STUDENT COMPUTER AND NETWORK LOGIN MESSAGE

By continuing you acknowledge that:

• You are entering the network and computer system of Collier County Public Schools. By continuing, you agree that you have authorization to use this system.
  
  
• Use of this system is monitored and logged. By continuing, you consent to CCPS logging and monitoring all your activity while using this system.
  
  
• Monitoring may include, but is not necessarily limited to, use of specific monitoring tools to review browser history and network, server, and computer logs, as well as visual observations of online activities during class sessions.
  
  
• Users have no independent legal right of privacy for usage of District technology resources including, but not limited to, privacy in the content of their personal files, e-mail, and records or their online activity when using the District's computer network and/or internet connection.
  
  
• The District utilizes software and/or hardware to monitor online activity of students to restrict access to child pornography and other material that is obscene, objectionable, inappropriate, and/or harmful to minors.  The technology protection measures may not be disabled at any time while students may be using District technology resources as such disabling will cease to protect against access to materials that are prohibited under the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).  Any student who attempts to disable the technology protection measures will be subject to discipline.
  
  
• You will not attempt to download any prohibited application on CCPS devices. Prohibited applications include those as identified by F.S. 112.22 and on the list maintained by the Florida Department of Management Services that come from a “foreign principal” or from a “foreign country of concern,”. You will also not attempt to use the CCPS internet connection to download these applications on any personal device.
  
  
• You will not use a CCPS device or internet connection to provide any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to a website not specifically authorized for use by CCPS.
  
  
• Technology protection and filters have been applied to student internet connections using the District’s network. You will not attempt to disable or bypass the technology protection or filters.
  
  
• Only internet access provided by CCPS may be accessed while on campus. Personal internet connectivity devices such as, but not limited to, cell phones or personal hotspots are not permitted to be used to access outside internet sources at any time on campus.
  
  
• Bringing on premises or infecting the network with a Virus, Trojan, or program designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide access to unauthorized data or information is in violation of Policy 7540.03 (Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety).
  
  
• Processing or accessing information on school property related to “hacking”, altering, or bypassing network security policies is in violation of Policy 7540.03 (Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety).
  
  
• Users are required to refrain from actions that are illegal (such as libel, slander, vandalism, harassment, theft, plagiarism, inappropriate access, and the like) or unkind (such as personal attacks, invasion of privacy, injurious comment, and the like).
  
  
• Use of District devices is subject to Policy 7540.03 (Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety) as well as all related policies and procedures.
  
  
• Use of personal electronic devices is subject to Policy 5136 (Electronic Devices) as well as all related policies and procedures.
  
  
• As indicated by AP 7542, the school district has the right to collect and examine any device at any time. This includes devices that are suspected of causing problems or believed to be the source of an attack or virus infection.
  
  
• Use of District or personal devices to transmit or share inappropriate content during the school day will result in the loss of device privileges. Additional consequences may be applied depending upon the circumstances. Transmission of material of a bullying or sexual nature will not be tolerated.
  
  
• Use of District or personal Ddevices at unauthorized times will result in the loss of device privileges.  Use of devices in the gym, PE locker rooms, and bathrooms is strictly prohibited.  The use of devices is purely for the extension and enrichment of the learning environment.
  
  
• A student may possess electronic devices (e.g., cellular telephones, smartphones, personal digital assistant (PDAs) laptops, cameras, and other devices designed to receive and send an electronic signal or store digital data) in school, on school property, at after school activities and at school-related functions, provided that during instructional time the electronic devices remain powered off, silenced, and concealed from view. Use during any other part of the school day is currently limited to instructional content at the teacher's discretion and during lunch, breaks, or passing, is at the discretion of the Principal. The use of technology to provide educational material is not a necessity but a privilege. A student does not have the right to use his or her laptop, cell phone or other electronic device while at school. When abused, privileges will be taken away.
  
  
• Responsibility to keep personal electronic device secure rests with the individual owner. Collier County Public Schools, nor its staff or employees, is not liable for any device stolen or damaged on campus. If a device is stolen or damaged, it will be handled through the administrative office similar to other personal items that are impacted in similar situations. It is recommended that skins (decals) and other custom touches are used to physically identify your device from others. Additionally, protective cases for technology are encouraged.
  
