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June 2012 – June 2015
Ewen-Trout Creek
Consolidated
School District
Educational
Technology
Plan
Technology Plan Summary Sheet
District: Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated School District Address: 14312 Airport Rd.
Ewen, MI 49925 District Code: 66045
Contact: Loren Vannest, Superintendent Email: [email protected]
Phone: 906-988-2364 Fax: 906-988-2864
Years Covered by this plan: June 2012 – June 2015 Date of next state review: June 2015
Intermediate School District: Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District School Website: http://www.etc.k12.mi.us
Table of Contents
District Description……… page 3 Vision/Mission Statements………...page 3-4 Technology Committee Members………...page 4 Technology Goals………page 5 Technology Strategies………..pages 6-11 Projected Costs………...pages 12-13 Basic Hardware/Computer Inventory……….pages 14-15 Implementation Time-lines………..pages 16-17 Evaluation of Technology Implementation………... pages 18 Support Resources………..……. .page 19 Evaluation of Technology Plan………...page 20 Internet Use Policy………page 21-25
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District Description
The Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated School District operates a K – 12 educational program in a large geographical area in southern Ontonagon County. The District encompasses the Townships of Bergland, Duncan, Haight, Interior, Matchwood, McMillan, and Stannard.
K – 12 student enrollment in September 2011 was 245. Enrollment has declined steadily in recent years. The district currently has 67% of the student population qualified for free or reduced lunch.
The district currently employs 17 full and part-time teachers for the 2012-2013 school year.
The district operates a single K – 12 building with approximately 25 classrooms, two gymnasiums, a cafetorium and various services areas located throughout the building.
District School Improvement Vision/Mission Statement
The Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated School District believes in the cooperation of school, family and community in order to provide our youth with the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to contribute to today’s rapidly changing society.
Vision Statement:
We will educate the children and enrich the community.
We will involve the parents and community in the learning process by creating shared learning experiences. We will be models of the life-long learning process and be committed to high-quality work that we hope to develop in our students.
We will teach for understanding, frequently assessing students' understanding and providing a variety of opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery
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Mission Statement:
We will provide a safe environment in order to provide our youth with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to contribute to today's changing society.
District Technology Vision/Mission Statement
All students will become proficient in the use of current technologies and in problem solving. Students will gain the technology skills needed to expand their abilities within all curriculum areas to help them to become productive participants in our technological society.
Technology Committee Members
Loren Vannest………..District Superintendent Kirk Schott..…….………..…...School Board Member Roger Cieslinski..………...REMC Support Technician Tammy Gibson………...Administrative Assistant Dianne Hardes………...Teacher, E-TC High School Jaclyn Besonen………..….Teacher, E-TC Elementary School Mary Nordine...Teacher, E-TC Elementary School Sandra Maki...Special Ed Parapro, Jr Hi/HS Lisa Lindberg………..………Parent and Community Member
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Vision/Technology Goals
The Ewen-Trout Creek School District realizes the importance of integrating technology across the curriculum. Our main goal is focused on giving our students the skills necessary to utilize the technology available. Integrating technology across the curriculum is our highest priority. The use of technology will make our students more effective communicators, problem solvers, researchers and life-long learners. To achieve our vision, the District is committed:
1. To provide all students the experience with technology necessary to meet or exceed their needs to become successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.
2. To provide students and teachers with access to current technology and software aligned with the Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards.
3. To provide professional development of staff to ensure the integration of technology into all curriculum areas.
4. To make all types of technology available to students, staff and community.
Technology Strategies
Goal 1:To provide all students the experience with technology necessary to meet or exceed their needs to become successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.
