The Anchorage School District (ASD) promotes an open, cooperative exchange of ideas. A digital district must also educate its students, faculty and staff about how computer abuse can interfere with the exchange of ideas that is integral to learning. We are all responsible for the well being of the computing, network, and information resources that we use.
The primary purpose of the Anchorage School District’s electronics communication network is to support and enhance learning and teaching that prepares students for success. Providing access is an investment in the future. Major technology strands are embedded in the District’s six-year instructional plan, which is intrinsically linked to the three school board goals and the goals of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). ASD believes the responsible use of its network will provide our students and staff with the access to information they need to expand their knowledge and use information resources to analyze, collaborate and publish.
In accordance with the mission of the Anchorage School District, students and staff should use the ASD network and communication resources in a responsible, ethical, respectful and legal manner. Users of the ASD network assume responsibility for understanding these procedures and guidelines. Use of the ASD network that conflicts with these guidelines may result in loss of access, as well as other disciplinary or legal action.
Users are expected to respect ASD property and be responsible for using the equipment appropriately. Users may be held responsible for any intentional damage or negligence in caring for computers and/or peripherals.
The purpose of this document is to provide schools and departments with a set of guidelines for use of the District’s Internet and network services and to be in compliance with CIPA. Deviations from these guidelines must be approved in advance by the Chief Information Officer.
All ASD staff must sign an Anchorage School District
Internet and Electronic Mail Staff Agreement form before they are assigned an e-mail account or are allowed access to the Internet through the District network. A signed agreement will remain in force from year to year without requiring renewal.
A student must have on file a signed Anchorage School
District Internet and Electronic Mail Student Agreement form before students are allowed access to the Internet through the District network. The agreement will remain in effect while the student is enrolled in the Anchorage School District and abides by the terms and conditions of the agreement.