  

Additionally, devices:

• Must be in silent mode while on school campuses and while riding school buses.
• May not be used to cheat on assignments or tests, or for non-instructional purposes (such as making personal phone calls and text/instant messaging).
• May not be used to record, transmit or post photographic images or video of a person, or persons on campus during school activities and/or hours.
• May only be used to access files on computer or internet sites which are relevant to the classroom curriculum. Games are not permitted.
• May NOT be used to send inappropriate messages during the school day.
• May NOT be used to send any messages during instructional time.
• May NOT be used to accept any phone calls during the school day.
  
  

I understand and will abide by the above protocols in compliance with Florida statutes and CCPS’ policies and procedures. I further understand that any violation is unethical and may result in the loss of my network and/or technology privileges as well as other disciplinary actions.

Use of social media by students:
Students are prohibited from accessing social media platforms through the use of Internet access provided by the District unless expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes. As required by F.S. the use of the TikTok platform or any successor platform is prohibited on District-owned devices, through Internet access provided by the District, or as a platform to communicate or promote any District school, school-sponsored club, extracurricular organization, or athletic team.

Students must comply with policies and procedures when using District technology resources to access and/or use social media (see Policy 7540.03)

Users who disregard this policy and its accompanying procedures may have their use privileges suspended or revoked, and disciplinary action taken against them. Users granted access to the Internet through the District's computers assume personal responsibility and liability, both civil and criminal, for uses of the Internet not authorized by the Board policies listed below and it’s the accompanying procedures.

Policy 7540.03 – Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety

7540.03 - STUDENT NETWORK AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY

Advances in telecommunications and other related technologies have fundamentally altered the ways in which information is accessed, communicated, and transferred in our society. Such changes are driving the need for educators to adapt their means and methods of instruction, and the way they approach student learning, to harness and utilize the vast, diverse, and unique resources available on the Internet. The District is pleased to provide Internet services to its students. The District’s Internet system has a limited educational purpose. The District’s Internet system has not been established as a public access service or a public forum. The District has the right to place restrictions on its use to assure that use of the District’s Internet system is in accord with its limited educational purpose. Student use of the District’s computers, network and Internet services (Network) will be governed by this policy, the related administrative guidelines, and the Student Code of Conduct. The due process rights of all users will be respected in the event there is a suspicion of inappropriate use of the Network. Users have a limited privacy expectation in the content of their personal files and records of their online activity while on the Network.

The District encourages students to utilize the Internet in order to promote educational excellence in our schools by providing them with the opportunity to develop the resource sharing, innovation, and communication skills and tools that are essential to both life and work. The instructional use of the Internet will be guided by the School Board's policy on instructional materials (see Policy 2520 and AP 2520).

The Internet is a global information and communication network that provides an incredible opportunity to bring previously unimaginable education and information resources to our students. The Internet connects computers and users in the District with computers and users worldwide. Through the Internet, students and staff can access up-to-date, highly relevant information that will enhance their learning and the education process. Further, the Internet provides students and staff with the opportunity to communicate with other people from throughout the world. Access to such an incredible quantity of information and resources brings with it, however, certain unique challenges.

Users have no independent legal right of privacy for usage of District technology resources including, but not limited to, privacy in the content of their personal files, e-mail, and records or their online activity when using the District's computer network and/or internet connection.

The District may not be able to technologically limit access to services through the District's Internet connection to only those that have been authorized for the purpose of instruction, study, and research related to the curriculum. Unlike in the past when educators and community members had the opportunity to review and screen materials to assess their appropriateness, access to the Internet, because it serves as a gateway to any publicly available file server in the world, will open classrooms and students to electronic information resources which have not been screened by educators for use by students of various ages.