Strategies:
1. Implement the Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards Curriculum
2. Create approaches for creating technology/multimedia projects or presentations
3. Implement ethical and legal standards in the use of technology
Objectives and Implementation:
Grades K – 2: Students will learn basic computer skills to enable them to use this tool for beginning communication activities
● Students will learn computer terminology, basic parts and functions
● Students will learn beginning communications skills using the computer to input and print their communication
● Students will have access to the drop-in lab to use multimedia software and other equipment
Grades 3 – 5: Students will master the keyboard by the end of the 5th grade
● a drop in lab is available for classes as general subject area use
● teachers will determine by item analysis the lowest 15 MEAP objectives and set up web sites for student research
● Students will have access to the drop-in lab to use multimedia software and other equipment
Grades 3 – 5: Students will use a variety of research tools to gather information on a variety of subjects. Research tools shall include CD ROM, DVD, databases, internet, electronic bulletin board, calculators, magazines, video tapes and TV.
● Students will utilize multimedia software, internet and other research tools in lessons integrated into the classroom curriculums
● Students will use computers to develop charts, graphs, maps and databases to record and/or illustrate concepts in math, science and social studies
● Students will have access to the drop-in lab to use multimedia software and other equipment
Grades 6 – 8: Students will improve communications skills to produce reports using at least four types of technology and will participate in group projects developing a multimedia presentation of information for specific purposes and specific audiences.
● Students will do assigned classroom work using different types of technology
● Students will use acquired technology skills (such as word processing, internet research and multimedia) to create reports and presentations required for classroom assignments
● Students will have access to computer labs and all technologies available to complete classroom assignments
● Students will have access to the drop-in lab to use multimedia software and other equipment
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Grades 9 – 12: Students will become masters of available current technologies to increase
communications skills and knowledge in academic areas to prepare for the MEAP, ACT and to complete classroom assignments.
Math and Science: Students will have access to and instruction in scientific and graphing calculators, computers for research, microscopes, spectroscopes, stereoscopes and various measuring devices (i.e. venier calipers, micrometers)
● English: Students will use PowerPoint software and projectors to present research presentations and word processing software to create reports and other classroom assignments
● Social Studies: Students will use the internet for research and the computer for word processing to complete assignments
● Business Services and Technology/Computer Applications
1. Students will utilize all programs in the MicroSoft Office Suite (Power School, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, FrontPage)
2. Students will learn basic computer maintenance and troubleshooting
3. Students will learn to use fax machine, email, photocopier, telephone technologies, multimedia projector, SmartBoard and multi-conferencing unit
4. Students will apply advanced communications skills to all documents
5. Students will learn and apply ethical and legal standards in planning, accessing and implementing technology
● Music/Art/Health and Physical Education: Students will use the internet and other computer related tools to do research and complete classroom assignments
● Students will have access to the drop-in lab to use multimedia software and other equipment
Evaluation:
In cooperation with our intermediate school district, the Ewen-Trout Creek School will be aligned with the Michigan Department of Education’s Technology Content Standards and Benchmarks. Once
implemented, a yearly review will allow us to implement new technologies and strategies into the learning process.
Goal 2:
To provide students and teachers with access to current technology and software aligned with the
Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards Curriculum.
Strategies:
1. Develop a technology team consisting of teachers, staff, parents and other community members that will annually assess the implementation of the newest technologies, current software for alignment with curriculum, and discuss long-range technology goals for the district.
2. The district will continue to explore alternative funding to aid in the implementation of the Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations
3. The district will continue the availability of specialized courses offered through Michigan Virtual High School
4. The district will continue the availability of specialized courses, virtual field trips and interactive communication through the use of digital equipment
Implementation:
● Maintain a computer rotation plan for replacement of older computers in labs and classrooms
● Students are given the opportunity to earn high school and/or college credits through on-line classes
● Students are given the opportunity to participate in Distance Learning classes offered throughout our intermediate school district, including computer repair, computer aided drafting
● Network infrastructure is examined in light of new and existing technologies, including telephone systems, cell phones, wiring, networks, servers and related technologies
Evaluation:
The technology committee and/or administration is responsible for planning, evaluating and
implementing new and existing technologies. The committee will make recommendations regarding these technologies to the administration.
A timeline for implementation and evaluation of technologies will be created and followed to aid the committee in this process.
