CISD Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Electronic Devices and Technology Resources
(All Grade Levels)
Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Mobile Telephones
For safety purposes, the district permits students to possess personal mobile telephones;
however, these devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, including during all
testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes. A student must have
approval to possess other telecommunications devices such as netbooks, laptops, tablets, or
other portable computers.
The use of mobile telephones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in
locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school-related or school-sponsored
event.
If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day, the
device will be confiscated. The parent may pick up the confiscated telecommunications device
from the principal’s office for a fee of $15.
Confiscated telecommunications devices that are not retrieved by the student or the student’s
parent will be disposed of after the notice required by law. [See policy FNCE.]
In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a student’s personal telecommunications
device may be searched by authorized personnel. [See Searches on page 84 and policy FNF.]
Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The district is
not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen telecommunications devices.
Possession and Use of Other Personal Electronic Devices
Except as described below, students are not permitted to possess or use personal electronic
devices such as MP3 players, video or audio recorders, DVD players, cameras, games, e-readers,
or other electronic devices at school, unless prior permission has been obtained. Without such
permission, teachers will collect the items and turn them in to the principal’s office. The
principal will determine whether to return items to students at the end of the day or to contact
parents to pick up the items.
In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a student’s personal electronic device may
be searched by authorized personnel. [See Searches on page 84 and policy FNF.]
Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The district is
not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen electronic device.
Instructional Use of Personal Telecommunications and Other Electronic Devices
In some cases, students may find it beneficial or might be encouraged to use personal
telecommunications or other personal electronic devices for instructional purposes while on
campus. Students must obtain prior approval before using personal telecommunications or
other personal electronic devices for instructional use. Students must also sign a user
agreement that contains applicable rules for use (separate from this handbook). When students
are not using the devices for approved instructional purposes, all devices must be turned off
during the instructional day. Violations of the user agreement may result in withdrawal of
privileges and other disciplinary action.
Acceptable Use of District Technology Resources
District-owned technology resources for instructional purposes may be issued to individual
students. Use of these technological resources, which include the district’s network systems
and use of district equipment, is restricted to approved purposes only. Students and parents
will be asked to sign a user agreement (separate from this handbook) regarding use of these
district resources. Violations of the user agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and
other disciplinary action.
Unacceptable and Inappropriate Use of Technology Resources
Students are prohibited from possessing, sending, forwarding, posting, accessing, or displaying
electronic messages that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing,
damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal. This prohibition also applies to conduct off school
property, whether the equipment used to send such messages is district-owned or personally
owned, if it results in a substantial disruption to the educational environment.
Any person taking, disseminating, transferring, possessing, or sharing obscene, sexually
oriented, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or other content, commonly referred to as “sexting,”
will be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, may be required to
complete an educational program related to the dangers of this type of behavior, and, in
certain circumstances, may be reported to law enforcement. Because engaging in this type of
behavior can lead to bullying or harassment, as well as possibly impede future endeavors of a
student, we encourage you to review with your child "Before You Text" Sexting Prevention
Course, a state-developed program that addresses the consequences of engaging in
inappropriate behavior using technology.
In addition, any student who engages in conduct that results in a breach of the district’s
computer security will be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, and, in
some cases, the consequence may rise to the level of expulsion.
(All Grade Levels)
Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Mobile Telephones
For safety purposes, the district permits students to possess personal mobile telephones;
however, these devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, including during all
testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes. A student must have
approval to possess other telecommunications devices such as netbooks, laptops, tablets, or
other portable computers.
The use of mobile telephones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in
locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school-related or school-sponsored
event.
If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day, the
device will be confiscated. The parent may pick up the confiscated telecommunications device
from the principal’s office for a fee of $15.
Confiscated telecommunications devices that are not retrieved by the student or the student’s
parent will be disposed of after the notice required by law. [See policy FNCE.]
In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a student’s personal telecommunications
device may be searched by authorized personnel. [See Searches on page 84 and policy FNF.]
Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The district is
not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen telecommunications devices.
Possession and Use of Other Personal Electronic Devices
Except as described below, students are not permitted to possess or use personal electronic
devices such as MP3 players, video or audio recorders, DVD players, cameras, games, e-readers,
or other electronic devices at school, unless prior permission has been obtained. Without such
permission, teachers will collect the items and turn them in to the principal’s office. The
principal will determine whether to return items to students at the end of the day or to contact
parents to pick up the items.
In limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a student’s personal electronic device may
be searched by authorized personnel. [See Searches on page 84 and policy FNF.]
Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. The district is
not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen electronic device.
Instructional Use of Personal Telecommunications and Other Electronic Devices
In some cases, students may find it beneficial or might be encouraged to use personal
telecommunications or other personal electronic devices for instructional purposes while on
campus. Students must obtain prior approval before using personal telecommunications or
other personal electronic devices for instructional use. Students must also sign a user
agreement that contains applicable rules for use (separate from this handbook). When students
are not using the devices for approved instructional purposes, all devices must be turned off
during the instructional day. Violations of the user agreement may result in withdrawal of
privileges and other disciplinary action.
Acceptable Use of District Technology Resources
District-owned technology resources for instructional purposes may be issued to individual
students. Use of these technological resources, which include the district’s network systems
and use of district equipment, is restricted to approved purposes only. Students and parents
will be asked to sign a user agreement (separate from this handbook) regarding use of these
district resources. Violations of the user agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and
other disciplinary action.
Unacceptable and Inappropriate Use of Technology Resources
Students are prohibited from possessing, sending, forwarding, posting, accessing, or displaying
electronic messages that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing,
damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal. This prohibition also applies to conduct off school
property, whether the equipment used to send such messages is district-owned or personally
owned, if it results in a substantial disruption to the educational environment.
Any person taking, disseminating, transferring, possessing, or sharing obscene, sexually
oriented, lewd, or otherwise illegal images or other content, commonly referred to as “sexting,”
will be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, may be required to
complete an educational program related to the dangers of this type of behavior, and, in
certain circumstances, may be reported to law enforcement. Because engaging in this type of
behavior can lead to bullying or harassment, as well as possibly impede future endeavors of a
student, we encourage you to review with your child "Before You Text" Sexting Prevention
Course, a state-developed program that addresses the consequences of engaging in
inappropriate behavior using technology.
In addition, any student who engages in conduct that results in a breach of the district’s
computer security will be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, and, in
some cases, the consequence may rise to the level of expulsion.