EXHIBIT B

Technology is an educational tool, just as books, paper, newspapers and videos are educational tools. The Spring Branch Independent School District has set policy SBISD Board Policy CQ (local): to ensure that these assets are used appropriately and for educational purposes. Below are guidelines for student use of computers, peripherals, local network, and Internet. The individual campus may publish additional details as needed.

The student will:

1. Access technology resources only under the supervision of a teacher.
2. Access only curriculum-related materials for educational use under the direction of a teacher.
3. Not attempt to alter or modify equipment or software.
4. Not copy software.
5. Not download or install software on any Spring Branch ISD computer.
6. Not use district resources in any way for personal gain.
7. Obtain permission from a teacher to access district technological resources such as computers, Internet, email, printers and servers.
8. Have all floppy disks and CD's brought from home approved for use and scanned for viruses by authorized school personnel.
9. Use network resources in a manner not disruptive to the use of the network by others.
10. Use any district-supported email account for educational purposes only.
11. Not access or send materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, harassing, illegal, or damaging to others.
12. Use appropriate language at all times. Avoid swearing, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs, or obscenities.
13. Keep all passwords private.
14. Not use a false identity when sending/receiving messages.
15. Not access another person's materials, information or files without teacher permission.
16. Not register any person or school at Internet websites. Avoid revealing personal information about yourself or others.
17. Recognize that network storage areas are not private. Teachers/administrators may review files and communications to ensure that SBISD technology systems are being used responsibly.
18. Not use any server or network administrative software/tools on the SBISD network. This includes software/tools such as network packet analyzers, network security discovery tools, and administrative applications.
19. Cite references for all electronic sources of information, using proper citation procedures.

Violation of any of the above may result in disciplinary actions and/or loss of access privileges.

Consequences for such violations may include:

• Suspension of access
• Revocation of account
• Other disciplinary or legal action in accordance with district policies and relevant state and federal laws.

(See below for student and parent signature forms)

EXHIBIT B

Student

Name ____________________________________ Grade ___________________

School ___________________________________________

I understand that my computer use is not private and that the District will monitor my activity on the computer system.

I have read the District's electronic communications and data management policy [SBISD Board Policy CQ (local): http://www.tasb.org/cgi-pol/do-policy-frame-verity.perl?orgno=101920&policy=CQ(L)-X-101920.html] and Student Acceptable Use Guidelines for Technology Resources and agree to abide by their provisions. I understand that violation of these provisions may result in suspension or revocation of system access.

Student's signature ________________________________________ Date _______________

Parent or Guardian

I have read the District's electronic communications and data management policy SBISD Board Policy CQ (local) and Student Acceptable Use Guidelines for Technology Resources. I agree that my child can use the District's technology resources. I also agree that my child must abide by the District's policy and guidelines. In consideration for the privilege of my child using the District's electronic communications system, and in consideration for having access to the public networks, I hereby release the District, its operators, and any institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my child's use of, or inability to use, the system, including, without limitation, the items for which the District has disclaimed liability in its policy and administrative regulations.

Signature of parent or guardian ____________________________________________________

Home address __________________________________________________________________

Date ____________________________ Home phone number ___________________________