The Information Technology Statement

Bedford Public Schools offers students access to Information Technologies including networks for educational purposes. Access to technology services is provided to students with the understanding and expectation that it will be used in a considerate, appropriate, and responsible manner which complies with District standards.

Student use of Information Technologies shall be restricted to activities related to educational objectives. The District does not take responsibility for users who take action or locate resources that do not support the mission of the District nor for users who attempt to disseminate values or materials that would otherwise be impermissible or disallowed on school grounds or would violate any policy of Bedford Public Schools.

The District will provide an Internet filtering system with the understanding that filtering is not infallible. Bedford Public Schools does not have control over the information on remote networks nor can the District provide foolproof barriers to users accessing the full range of information available. Teachers will guide students toward educationally sound materials and will be monitored by the teacher/staff member responsible for the class where computers are being used.

No user of the District’s computers, computer equipment, network or Internet access shall have any expectation of privacy with respect to the District’s Information Technology resources. Bedford Public Schools makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the use of District technology including, but not limited to, loss of data, delays, non-delivery, or any service interruption. Any and all information created with or placed into District Information Technology systems is considered a school-sponsored publication and is subject to the District’s policy, “Student Expressive Activities. ”Monitoring and enforcement may occur at any time, with or without notice. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action as well as restriction, suspension, or termination of access to the District’s Information Technology resources. For student misuse of Information Technologies, the administrator of the school will determine appropriate disciplinary consequences including legal proceedings. Specific information regarding District and student user responsibilities can be found in the Technology Handbook at http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/technology_plan.html.