ASD Internet & Electronic Communications Guidelines

Computer resources are to be used exclusively to support the instructional and business objectives and policies of the Anchorage School District. All users must sign and adhere to the staff and community or student Internet user agreement.

Unacceptable use is defined to include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Copying and/or downloading any commercial software or other material in violation of federal copyright laws.
• Use of the ASD network for financial gain, commercial or illegal activity.
• Use of the ASD network to download, store, and copy or transmit pornographic, racist, sexist or other offensive or derogatory material.
• Any form of vandalism, including but not limited to, damaging computers, computer systems or networks, other user files, and/or disrupting the operation of the network.
• Use of profanity, obscenity or other language that may be offensive to another user.
• Violation of Anchorage School Board policy, district administration regulations, or any provision in the student rights and responsibilities.
• Accessing another individual’s account or a restricted account without prior consent is forbidden. Passwords should be frequently changed and never shared.