I. The District shall develop comprehensive telecommunications guidelines and procedures for administrative and instructional purposes. The guidelines and procedures shall advance and promote public education consistent with technology advances and availability of resources. To the extent feasible, they shall promote, access, collaboration, and information sharing between and among schools, district offices, and the global community.

II. The use of Internet or other electronic communication networks by teachers, staff, and students is encouraged. Because such networks may contain inappropriate materials or may be inappropriately used or accessed, the Superintendent or designee shall develop acceptable use guidelines relating to access and use of such networks through school equipment or facilities.

III. Sexting shall be prohibited. All acts of alleged sexting shall be reported to the appropriate legal authority.

IV. The acceptable use guidelines shall be broadly distributed and/or posted in appropriate locations. The guidelines shall address computer room access; sale of computer services; acceptable use; proper etiquette; security; vandalism; harassment; and supervision of student use by staff. Any user violating the guidelines shall be subject to denial of school-based access and such other legal or disciplinary actions as are appropriate to the violation.