Nueva's Acceptable Use Policy (long)

[Debbie Abilock <debbie@NUEVA.PVT.K12.CA.US>]

Dear LM_Netters:

Below is our AUP which I've finally figured out how to post.  We expect
to make some changes in the fall and I'd be delighted to have input from
you.



NuevaNet Acceptable Use Policy and Contract

NuevaNet MISSION STATEMENT

NuevaNet is service provided by and in consonance with the dual
mission of The Nueva School:

Mission I: To enhance innovative education for gifted and
talented children through access to unique resources and
collaborations;

Mission II: To improve learning and teaching through research,
teacher training, collaboration and dissemination of successful
educational practices, methods, and materials.

NuevaNet is connected to the Bay Area Regional Research Network
(BARRNet) which in turn connects it to the Internet. The Internet
links computer networks around the world, giving NuevaNet access
to a wide variety of computer and information resources.  In
general, electronic traffic passes freely in a trusting
atmosphere with a minimum of constraints.

NuevaNet provides open access to these local, national and
international sources of information and collaboration vital to
intellectual inquiry in a democracy.  In defining the Internet's
resources as an extension of the Library, this network subscribes
to the Library Bill of Rights which states that "A person's right
to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of
origin, age, background or views."

In return every NuevaNet user has the responsibility to respect
and protect the rights of every user in our community and on the
Internet.  NuevaNet account holders are expected to act in a
responsible, ethical and legal manner, in accordance with the
Nueva Code of Conduct, the missions and purposes of the other
networks they use on the Internet and the laws of the states and
the United States.


NuevaNet ACCOUNT HOLDERS

A NuevaNet account is a privilege offered each academic year to
the following:

1. All students at Nueva, prekindergarten through grade eight,
and their parent(s) or guardian(s).

2. All educators who are working with Nueva students, including
classroom teachers, support personnel, administrators, tutors,
music staff, specialists and mentors.

3. Educators and students from other educational institutions who
are working in partnership with The Nueva School for specific
purposes over a limited period of time.


NuevaNet CODE OF CONDUCT
NUEVA's Code of Conduct applies to all users of NuevaNet.  It
reads:

     "I will strive to act in all situations with honesty,
     integrity and respect for the rights of others and to help
     others to behave in a similar fashion.  I will make a
     conscious effort to be of service to others and to the
     community.  I agree to follow Nueva's basic rules: no killer
     statements, no damage to property, and no violence."

The NuevaNet account holder is held responsible for his/her
actions and activity within his/her account.  Unacceptable uses
of the network will result in the suspension or revoking of these
privileges. Some examples of such unacceptable use are:

1. Using the network for any illegal activity, including
violation of copyright or other contracts;

2. Using the network for financial or commercial gain;

3. Degrading or disrupting equipment or system performance;

4. Vandalizing the data of another user;

5. Wastefully using finite resources;

6. Gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities;

7. Invading the privacy of individuals;

8. Using an account owned by another user;

9. Posting personal communications without the author's consent;

8. Posting anonymous messages.

NuevaNet CONSENT AND WAIVER

By signing the Consent and Waiver form attached, the requestor
and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) (if the requestor is a
student) agree to abide by these restrictions.  The student and
his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) should discuss these rights and
responsibilities together.

Further, the requestor and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) are
warned that The Nueva School does not have control of the
information on the Internet, nor does it provide any barriers to
account holders accessing the full range of information available
other than those constraints imposed by finite resources.  Other
sites accessible via the Internet may contain material that is
illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some
people.  While NuevaNet's intent is to make Internet access
available to further its educational goals and objectives,
account holders will have the ability to access other materials
as well.

Nueva believes that the benefits to educators and students from
access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and
opportunities for collaboration, far exceed any disadvantages of
access.  But ultimately, parent(s) and guardian(s) of minors are
responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their
child or ward should follow.  To that end, Nueva supports and
respects each family's right to decide whether or not to apply
for NuevaNet access.

The account holder and, if a minor, his/her parent(s) or
guardian(s) must understand that NuevaNet is an experimental
system being developed to support Nueva's educational
responsibilities and missions.  The specific conditions and
services being offered will change from time to time.  In
addition, an account holder uses NuevaNet at his/her own risk.
Nueva makes no warranties with respect to NuevaNet service, and
it specifically assumes no responsibilities for:

1. The content of any advice or information received by an
account holder from a source outside Nueva, or any costs or
charges incurred as a result of seeing or accepting such advice;

2. Any costs, liability or damages caused by the way the account
holder chooses to use his/her NuevaNet access;

3. Any consequences of service interruptions or changes, even if
these disruptions arise from circumstances under the control of
Nueva;

4.  While NuevaNet supports the privacy of electronic mail,
account users must assume that this cannot be guaranteed.

APPENDICES:
The Nueva Library Selection Policy (revised 2/94)
The Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association
Interpretations of The Library Bill of Rights:
     Free Access to Libraries for Minors
     Restricted Access to Library Materials
     Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media
          Program
     Access for Children and Young People to Videotapes and Other
          Nonprint Formats
     Statement on Labeling


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Debbie Abilock              "It is important that students bring a certain
The Nueva School            ragamuffin barefoot irreverence to their studies;
Hillsborough, CA            they are not here to worship what is known, but
debbie@nueva.pvt.k12.ca.us         to question it."  (Jacob Bronowski)
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