Pursuant to Federal law, the District has implemented technology protection, utilizing software and hardware measures which monitor, block, and filter Internet access to visual displays that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors, as defined by the Children’s Internet Protection Act. At the discretion of the Superintendent, the technology protection may also be configured to protect against access to other material considered inappropriate for students to access. Nevertheless, parents/guardians are advised that a determined user may be able to gain access to services on the Internet that the Board has not authorized for educational purposes. In fact, it is impossible to guarantee students will not gain access through the Internet to information and communications that they and/or their parents/guardians may find inappropriate, offensive, objectionable, or controversial. Parents/guardians assume risks by consenting to allow their child to participate in the use of the Internet. Parents/guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using the Internet. The Superintendent may temporarily or permanently unblock access to sites containing appropriate material, if access to such sites has been inappropriately blocked by the technology protection. The determination of whether material is appropriate or inappropriate shall be based on the content of the material and the intended use of the material, not on the protection actions of the technology protection.

Pursuant to Federal law, students shall receive education about the following:

1. safety and security while using e-mail, chat rooms, social media, and other forms of direct electronic communications;
2. the dangers inherent with the online disclosure of personally identifiable information;
3. the consequences of unauthorized access (e.g., "hacking") cyberbullying and other unlawful or inappropriate activities by students online; and,
4. the unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors.
   
   

Students shall not access social media for personal use from the District’s network, but shall be permitted to access social media for educational use in accordance with their teacher’s approved plan for such use.

Users who disregard this policy and its accompanying procedures may have their use privileges suspended or revoked, and disciplinary action taken against them. Users granted access to the Internet through the District's computers assume personal responsibility and liability, both civil and criminal, for uses of the Internet not authorized by this Board policy and its accompanying procedures.

Principals are responsible for providing training so that Internet users under their supervision are knowledgeable about this policy and its accompanying procedures (see Policy 7540.04). The Superintendent expects that staff members will provide guidance and instruction to students in the appropriate use of the Internet, and will monitor students' online activities while using social media to interact with others online; interacting with other individuals in chat rooms or on blogs; and, recognizing what constitutes cyberbullying, understanding cyberbullying is a violation of Board policy, and learning appropriate actions if they experience cyberbullying.

Monitoring may include, but is not necessarily limited to, visual observations of online activities during class sessions; or use of specific monitoring tools, in coordination, if necessary, with Information Technology personnel, to review browser history and network, server, and computer logs.

Students are responsible for good behavior on the District's computers and the Internet just as they are in classrooms, school hallways, and other school premises and school-sponsored events. Communications on the Internet are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communication apply. The Board does not sanction any use of the Internet that is not authorized by or conducted strictly in compliance with this policy and its accompanying procedures. Users who disregard this policy and its accompanying procedures may have their use privileges suspended or revoked, and disciplinary action taken against them. Users granted access to the Internet through the District's computers or network assume personal responsibility and liability, both civil and criminal, for uses of the Internet not authorized by this Board policy and its accompanying procedures.

The Board designates the Superintendent and administrators responsible for initiating, implementing, and enforcing this policy and its accompanying procedures as they apply to students' use of the Network.

Policy 5136 – Electronic Devices

5136 - ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A student may possess electronic devices (e.g., cellular telephones, smartphones, personal digital assistant (PDAs) laptops, cameras, and other devices designed to receive and send an electronic signal or store digital data) in school, on school property, at after school activities and at school-related functions, provided that during instructional time the electronic devices remain powered off, silenced, and concealed from view. Use during any other part of the school day is currently limited to instructional content at the teacher's discretion and during lunch, breaks, or passing, is at the discretion of the Principal.

Students may not use electronic devices on school property or at a school-sponsored activity to access and/or view Internet websites that are otherwise blocked to students at school.

When directed by the administrator or sponsor, electronic devices shall be powered off, silenced, and concealed from view during school activities, occurring outside the school day.

Electronic devices are to be powered off, silenced, and concealed from view on District buses, except as authorized by the driver.

The requirement that electronic devices must be turned off will not apply in the following circumstances when the student obtains prior approval from the building principal:

1. The student has a special medical circumstance (e.g., an ill family member, or his/her own special medical condition).
2. The Principal may grant permission to use a cellular phone in the presence of an administrator for an emergency when other means of communication are not available (e.g., school phone).

