Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

History: 4/26/22 (updated), 3/28/23 (reviewed), 2/13/24 (updated), 3/26/24 (updated), 4/8/25 (updated), 3/10/26 (updated)

Because technology is a vital part of the school district curriculum, the Internet will be made available to all students and staff. Appropriate and equitable use of the Internet will allow students and staff to access necessary resources.

Individual student accounts and electronic mail addresses will be issued to district students. Access to and use of non-district accounts and electronic mail addresses may be restricted on student devices.

 While students will be under teacher supervision during network usage, active and comprehensive monitoring of individual students and their accessed content remains unattainable. Student internet usage on district devices is logged and may be accessed by district staff and parents.

Some students might encounter information that may not be of educational value. Student Internet records and access records are confidential records treated like other student records. The school district will use technology protection measures to restrict inappropriate access, including sites that include obscenity, child pornography or are harmful to minors, and implement content filtering that complies with federal law.

The school district will educate students about appropriate online behavior, including interacting on social networking sites and chat rooms. Students will also be educated on cyberbullying, including awareness and response. Employees will provide age-appropriate training for all students. The training provided will be
designed to promote the school district’s commitment to:

• The standards and acceptable use of Internet services as set forth in the this policy, 605.6R1, 604.11, and 605.8R1;
• Student safety with regard to:
  • safety on the Internet;
  • use of a generative artificial intelligence resources;
  • appropriate behavior while on online, on social networking Web sites, and
  • in chat rooms; and
  • cyberbullying awareness and response.
• Compliance with the requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act

Employees and students will be instructed on the appropriate use of the Internet.

In compliance with federal law, this policy will be maintained at least five years beyond the termination of funding under the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) or E-rate.

Policy References:

Legal Reference:

47 C.F.R 54.520
Iowa Code § 279.8 

Cross Reference:

104 - Anti Bullying/Harassment Policy
104.R1- Anti Bullying/Harassment Policy Investigation Procedures
104.E1- Anti Bullying/Harassment Policy Complaint Form
104.E2 - Anti Bullying/Harassment Policy Witness Disclosure Form
104.E3 - Anti Bullying/Harassment Policy Disposition of Complaint Form
604.10 - Online Courses
604.11- Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms
605.5 - School Library
605.7 - Use of Information Resources
605.7R1- Use of Information Resources Regulation