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Goal 3:
To provide professional development for all staff to ensure the integration of technology into all curriculum areas.
Strategies:
1. Implement the Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards.
2. Annual identification of each teacher’s technology skills and aid in the integration of those skills
into the curriculum
3. Establish and continue ongoing in-service and training opportunities for all staff members
4. Provide staff with opportunities to explore new technologies related to their curriculum areas and interests
5. Explore grant funding to assist with technology related training.
Implementation:
● Survey of teachers’ technology skills
● Technology workshops offered at district-wide professional development days
● Summer Institute courses through the intermediate school district and/or REMC
● Technology in-service sessions at E-TC in-service days
Evaluation:
The staff will be surveyed each year to determine the level of technological expertise each teacher possesses and to help identify in-service needs. These surveys will allow the district to measure the growth of the staff and to identify potential weak areas.
Goal 4:
To make all types of technology available to students, staff, parents, and community.
Strategies:
1. All students will have access to current technologies in school.
2. All staff will have access to current technologies for administrative, curriculum and research purposes.
3. Community members will be provided with the opportunity to use current technologies through local programming.
4. Increased communications with parents and community members will be achieved through
technology programs, school newsletters, voice messaging systems, School Improvement meetings and the collaboration between parents and teachers through Power School, and the Community Youth Enrichment Team.
5. Adequate technical support will be available to the district for maintenance and training.
Implementation:
● Partnerships with local school districts, Gogebic Community College, our intermediate school district, Michigan Virtual High School, Compass Learning, and the UP Global Program.
● District voice mail system, electronic mail, calendars, file sharing system for posting of assignments.
● Secure website for student grades and attendance.
● Technical support contract with REMC
● Informational school website available to parents, students, teachers, staff and community at www.etc.k12.mi.us
● Assistive technology is provided to students according to their needs
● Computers and associated technology is available for use with adult education courses, GED certification programs, EMT courses and other community programs
● Community Youth Enrichment Team/Facebook page
Evaluation:
The technology committee will evaluate the strategies set for this goal. Timelines will be created, evaluated and revised to track the growth of these strategies.
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Goal 5:
To provide a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
Strategies:
1. Maintain and increase efficiency of our Internet filtering software. 2. Explore technology safety programs
3. Monitor student computer usage
4. Provide communications tools to all transportation personnel
Implementation:
● Continuation of blocking student access to inappropriate websites using Fortiguard
● Teacher access and monitoring of student computers while students are logged in
● Top 20 Profile report emailed to tech coordinator
● Cell phones with accompanying hardware on all buses
Evaluation:
The technology committee will meet, evaluate and discuss computer usage throughout the district. A timeline for implementation and evaluation of security equipment shall be created and followed to aid the committee in this process.
Projected Costs of Technologies and Related Expenses
The Ewen-Trout Creek School District is financially committed to the integration of technology into the school. The allocation of bond and general fund dollars, At Risk funds, REAP grant funds and USF grant discounts have been used to purchase new equipment, update some old equipment, renovate some lab areas, provide internet access and network services to both the elementary and secondary wings of the K-12 building.
The committee recognizes the need to plan for the future. Currently the district has equipment at various ages and technologies. The district has a rotation schedule for the replacement of older technology. On an as-needed basis, professional development activities are provided to staff.
Grant sources will play a large role in our steps toward basic literacy and integration. The district coordinates the applications for the following available state and local fund resources:
At-Risk Funds
Universal Service Fund REAP Grants
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Three-Year Budget
The following chart shows technology related budgets with current and projected amounts. These amounts are pre-USF discounts.