Electronic devices, including but not limited to those with cameras, may not be possessed, activated, or utilized at any time in any school situation where a reasonable expectation of personal privacy exists. These locations and circumstances include but are not limited to locker rooms, shower facilities, restrooms, and any other areas where students or others may change clothes or be in any stage or degree of disrobing or changing clothes. The building principal has authority to make determinations as to the specific locations and situations where possession of an electronic device is absolutely prohibited. Students are prohibited from using electronic devices to capture, record, or transmit the words (i.e. audio) and/or images (i.e. pictures/video) of any student, staff member, or other person on district property or while attending a school-related activity, without express prior notice and explicit consent for the capture, recording or transmission of such words or images. Using an electronic device to take or transmit audio and/or pictures/video of an individual without his/her consent is considered an invasion of privacy and is not permitted, unless authorized by the building principal. Students who violate this provision and/or use an electronic device to violate the privacy rights of another person shall have be subject to disciplinary action.

Students are also prohibited from using an electronic device to capture and/or transmit test information or any other information in a manner constituting fraud, theft, cheating, or academic dishonesty. Likewise, students are prohibited from using their electronic devices to receive such information.

Students are prohibited from using an electronic device in any way that might reasonably create in the mind of another person an impression of being threatened, humiliated, harassed, embarrassed or intimidated. See Policy 5517.01 – Bullying and Harassment. In particular, students are prohibited from using their electronic devices to: (1) transmit material that is threatening, obscene, disruptive, or sexually explicit or that can be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based upon their race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or political beliefs; and (2) send, share, view or possess pictures, text messages, e-mails or other materials of a sexual nature (i.e. sexting) in electronic or any other form. Violation of these prohibitions shall result in disciplinary action. Furthermore, such actions will be reported to local law enforcement and child services as required by law.

'Sexting' is prohibited at any time on school property or at school functions. Sexting is the electronic transmission of sexual messages or pictures, usually through cell phone text messaging. Such conduct not only is potentially dangerous for the involved students, but can lead to unwanted exposure of the messages and images to others, and would result in criminal violations related to the transmission or possession. Such conduct will be subject to disciplinary action.

Possession of an electronic device by a student is a privilege, which may be forfeited by any student who fails to abide by the terms of this policy, or otherwise engages in misuse of this privilege.

No expectation of confidentiality will exist in the use of electronic devices on school premises/property.

Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action and/or confiscation of the electronic device. If the electronic device is confiscated, it will be released/returned to the student’s parent/guardian.

The student who possesses an electronic device is responsible for its care. The School Board is not responsible for preventing theft, loss, damage, or vandalism to electronic devices brought onto its property.

Parents/guardians are advised that the best way to get in touch with their child during the school day is by calling the school office.

AP7542 – Network Access from Personally-Owned Computers and/or other web-enabled devices

AP7542 - NETWORK ACCESS FROM PERSONALLY-OWNED COMPUTERS AND/OR OTHER WEB-ENABLED DEVICES

District School Board members, employees, as well as contractors, vendors, and/or agents of the District may use their personal computer or web-enabled device of any type to access the District's server and internal network while they are on-site at any District facility, provided the computer or web-enabled device meets the established standards for equipment used to access said server and network, and the individual granted access complies, without exception, with the established standards for appropriate use of the District's server and network.

With parental permission and prior approval from Principal, students may use their personal computer or web-enabled device of any type to access the District's server or internal network while they are on-site at any District facility, provided the computer or web-enabled device meets the established standards of equipment used to access said server and network, and the student granted access complies, without exception, with the established standards for appropriate use of the District's server and network.

No expectation of confidentiality will exist in the use of electronic devices on school premises/property.

The necessary standards for connecting to the District's server and network shall be developed. Access to the standards for connecting to the District's server and network using a personal computer or web-enabled device of any sort shall be provided upon request for all to whom this procedure applies.

Establishment, and subsequent enforcement, of the standards is intended to minimize the potential exposure to the District from damages, including, but not limited to, the loss of sensitive District data, illegal access to confidential data, damage to the District's intellectual property, damage to the District's public image, and damage to the District's critical internal systems, from unauthorized use.

Any Board member, employee, contractor, vendor, student and/or agent of the District who violates the established standards, who violates the District's Acceptable Use policy, or who accesses the server and network without authorization may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, if a student, termination of employment if a District employee, denial of access if a School Board member, or cancellation of the contract with the District if a contractor, vendor or agent. Further, the Board member, employee, contractor, vendor, and/or agent of the District who violates the established standards or who violates the District's Acceptable Use Policy (see Policy 7540.04 and Policy 7540.03) may be denied access to the District's server and network in the future.

