Technology

Technology: May include the devices, digital resources, and network infrastructure used within the District. This could include but is not limited to the CCSD network, the Internet, Google Apps for Education, email, hardware, software, printers, peripheral devices, individual computer devices, and web enabled devices.

Information technology: Includes Internet access, blogging, podcasting, email, published and non-published documents, and various forms of multimedia technology.

Educational use: A use supporting communication, research, and learning

Devices: Includes District owned/leased devices, staff owned devices, and student owned devices.

COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act): A law created to protect the privacy of children under 13.

CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act): A law requiring K-12 schools and libraries in the United States to use Internet filters and implement other measures to protect children from harmful online content as a condition for federal funding.

Digital Citizenship: The norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use.

Social Media: Online services and tools used for publishing, sharing and discussing information. Social media is any form of online publication or presence allowing interactive communication.  

ADOPTION DATE: Adopted May 11, 2021, and rescinded Policy 3710, Network Security; and Policy and Administrative Regulation 4510, Technology: Security, Sharing of Resources, and Technology Acceptable Use  
LEGAL REFERENCE(S): Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Children’s Internet Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. §254 (CIPA); The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) and International Standards Organization (ISO 27002).  
CROSS REFERENCE(S): 4374, 4675, 5147, 5276, 5330, 7200, and all sections under 7200-R.
ADMINISTATIVE REGULATION(S): 7100-R, Technology Sections 1, 2, and 3  
ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS: 7100 Form, Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement, and 7100 Form, Staff Technology Acceptable Use Agreement 

Google Workspace for Education is a free, web-based suite of programs available for staff and students in Campbell County School District. Google Workspace for Education provides our students practice in using current technology applications and tools to communicate, collaborate, create, and apply critical thinking.  

In Campbell County School District, access to Google Workspace for Education is determined by grade level.

• Grades JK-6 will have their own username and password providing access to Google Apps Core Services e.g. word processing, drawing, presentation, forms, and spreadsheet programs. All elementary email accounts are turned off.
• Grades 7-12 will have their own username and password providing access to Google Apps Core Services and Additional Services e.g. word processing, drawing, presentation, forms, spreadsheet and email programs. In the event parents do not want their secondary students to have access to Google mail, they must contact their school administrator to discuss their concerns.  

A list of District approved Apps for Google, Apple, and Chromebook devices are available for review at the educational technology department.

Schoology is the District’s Learning Management System utilized by schools and course teachers to provide a centralized product allowing administrators, students, and guardians to access educational resources, communication, and outcomes of the learning environment. All students will have an account with a username and password. Internal communication will be managed to allow students and guardians to communicate with the classroom teacher but not with other members of the system.

ADOPTION DATE: May 11, 2021  
LEGAL REFERENCE(S): Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Children’s Internet Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. §254 (CIPA); The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) and International Standards Organization (ISO 27002).  
CROSS REFERENCE(S): 4374, 4675, 5147, 5276, 5330, 7100, 7200, and all sections under 7200-R.
ADMINISTATIVE REGULATION: 7100-R, Technology Sections 2 and 3
ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS: 7100 Form, Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement, and 7100 Form, Staff Technology Acceptable Use Agreement 

Expectation of Privacy

At any time and without prior notice, Campbell County School District (CCSD) reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review, and store any and all usage of technology devices, digital resources, and network infrastructure, along with information technology and any information sent or received in connection with this usage. Staff and students should not have any expectation of privacy regarding such materials.

Content Filtering - Best Intent to Protect

The District’s intent is to provide safe digital environments for learners, and to instill safe practices and habits among the learning community. The District uses software designed to block access to certain sites and filter content as required by law. The District is aware that not all inappropriate information can be filtered and will make an effort to correct any known gaps in the filtering of information without unduly inhibiting the educational use of age appropriate content by staff and students. Users will inform teachers or administrators of any inadvertent access to inappropriate material so the filtering profile can be modified. CCSD educates students about appropriate online behavior. Digital citizenship is taught in elementary classes and secondary health classes.

Monitoring

The District monitors the use of its network to protect the integrity and optimal operation of all computer and system networks. There is no expectation of privacy related to information stored and transmitted over the District network. The information on the network in general files and email is not private and is subject to review.

The District will cooperate with copyright protection agencies investigating copyright infringement by users on our systems.

Technicians and computer system administrators have full access rights to the storage devices they manage as part of their duties. Routine maintenance and monitoring of the system could lead to the discovery that a user has or is violating District policies, state laws, or federal laws. Search of particular files of a user could be conducted if there was reasonable suspicion that a user has violated the law or Campbell County School District policies.  

ADOPTION DATE: May 11, 2021  LEGAL REFERENCE(S): Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Children’s Internet Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. §254 (CIPA); The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) and International Standards Organization (ISO 27002).  
CROSS REFERENCE(S): 4374, 4675, 5147, 5276, 5330, 7100, 7200, and all sections under 7200-R.
ADMINISTATIVE REGULATION: 7100-R, Technology Sections 1 and 3
ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS: 7100 Form, Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement 7100 Form, Staff Technology Acceptable Use Agreement 

Responsible Use of Technology Resources

Campbell County School District students and staff will:

• Demonstrate safe, legal, and responsible use of digital information and technology;  •
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward using technology supporting collaboration, learning, and productivity; and
• Demonstrate elements of digital citizenship.  

