-3544
NANCY NEWCOMB, K-12 Principal
KRISTI BOWLING, Secretary
218-857-2395
Prohibited Use of the Internet
The following activities are prohibited:
- Using the system to submit, obtain, publish, store, or display objectionable or
inaccurate information including:
>Information to encourage the use of tobacco, alcohol, or controlled substances or
otherwise promote any other activity prohibited by district policy, state, or federal laws.
>Information encouraging the toleration or promotion of discrimination towards
individuals or groups of individuals based on race, sex, religion, age, or national origin.
>Information or software that is obscene, vulgar, pornographic, sexually explicit, or
otherwise inappropriate.
>Subscribing to any service which results in membership or line charges. System
users and parents of system users assume full responsibility for any charges incurred.
- Private or commercial business use.
- System vandalism will result in cancellation of system use privileges.
Fines or restitution imposed for acts of vandalism, which is defined as any
malicious attempt to harm or destroy district equipment, materials, or data, will be
the responsibility of the student and parent.
- Use of alternative e-mail systems.
We provide e-mail to every student and for security reasons cannot allow these email providers to be used in the ISD #592 school building- Sending or forwarding of inappropriate e-mail.
Independent School District 592
PO Box 67
111 East Broadway
Climax, Minnesota 56523-2325
WILLIAM WALTERS, Superintendent
KATE NESVIG, Bookkeeper
218-857-2385
Fax: 218-857-3544
NANCY NEWCOMB, K-12 Principal
KRISTI BOWLING, Secretary
218-857-2395
PENALTIES
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS HAVE THE POWER TO DETERMINE WHAT IS INAPPROPRIATE
USE AND THEIR DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
First Offense-
90 school days off the internet and/or e-mail; unless required for a class
and under the direct supervision of the teacher.
Meeting with parents, school faculty and administration.
Second Offense-
One full year from the date of the offense, off the Internet and e-mail;
unless required for a class and under the direct supervision of the teacher.
Meeting with parents, school faculty and administration.
Third Offense-
No future access to the Internet and e-mail through graduation date;
unless required for a class and under the direct supervision of the teacher.
Meeting with parents, school faculty and administration.
AUTHORITIES MAY BE CALLED IN AT ANY TIME IF DEEMED NECESSARY.
Independent School District 592
PO Box 67
111 East Broadway
Climax, Minnesota 56523-2325
WILLIAM WALTERS, Superintendent
KATE NESVIG, Bookkeeper
218-857-2385
Fax: 218-857-3544
NANCY NEWCOMB, K-12 Principal
KRISTI BOWLING, Secretary
218-857-2395
STUDENT ACCESS CONTRACT
CLIMAX - SHELLY ISD 592
I realize that when I’m using the Internet or other telecommunication devices, I must comply with the student
guidelines and lows. I agree to accept the penalties if I misuse this privilege.
Student Signature __________________________
Date ____________________
Student Name (please print)__________________
Grade ___________________
As the parent/legal guardian of the above student. I have read the preceding rule and the penalties for violations;
and I grant may son/daughter to have access to the Internet. I understand that the school is not responsible for the
material found on the Internet and that I must take an active role in teaching my child to be responsible when on the
Internet.
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS HAVE THE POWER TO DETERMINE WHAT IS INAPPROPRIATE USE
AND THEIR DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________
Date ____________________
Parent/Guardian Name (please print) ________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
Home Telephone _____________________
Daytime Telephone _________________
“Access is a privilege and not a right.”