To prepare students for an increasingly computerized society, Pine Tree ISD has made a substantial investment in computer technology for instructional purposes. Use of these resources is restricted to students working under a teacher’s supervision and for approved purposes only. Employees with questions regarding computer use and data management should contact the Director of Technology, Jeff Hahne or Asst. Superintendent, K’Dawn O’Rear.

Access to the district’s electronic communication system is a privilege and not a right. Students and their parents will be asked to sign a user agreement regarding use of these resources. Noncompliance with applicable regulations will result in disciplinary action consistent with the district’s policies and regulations. Violations of this agreement may result in withdrawal of privileges and other disciplinary action. The district’s electronic communication system, including its network access to the internet, is to be used for administrative and instructional purposes only. Electronic mail transmissions and other use of the electronic communications system are not confidential and can be monitored at any time to ensure appropriate use. Students and their parents should be aware that e-mail using District computers are not private and may be monitored by District staff.

Employees are expected to comply with the provisions of copyright law relating to the unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, performance, or display of copyrighted materials (i.e., printed material, videos, computer data and programs, etc.). Rented dvds are to be used in the classroom for educational purposes only. Duplication or back-ups of computer programs and data must be made within the provisions of the purchase agreement. (See Policy EFE(LOCAL) for more information.)