Rotation for Computer Replacement/Update
Location Replacement Year Rotation Year
Elementary Lab Summer 2011 (Used) As Needed
High School Lab (Drop-In) Summer 2011 (Refurbished)
2014
BST Lab Summer 2009 (New) 2014
Library Lab Fall 2011 (Refurb) 2014
Classrooms/Teacher Stations Spring 2008 (Refurb) 2013
Administrative Offices As Needed As Needed
File Server 2007 2012
Account Description 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Internet Internet Service $16,092 $16,500 $16,500
Email Student & staff email service $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Telephone Expenses Local, long distance & cell service $5,580 $5,580 $5,580
REMC Media Video streaming, lending library $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
REMC SupportNet Technology support services $21,616 $22,000 $22,000
Powerschool Pupil accounting license/support $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Finance Data System Finance software license/support $4,030 $4,200 $4,200 Food Service System Accuscan system license/support $453 $453 $453 Online Classes MI Virtual, UP Global, Compass
Learning
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000
Professional Development Faculty/staff professional development $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Software Licensing MS Office, Accelerated Math/Reading, etc. $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 Fiber Contract Contracted service through GOISD $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
Basic Hardware
The district has made a commitment to provide each classroom with basic technology hardware as listed below. Also listed is other hardware that is available to individual classrooms as needed.
COMPUTER INVENTORY JUNE 2012
Room # Subject Quantity Computer
103 Social Studies 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PB478A) 103 Social Studies 1 HP Compaq dc7800p SFF 105 English/Social Studies 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 106 English 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 107 Counselor 1 HP DSDT_PRJ
109 Administration 2 HP Compaq dc7800p SFF 110 HS Drop-In Lab 25 HP Compaq dc7800p SFF 201 Lifeskills Rm/Lab 1 Dell Dimension 9100 201 Lifeskills Rm/Lab 1 Gateway E-4100 201 Lifeskills Rm/Lab 2 Dell OptiPlex GX270 201 Lifeskills Rm/Lab 3 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 203 Health 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 204 BST Lab 2 Dell OptiPlex GX270 204 BST Lab 27 HP Compaq 6000 Pro SFF PC 204 BST Lab 1 HP DSDT_PRJ
205 Math 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 206 Science 1 Dell Dimension 2400 206 Science 1 Dell Dimension 2350
206 Science 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 206 Science 1 Compaq Evo D510 SFF
301 Library 2 Gateway E-2000 301 Library 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH250UC) 301 Library Lab 10 HP Compaq dc7800p SFF 303 Art 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 307 1 HP DSDT
322 Music 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 401 HS Special Ed 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 401 HS Special Ed 1 Compaq Evo D510 SFF 401 HS Special Ed 1 Dell DM061 401 HS Special Ed 4 HP Compaq dc7800p SFF 402 Elem Special Ed 3 Compaq Evo D510 SFF 402 Elem Special Ed 5 HP Compaq dc7600 SFF 404 Elem Classroom 1 Gateway M275 404 Elem Classroom 2 Dell Dimension 2400 404 Elem Classroom 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 404 Elem Classroom 1 HP Compaq dc7800p SFF 405 Elem Classroom 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 406 Elem Lab 4 Dell Dimension 2400 406 Elem Lab 4 Gateway MIDWAY 406 Elem Lab 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 406 Elem Lab 9 Compaq Evo D510 SFF 407 Title Room 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PB478A) 407 Title Room 3 HP Compaq dc7800p SFF 412 Resource Room 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC)
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413 Elem Classroom 1 Dell Dimension 2400 413 Elem Classroom 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PH251UC) 416 Elem Classroom 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PB478A) 416 Elem Classroom 3 Compaq Evo D510 SFF 417 Elem Classroom 1 HP dc5000 SFF(PB478A) 417 Elem Classroom 4 Compaq Evo D510 SFF 419 Elem Classroom 1 Compaq Evo D510 SFF 2047 1 HP Compaq 6000 Pro SFF PC 3014 1 HP Compaq dc7800p SFF
4069 1 Gateway MIDWAY etc1120 1 Dell Dimension 2400
ETC1171-DAO324 1 Dell OptiPlex GX270 ETC1232 1 HP Compaq dc7600 SFF ETC1248-ETC 1 HP Compaq dc7600 SFF ETC1249-DAO 1 HP Compaq dc7600 SFF 107C Counselor Resource 2 HP Compaq dc7800p SFF
301 CADD 1 Gateway E4610
RMC1083-DAOM Dell Latitude E6520
158 Total Computers
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
2 SMARTBoards File Server
Canon Imagerunner 5000 w/ computer networking printer board Canon Imagerunner 605 w/ computer networking printer board HP Scanjet 3970
2 Elmo Document Camera
2 Epson PowerLite 83+ Projectors
Sprint Telephone System, Voicemail, TekNet Integrated Communications System 7 Cell Phones
2 HP LaserJet P2055dn Printers 1 Dell Printer
Time Tables for Implementation
Implementation of this plan will be on-going from date of approval until the annual review.
