4118.5

4218.5

Personnel - Certified-Non-Certified

Rights, Responsibilities and Duties

Employee Use of Computers and Computer Networks

The Board of Education provides computers, networks and Internet access to support the educational mission of the schools and to enhance the curriculum and learning opportunities for students and school staff.

Employees shall use the school unit's computers, networks and Internet services for school-related purposes and performance of job duties. Incidental personal use of school computers is permitted as long as such use does not interfere with the employee's job duties and performance, with system operations or other system users. Incidental personal use is defined as use by an individual employee for occasional personal communications. Personal use of computers must comply with this policy and all other applicable policies, procedures and rules.

District computers remain under the control, custody and supervision of the district which reserves the right to monitor all employee computer and Internet activity. Each employee authorized to access the school unit's computers, networks and Internet services is required to sign an acknowledgment form stating that they have read this policy.  A copy of the  acknowledgment form will be retained in the employee's personnel file.

The Superintendent shall oversee implementation of this policy and any accompanying rules.  The Superintendent may develop additional administrative procedures/rules governing the day-to-day management and operations of district computer systems consistent with the Board’s policy/rules and may delegate responsibilities to building principals and others as appropriate.

Any employee who violates this policy and/or any rules governing use of the school unit's computers will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. Illegal uses of the school unit's computers could also result in referral to law enforcement authorities. Employees have no expectation of privacy in their use of school computers.

(cf. 6141.321 - Student Use of the Internet)

(cf. 6141.322 - Web Sites/Pages)

Legal References:  Connecticut General Statutes

The Freedom of Information Act

53A-182B Harassment in the first degree.

P.A. 98-142 An Act Requiring Notice to Employees of Electronic Monitoring by Employers.

Policy adopted:  10-18-10