The Technology Acceptable Use Agreement will be signed by students upon initial enrollment in Campbell County School District and annually thereafter. Staff will sign the form upon initial hire and annually thereafter.  

Unacceptable Uses of Technology Resources

Inappropriate technology use includes but is not limited to:

• Violating any federal or state law, local regulation, or District policy (CIPA and COPPA);
• Using obscene language and content;
• Harassing, insulting, or bullying others; or sexual harassment posting of private or personal information about another person (See Policy 4374, Title IX Sexual Harassment; and Policy 5276 and Administrative Regulation 5276-R, Bullying);
• Interfering with the normal functioning of devices, computer systems, or computer networks;
• Intentionally wasting limited network or bandwidth resources;
• Damage, theft, vandalism, or any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, data of another user, Internet, or any agencies or other networks connected to the Internet (this includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses and/or the intentional removal of District-installed software);
• “Hacking” or unauthorized access in an attempt to gain access to restricted files, other devices, or computer systems;
• Uploading any harmful form of programming, bypassing filters, installing any type of server, aliasing/spoofing, peer-to-peer networking, or remotecontrol software;
• Accessing dangerous information that, if acted upon, could cause damage or danger to others;
• Accessing, modifying, or deleting digital information that belongs to others;
• Possessing and/or distributing any tools which can be used for malicious purposes;
• Intentional viewing, downloading or distribution of inappropriate, offensive, materials, including but not limited to: inappropriate music files, movies, images, or other media; and
• Downloading to District devices any personally owned apps and/or software.

Digital Citizenship

The District’s overall code of conduct applies to the use of digital tools for all purposes. When online, users should work towards creating a positive online presence, and they are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These rules include but are not limited to the following:

• Users will be polite.
• Users will use appropriate language. Verbal or written language that is considered inappropriate in the classroom is also inappropriate in all uses of technology.  
• Children’s Internet Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. §254 (CIPA); The Family
• Users will comply with District Policy 4675 and Administrative Regulation 4675-R, Copyright. 
• Student users will not reveal personal addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal information, for themselves or others.
• Staff users will not reveal personal addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal information, for students, or colleagues.
• Users will not give their username or password to any other person, or use the username or password of someone else to access any part of the system.  

Digital-Age Communication and Collaboration Tools  

Communication and collaboration tools are online applications, services, and practices that allow users to connect to each other and create, share, and collaborate on content. When using the tools, users must abide by the guidelines established within Digital Citizenship and support the educational mission and instructional program of the District.  

Digital-age communication and collaboration tools are not guaranteed to be private. All communication and collaboration tools must be used appropriately. Account holders will be held responsible at all times for the proper use of accounts, and the District may suspend or revoke access if rules are violated. Content relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to authorities.

Inappropriate use of communication and collaboration tools includes but is not limited to:

• Threats to harm a person or property;
• Obscene, offensive, crude, or indecent communications;
• Anonymous posts;
• Insults or slanders;
• Violations or other’s privacy;
• Blackmails or demands placed on someone;
• Promotion of illegal activity;
• Abuse or harassment of another person;
• Political messages;
• Promotion of the sale of goods or services for personal gain; and
• Irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent to a large number of recipients.  

Students may participate in District approved digital-age communication, social media and collaboration tools related to curricular projects or school activities. See Policy 5330 and Administrative Regulation 5330-R, Student Use of Electronic and Recording Devices.  

As part of Digital Citizenship training, student password requirements will be as follows: 

• Grades JK-6 – Passwords will be established and managed by the District.
• Grades 7-8 – Passwords can be created by students with District support
• Grades 9-12 – Passwords are required to be changed by students annually

Student Images and Products for Educational Use

Campbell County School District through the use of technology provides students with enriching and innovative opportunities. As the audience we communicate with expands, students may have the opportunity to have their photograph, video, recording, and/or student digital projects shared or published on websites and other media, or through Campbell County School District.  

Unless otherwise noted in Student Policy 5147-Student Records, the following will apply:

• No portrait style photographs or photographs containing personal identifiers will be allowed.
• Students’ last names are never published.
• Students’ home addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers are never published.

ADOPTION DATE: May 11, 2021  LEGAL REFERENCE(S): Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Children’s Internet Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. §254 (CIPA); The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) and International Standards Organization (ISO 27002).  
CROSS REFERENCE(S): 4374, 4675, 5147, 5276, 5330, 7100, 7200, and all sections under 7200-R.
ADMINISTATIVE REGULATION: 7100-R, Technology Sections 1 and 2
ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS: 7100 Form, Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement, and 7100 Form, Staff Technology Acceptable Use Agreement