Goal 1
To provide all students the experience with technology necessary to meet or exceed their needs to become successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.
Strategies Timeline Status
Implement the Michigan Educational Technology
Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards Curriculum.
2012-13 Active
Create approaches for creating technology/multimedia projects or presentations.
Ongoing Active
Implement ethical and legal standards in the use of technology.
Ongoing Active
Goal 2
To provide students and teachers with access to current technology and software aligned with the
Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards Curriculum.
Strategies Timeline Status
Develop a technology team, consisting of teachers, staff, parents and other community members, that will annually assess the implementation of the newest technologies, current software for alignment with curriculum and discuss long-range goals for the district.
Ongoing Active
Continually explore alternative funding to aid in the implementation of the Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations.
Ongoing Active
Continue the availability of specialized courses offered through Michigan Virtual High School
Ongoing Active
Continue the availability of specialized courses, virtual field trips, and interactive communications through the use of digital equipment.
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Goal 3
To provide professional development for all staff to ensure the integration of technology into all curriculum areas.
Strategies Timeline Status
Implement the Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards.
2012-2015 Active
Annual identification of each teacher’s technology skills and aid in the integration of those skills into the
curriculum.
Ongoing Active
Continue ongoing in-service and training for all staff.
Ongoing Active
Provide staff with opportunities to explore new technologies related to their curriculum areas and interests.
Ongoing Active
Explore grant funding to assist with technology-related training.
Ongoing Active
Goal 4
To make all types of technology available to students, staff and community.
Strategies Timeline Status
All students will have access to current technologies in school.
Ongoing Active
All staff will have access to current technologies for administrative, curriculum and research purposes.
Ongoing Active
Community members will be provided with the opportunity to use current technologies through local programming.
2012--2012 Planning Increased communications with parents and community
members will be achieved.
Ongoing Active
Adequate technical support will be available to the district for maintenance and training.
Ongoing Active
Goal 5
To provide a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
Strategies Timeline Status
Maintain and increase efficiency of our Internet filtering software.
Ongoing Active
Explore technology safety programs. Ongoing Active
Monitor student computer usage. Ongoing Active
Provide communications equipment to all transportation personnel.
Evaluation of Technology Implementation
Increased use of technology in our classrooms will improve student learning as indicated by improved assessment levels on the MEAP tests, Michigan Merit Exam, ACT, PSAT, and Explore.
The integration of technology will be evaluated based on observations by administrators, increased requests for content specific software and increased use of libraries, computer labs and other technology. Increased implementation of technology will have a positive effect on student motivation, along with fewer discipline referrals and increased attendance rates. All indicators of success will be monitored to aid in future plan development.
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Description of Sustained Professional Development
A portion of the district’s budget will be allocated to provide professional development for teachers in the areas of technology. Continued opportunities for professional growth will be provided for administrators, teachers, and personnel by attending statewide workshops, intermediate school district-wide in-services, and district in-services and by technical support personnel. Content specific software and updated equipment will complement the integration of technology into the classroom as teachers apply their technological skills to improve student learning.
Description of Support Resources
University Services
Staff Development at Northern Michigan University Staff Development at Gogebic Community College Staff Development at Michigan Technological University Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District
Staff Development Printed Resources REMC
Technical support
Professional Development
Sources of Ongoing Training and Technical Assistance
Ongoing training will be provided by attendance at technology workshops and conferences. REMC and ISD personnel will provide technical assistance and in-services. The district will provide continuing individual technical training for each staff member and student as needed.
