A second problem with K-12 students using the Internet is the limited storage space on school network servers. A single student who regularly uses the Internet could consume a Gig or more of storage space.

To protect the school from liability and to protect precious storage reserves, most schools have developed an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) which students and parents are required to sign before the student is given an account on the Internet. Issues addressed in a typical AUP are:

1. Restriction from anarchy*/terrorist* items
2. Self-restriction from pornography
3. Storage space restriction
4. Time-of-day restrictions
5. Mail lists subscription limits
6. MUD* time or access restrictions
7. IRC* time or access restrictions
8. Appropriate language requirement
9. Do not reveal home address/phone

Grand County School District
Acceptable Use Policy

Internet access is now available to students and educators in Grand County School District. Our goal in providing this service is to promote educational excellence in the school district by facilitating research, sharing resources, and enabling innovation and communication.

The Internet is an electronic highway connecting millions of computers all over the world with millions of individual subscribers. These systems provide access to a very wide range of services such as electronic mail, public shareware of all types, discussion groups, public databases, and university card catalogs.

With access to computers and people all over the world also comes the accessibility of material that may not be considered of educational value in the context of the school setting. The system administrator has taken precautions to restrict access to controversial materials. However, on a global network it is technically impossible to control all materials. An industrious user may discover controversial information. Grand County School District firmly believes the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweigh the possibility that users may procure material not consistent with the educational goals of this project.

The smooth operation of the network relies upon the proper conduct of the end users who must, of their own initiative, adhere to strict guidelines. These guidelines are provided so you are aware of the responsiblities you are about to acquire. If a user violates any of the provisions, his/her account will be terminated for a period of one month. After another violation, the user's account will be terminated for one year. If a user violates a provision a third time, his/her account will be permanently terminated and any future access will be denied. Violations do not need to be for the same offense to be accumulated -- all violations will be tallyed together regardless of the type of violation.

GUIDELINES & PROVISIONS

1. The use of your account must be in support of education and/or research. You must attend an Internet orientation session before your account will be activated.
2. Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or Utah state regulation or statute is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: copyrighted material, threatening or obscene materials, anarchist* or terrorist* information, or material protected by trade secret.
3. Use of the network in support of any illegal activity is prohibited.
4. Do not perform commercial activities.
5. Do not install executable software on the network.
6. Do not use floppy disks in the computer center unless they have first been scanned for viruses.
7. Do not drop to the DOS prompt.
8. Do not use, or attempt to use, another person's account -- with or without permission.
9. For your own protection, do not make public or share your home address, home phone number, password, or any other personal data with another individual.
10. If you feel you can identify a security problem, you should notify the system administrator immediately. Do not demonstrate the problem or reveal it to other users.
11. Log out of the network before turning off the computer equipment.
12. As a courtesy to other users waiting to use the Internet, observe a self-imposed limit of one hour on line during a given six-hour period except in special circumstances.
13. Prepare large text files with a word processor before logging on.
14. Log off the Internet before editing and printing downloaded files.
15. Limit printing to ten pages per session.
16. After reading your e-mail, print or save the file if desired but delete e-mail files as soon as possible. Space on the Internet hard drive is limited.
17. Users under the age of 18 are allowed to use the MUDs* only with written parental/guardian permission.
18. Users under the age of 18 are allowed to play Internet games only with written parental/guardian permission.
19. Users under the age of 18 are allowed in the IRC* only with written parental/ guardian permission.
20. Limit personal storage space to two Megs. If you temporarily need more room to download or upload a large file, inform the system administrator who can extend additional space for a three-day period.
21. Because space on the server's hard drive is limited, please restrict yourself to two mail list subscriptions. If you have a need for more subscriptions, discuss this with the Internet administrator.
22. Do not bring food, drink, candy, or chewing gum into the Center.
23. Do not abuse or vandalize the equipment or Center furnishings.
24. Do not use aliases or handles on the Internet.

Complete the following application and submit it to:

Jolene Morris
District Technology Director
264 South 400 East
Moab, Utah 84532

Name (Print) ____________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________ State_______ Zip _____________________

Home Phone ______________________________ Age (if under 18) ______________

Social Security Number ________________________________________

I have read the Grand County School District's Acceptable Use Policy and agree to abide by its guidelines and provisions.

Signature ______________________________________________________________

Date _______________________________________

(If you are under age 18, have a parent/guardian sign below)

I have read the Grand County School District's Acceptable Use Policy and give permission for my student to have an Internet account. I accept full responsibility to see that my student will follow the guidelines and provisions of the Policy.

________ (yes/no) I give permission for my student to play Internet games*

________ (yes/no) I give permission for my student to use the IRC*

________ (yes/no) I give permission for my student to use the MUDs*

Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________________

Date _______________________________________

Definitions

* Anarchist/terrorist information is that which is weapon-related such as instructions on how to make a bomb or buy illegal guns, or is information used to overthrow established groups or governments. Anarchist/terrorist information is not illegal so it can be found all over the Internet. Acting upon that information (buying guns, overthrowing governments, etc.) is illegal. Many teenagers do not have the maturity or the understanding to realize the difference. Thus, we have made it against our local Internet policy to obtain any anarchist/terrorist information.

* Internet games tie up the lines and use a computer that may be otherwise used to do production work or research. Some students get emotionally addicted to games and lose track of time and/or get very little production work and research done on the Internet. As a parent, you know your child best. If you believe your student can responsibly handle the Internet games, grant permission for him/her to play the Internet games.

* IRC is the Internet Relay Chat -- online conversations with other individuals logged into the Internet. While most conversations are harmless, some individuals use the IRC to exchange anarchist, pornographic, and illegal information. If you believe your student is mature enough to responsibly handle the IRC, grant permission for him/her to use the IRC.

* MUDs are specific games played in fantasy worlds where you fight against wizards and dragons. You use swords and scorcery to win the game. In addition to being emotionally addictive, many parents are opposed to the MUDs because students fight against scorcerers, demons, and dragons -- conservative families may have religious or ethical objections to the MUDs. Only students who have been granted permission to use the MUDs by their parent/guardian will be allowed in this area.