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LPS LivNet Policy

LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STUDENT LIVNET POLICY

Students in Livonia Public Schools will be provided, with parent or guardian approval, access to network resources and electronics equipment and communications (hereinafter called LivNet) for educational purposes. This access to LivNet is designed to assist in the collaboration and exchange of information, to facilitate personal growth in the use of technology, and to enhance information gathering and communication skills. The use of LivNet includes limited access to the internet.

Students must comply with the following acceptable use of LivNet for Livonia Public Schools:

  1. The use of LivNet at school is a privilege, and may be revoked by the administrators of LivNet at any time.
  2. he district reserves the right to monitor and review, at any time, any type of use or information used, stored, sent, received, or downloaded on district computers or equipment.
  3. Any misuse of LivNet may result in disciplinary action as a violation of Board Policy JD, Prohibited Acts B(1), F(2), G(3), and I(4). Misuse of LivNet shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Malicious use of LivNet through hate mail, harassment, profanity, obscenity, vulgar statements, or other discriminatory acts.
b. Illegal installation or use of copyrighted software.
c. Intentionally seeking information on, obtaining copies of, or modifying files.
d. Disrupting the operation of LivNet through abuse of the hardware or software.
e. Use of LivNet for any commercial-for-profit purpose.
f. Use of LivNet for non-educational/non-district-related communications.

(1) JD, B: A student shall not intentionally cause, or attempt to cause damage to school property; or steal, or attempt to steal school property.

(2) JD, F: A student shall not fail to comply with instructions or directions of teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, teacher aides, principals, other school personnel, or persons acting in chaperone or supervisory capacity.

(3) JD, G: A student shall not commit, or participate in, any conduct or act defined as a crime by state law or local ordinance.

(4) JD, I: A student shall not commit, or participate in, any conduct or act prohibited by a school building’s rules and regulations.