Evaluation of Technology Plan
In conjunction with the annual evaluations listed in this plan, the impact of this plan must be assessed on an “on-going” basis. The technology committee and administration will evaluate this document as it relates to classroom integration. Parents and community members will also be invited to the annual review to allow the committee to gain insight from the entire community.
The following items will be evaluated on an ongoing basis:
● Increases in the use of technology in the classroom
● Improved assessment levels on standardized tests
● Requests for content specific software
● Increased use of the and computer labs and resources
● Increased use of all technologies
● Student and staff attitudes towards technology
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Internet Safety Policy for Ewen-Trout Creek School District
Introduction
It is the policy of Ewen-Trout Creek to: (a) prevent user access over its computer
network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet electronic mail, or other forms of direct electronic communications; )b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online activity; © prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal
identification information of minors; and (d) comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act [Pub.L.No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)].
Definitions
Key terms are as defined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act*
Access to Inappropriate Material
To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or “Internet filters”) shall be used to block or filter Internet, or other forms of electronic communications, access to appropriate information.
Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be
applied to visual depictions of material deemed obscene or child pornography, or to any material deemed harmful to minors.
Subject to staff supervision, technology protection measures may be disabled for adults or, in the case of minors, minimized only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.
Inappropriate Network Usage
To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the safety and security of users of the Ewen-Trout Creek online computer network when using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications.
Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of
inappropriate network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors.
Education, Supervision and Monitoring
It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Ewen-Trout Creek staff to educate, supervise and monitor appropriate usage of the online computer network and access to the Internet in accordance with this policy, the Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act, and the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act.
Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measures shall be the responsibility of designated representatives.
The designated representatives will provide age-appropriate training for students who use the Ewen-Trout Creek’s Internet facilities. The training provided will be designed to promote the Ewen-Trout Creek’s commitment to:
a. The standards and acceptable use of the Internet services as set forth in the Ewen-Trout Creek’s Internet Safety Policy;
b. Student safety with regard to: i. safety on the Internet;
ii. appropriate behavior while on online, on social networking Web sites, and in chat rooms; and
iii. cyberbullying awareness and response.
c. Compliance with the E-rate requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”).
Following receipt of this training, the student will acknowledge that he/she received the training, understood it, and will follow the provisions of the District’s acceptable use policies.
Adoption
This Internet Safety Policy was adopted by the Board of Ewen-Trout Creek at a public meeting, following normal public notice, on May 30, 2012.
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* CIPA definitions of terms:
MINOR. The term “minor” means any individual who has not attained the age of 17 years.
TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION MEASURE. The term “technology protection measure” means a specific technology that blocks or filters Internet access to visual depictions that are:
1. OBSCENE, as that term is defined in section 1460 of title 18, United States Code;
2. CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, as that term is defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States Code; or
3. Harmful to minors.
HARMFUL TO MINORS. The term “harmful to minor” means any picture, image, graphic image file, or other visual depiction that:
1. Taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or excretion;
2. Depicts, describes, or represents, in a patently offensive way with respect to what is suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual acts, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals; and
3. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to minors. SEXUAL ACT; SEXUAL CONTACT. The terms “sexual act” and “sexual contact” have the meanings given such terms in section 2246 of title 18, United States Code.
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Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated School District Student Internet Use Policy
Last Name First Name Middle Init. Date Grade
Use of the District’s Education Technology, including access to and use of the Internet through the REMC1NET, is limited to legitimate educational purposes to support and enhance the School District’s curriculum in a manner that is consistent with the School District’s Mission Statement.
In exchange for the privilege of access to and use of the Internet through the REMC1NET, the user acknowledges that the E-TC School District at the sole discretion of the District may revoke this privilege at any time and that improper use of Internet resources may also give rise to further disciplinary action.
