SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools
SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools
SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools
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Section 7000 – Instructional Program<br />
7360 Computer Network 7360-3<br />
Limiting Access<br />
The administration may make use of technology that attempts to block access by<br />
individual users to networked computers, data, or services that provide content, which, in the<br />
opinion of the administration, is not in keeping with the educational aims of the District.<br />
Complaints about content of networked information, or access to blocked sites shall be handled<br />
in accord with the District’s policy and procedures.<br />
The Superintendent will develop rules concerning library Internet access in compliance with<br />
state law.<br />
Approved:<br />
LEGAL REF: MCL 397.606<br />
7365 Filtering Software (Cf. 4510) 7365<br />
The Superintendent shall be responsible for directing appropriate District technology staff<br />
to bring all computers used by children into full compliance with all federal requirements<br />
regarding Internet filtering software.<br />
Student Internet activities will by monitored by the District to ensure compliance with<br />
state and federal requirements. Each District computer with Internet access shall have a filtering<br />
device or software program that blocks access to visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic,<br />
inappropriate for students, or harmful to minors.<br />
Approved:<br />
LEGAL REF: H.R. 4577, December 2000 Omnibus Spending Bill; 47 U.S.C. Section 254(h)<br />
7380 Instructional Program Prohibitions 7380<br />
A student shall not be required to take part in any instructional survey, analysis, or<br />
evaluation that discloses information that is protected under federal law, unless the District<br />
receives prior consent from a student over 18 years of age, or prior written consent from a parent<br />
or guardian of a student less than 18 years of age.<br />
The District shall give students notice of their rights under this policy.<br />
Approved:<br />
LEGAL REF: 20 USCA §1232g (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 [FERPA])<br />
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SAGINAW