Hardware equipment and the associated consumable resources are integral components of the district's information technology resources. Examples of such equipment include but are not limited to computers, peripherals (printers, scanners, digital cameras, etc.), networks and servers. Use of this equipment is governed by Policy 4526, which covers all information technology resources and is further governed as follows.

The district does not warrant the availability or reliability of any technology equipment provided and is not liable for losses due to data loss or system interruption. The Superintendent is directed to implement reasonable security measures to protect against tangible and intellectual theft but the district disclaims any responsibility for such theft or losses resulting from it.

Staff and students are enjoined to make prudent use of consumable resources (J)aper, ink, disk space etc.) and may use limited amounts of such consumables for acceptable non-educational personal purposes, consistent with other Board policies. Other groups authorized to use district technology resources must furnish or replace consumable resources.

Reasonable security methods will be employed to protect user computer files (including email files) from unauthorized access. However, all computer files resident on district equipment are subject to examination by the Superintendent or his or her designee:

1. In the course of routine system management;
2. If there is reasonable suspicion of widespread or individual inappropriate use or abuse;
3. During general monitoring of network (including Internet) activity and technology protection measures; and
4. As a result of authorized legal requests

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Adoption date

June 13, 2002

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