The User agrees to abide by the following terms and conditions: 1. No internet based games allowed
2. No chat room usage allowed
3. No downloads allowed except for school related activities approved by teachers 4. No unacceptable web sites which include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Those of a sexually explicit nature
b. Those that promote drugs, alcohol or violence c. Those that encourage or promote gang activity 5. No on-line auctions, purchases or gambling
6. No accessing personal ad web sites
7. No use of another individual’s user account or password 8. No malicious destruction of hardware, software or date
9. If you require E-Mail access you must adhere to the following rules: a. Use the REMC E-Mail through the school
b. NO Hotmail, Yahoo, or other E-Mail accounts are allowed c. You must have written parental approval
Members are advised that some systems may contain defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or illegal materials. REMC1Net, the CCISD, the GOISD, and the System Administrators DO NOT condone the use of such materials and do not permit the usage of such materials, which do not adhere to the stated purpose of REMC1Net, in the educational environment. A filtering solution has been installed to restrict access via the REMC1Net dial-up connection to such material, which is not in keeping with the goal of providing educational content, and is contrary to the community standards of the CCISD and GOISD. Users knowingly bringing such materials into the school environment shall be dealt with according to the discipline policies of the individual school building, local district, and ISD. Recognizing that REMC1Net staff cannot control the content of the Internet, which changes rapidly, and that any filtering solution is not infallible and may be unreliable, REMC1NET, the GOIDS, the CCISD, and the System Administrators assume no liability for damage, direct or indirect, arising from use of its computers or from connections to other Internet resources. REMC1Net is provided as an “as is, as available” basis.
In order to ensure adherence to these terms, the System Administrators reserve the right to monitor all activity on REMC1Net, to inspect any files, including e-mail, stored on the system, and to filter content according to community standards and educational goals and in compliance with The Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
The Ewen-Trout Creek School District has an internet web site which can be accessed at http://etc.k12.mi.us. Information available on this website includes, but is not limited to various sports schedules, the lunch menu, contact information for members of the faculty, staff and administration as well as random pictures of students and activities throughout the school year which your child may or may not be included in.
I understand and accept this Internet Use Policy.
Student’s Signature Date
I am granting my child permission to access the Internet.
Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date
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STAFF NETWORK AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY AGREEMENT To access e-mail and/or the Internet at school, staff members must sign and return this form.
Use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right. The Board's Internet connection is provided for business and educational purposes only. Unauthorized or inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of this privilege.
The Board has implemented technology protection measures which block/filter Internet access to visual displays that are obscene, child pornography or harmful to minors. The Board also monitors online activity of staff members in an effort to restrict access to child pornography and other material that is obscene, objectionable, inappropriate and/or harmful to minors.
The Superintendent or Administrator may disable the technology protection measure to enable access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.
Staff members accessing the Internet through the Board's computers/network assume personal responsibility and liability, both civil and criminal, for unauthorized or inappropriate use of the Internet.
The Board reserves the right to monitor, review and inspect any directories, files and/or
messages residing on or sent using the Board's computers/networks. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
To the extent that proprietary rights in the design of a web site hosted on the Board's servers would vest in a staff member upon creation, the staff member agrees to license the use of the web site by the Board without further compensation.
Please complete the following information:
Staff Member's Full Name (pleaseprint): __________________________________________ School: EWEN-TROUT CREEK
I have read and agree to abide by the Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy and Guidelines. I understand that any violation of the terms and conditions set forth in the Policy is inappropriate and may constitute a criminal offense. As a user of the Board's
computers/network and the Internet, I agree to communicate over the Internet and the Network in an appropriate manner, honoring all relevant laws, restrictions and guidelines.
Staff Member's Signature:_________________________________ Date: ______________
The Superintendent is responsible for determining what is unauthorized or inappropriate use. The Superintendent may deny, revoke or suspend access to the Network/Internet to individuals who violate the Board's Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy and related Guidelines and take such other disciplinary action as is appropriate pursuant to the applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Board Policy.