CCPS Code of Student Conduct:

Full text of CCPS code of student conduct is available at: https://www.collierschools.com/codeofstudentconduct

RULE 12. ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Student possession of electronic devices on school grounds and school buses is a privilege for communication with parents and/or law enforcement and/or for the purpose of teacher-directed and approved research and instructional practice. Electronic devices include but are not limited to the following: cell phones; computers; smart watches; portable game units; digital media players, other mechanisms that enable users to communicate electronically person-to-person or through internet social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, SnapChat, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter). In order to preserve the proper educational environment and prevent disturbances, the following conditions must be observed:

1. Electronic devices are to be powered off and NOT to be used during instructional time for personal use. Use during any other part of the school day is at the discretion of each Principal.
2. Electronic devices are to be powered off and silenced on District buses except as authorized by the driver.
3. The Principal may grant permission to use a cellular phone in the presence of an administrator for an emergency when other means of communication are not available (e.g., school phone).
4. The use of electronic devices while at school or on buses to record sound or visual images without the consent of the person being recorded or photographed is strictly prohibited.
5. The student may be disciplined for inappropriate content stored on electronic devices brought to school, school functions, and/or on the school bus.
6. The following will result in student discipline at school: refusal to turn off an electronic device when told to by a teacher, administrator, coach, counselor, or other school official; damaging an electronic device owned by the school; causing a disruption; using an electronic device to cheat, Including getting and giving answers to tests and copying from the internet; using the electronic device to bully, threaten, harass, attack another student or school personnel whether or not communicated directly to that person; sending (or asking to receive) pictures or videos of people who are partially or completely undressed, or are pretending to or actually performing a sexual act.
7. The school may impose consequences to students who misuse electronic devices away from school on their own time if both of the following are true: The student’s use of the electronic device causes significant disruption at school or serious emotional, physical, or psychological harm to the school, other students, or school personnel and the student knew, or should have known, that the harm would happen.
8. All school issued devices are for educational and instructional purposes only. Students are responsible for their devices and the contents searched and stored on their devices. Inappropriate use is strictly prohibited.
9. All Technology/Internet Use policies will be strictly enforced concerning student electronic devices. Loss/Theft of personal items at school or on the bus is not the responsibility of the school or District.

Authority: F.S. 1006.07 – 1006.09, Board Policy 5136 (Electronic Devices)

RULE 27. SCHOOL PROPERTY – MATERIALS/BOOKS/INTERNET/NETWORK AND OTHER DISTRICT DEVICES

Students are expected to take good care of school property. Students must assume full responsibility for the care of school property available to them. This includes, but is not limited to textbooks, uniforms, equipment, electronic devices, or library books. These items are issued by school personnel and must be returned to the same person upon completion of the school year or withdrawal from school. Responsibility for the property rests with the student to whom the property is issued. Loss of items due to theft or other circumstances will not be accepted as an excuse for nonpayment or for not doing class assignments. Failure on the part of any student to pay for lost or damaged items shall deprive the student of further use of free items outside the school. If an item is lost and before another one is issued, the student will be required to pay full price for items less than one year old. For older items, replacement cost will depend on the original price and the age and condition of the items when issued.

If the item is found and returned, a refund will be made to the student. If the item is damaged, the student is required to pay a damage charge depending upon the degree of damage and the condition of the item when it was issued.

The District’s internet/network system has not been established as a public access service nor established to create a limited public forum. The District has the right to place restrictions on its use to assure that use of the District’s internet system is in accord with its limited educational purpose.

Student use of the District’s computers, network and internet services ("network") will be governed by Board Policy 7540.03 and the related administrative guidelines, and the Code. Misuse of the network will result in disciplinary action. The due process rights of all users will be respected in the event there is a suspicion of inappropriate use of the network. Users have a limited privacy expectation in the content of their personal files, electronic files, and records of their online activity while on the network.

Authority: F.S. 1006.28, 1006.28(3)(b), 1001.43(1), 1001.51(4), Board Policy 5513 (Care of School Property)