Dear Parents:
We are very excited about our Computer and
Technology program. The use of these resources will permit students to
reach out to many people to share information, learn concepts, and
research subjects. With this educational opportunity comes
responsibility. The West Haven Board of Education has approved an
Electronic Information Resources Policy (copy enclosed) in which the
Board permits the use of electronic information resources in the schools
to educate, conduct research, and to inform.
The District will
take steps, such as using filtering programs, access controls, and
monitoring by teachers, to restrict access to controversial material. On
a global information network, such as the Internet, however, it is
impossible to restrict access to all potentially inappropriate
materials. It is the responsibility, therefore, of students, parents and
staff to understand and abide by the Board’s Electronic Information
Resources Policy to ensure that access to those resources provided by
the District is not abused.
A Responsible Use Agreement for
Electronic Information Resources follows this letter. Please review this
agreement and the Board’s policy with your child so that he or she will
understand his or her responsibilities when accessing and using the
District’s electronic information resources. Compliance with this
agreement by all users of these resources will help protect all students
from misuse of those resources, and it will help protect the computer
equipment from abuse.
Failure to abide with the agreement and the
Board’s policy may result in the loss of the privilege to use this
educational tool, may result in disciplinary action, and may result in
the assessment of costs as reimbursement for damage caused by willful
misuse.
If you wish your child to be able to access the Internet,
please be sure your child returns the signed Responsible Use Agreement
to his or her classroom or homeroom promptly. If you have any questions
concerning the Board’s policy or the Responsible Use Agreement, please
do not hesitate to contact me or the child's teacher. No child will be
allowed to access the Internet alone if this form is not signed and
returned, however there may be times when they will take part in teacher
directed instruction on the Internet.
Sincerely yours,
Neil Cavallaro
Click Here To Download the Acceptable Usage Policy
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)