It is important to embrace technology that can foster a creative, interactive learning environment for students, and facilitate employee professional development and collaboration. The use of online platforms to host remote interaction between students and employees and to facilitate learning is encouraged in the district.
While student and employee instruction and communication using virtual and online platforms provides a wide array of learning opportunities, it is imperative that employees and students recognize that the use of such platforms is a privilege. Training related to the use of online learning platforms will be provided to employees and students.
The district shall carefully safeguard the right of students and employees to learn and teach in a respectful environment regardless of the method. All instruction and communication through online learning platforms should be appropriate to the age and ability of the participants. Students and employees should be aware that online platforms may be monitored by the district. Verbal and written communication occurring on these platforms may be recorded and stored by the district in accordance with applicable laws.
Any verbal or written communication on these platforms deemed to be inappropriate will subject the student and/or employee to the same disciplinary measures that would exist if the interaction took place through traditional in-person learning. Students and employees who have concerns about the proper use of these platforms are encouraged to speak with their teachers or building principal. The superintendent will make administrative regulations necessary to enforce this policy.
Legal Reference:
20 U.S.C. §1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99
Cross Reference:
104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
104R1 Anti-Bullying/Harrassment Policy - Investigation Procedures
104E1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form
104E2 Anti-Bullying/Harrassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form
104E3 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complain Form
506.1 Student Records
605.4 Technology in the Classroom
605.6 Internet Appropriate Use
501.06 Student Transfers In
506.01 Student Records
506.01R1 Education Records Access - Regulation
506.01E1 Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
506.01E2 Education Records Access - Aughorization for Release of Education Records
506.01E3 Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
506.01E4 Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records
506.01E5 Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
506.01E6 Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
506.01E7 Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
506.01E8 Education Records Access - Annual Notice
605.04 Technology in the Classroom
605.06 Internet Appropriate Use
605.06R1 Internet Appropriate Use - Regulation
605.06E1 Internet Appropriate Use - Internet Access Permission Letter to Parents
605.06E2 Internet Appropriate Use - Violation Notice
713 Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking
713R1 Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking - Regulation
Approved: 8/10/2020 Reviewed: 11/13/2024 Revised: 11/13/2024