EMPLOYEE/COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 
CQ-R (LOCAL)

	The Internet is a Primary Source for research, information and communication, and access to the Internet is provided to PISD employees and community members in order to take advantage of innovative instruction methodology and workplace technological advancements. Along with this privilege comes responsibilities.
NETWORK USE	While using networked resources, do not: 1. Share passwords. 2. Make your passwords available to others. 3. Login using an unauthorized account. 4. View, modify, move, copy of delete folders or files given permission by the owner      or authorized district personnel. 5. Waste or monopolize network resources.
INTERNET USE	1. Use of the Internet by students must be supervised. 2. The Internet should be used primarily for educational purposes, and activity on the      Internet is being recorded and monitored.     Limited personal use shall be permitted if the use:     a. Imposes on tangible cost to the district;     b. Does not unduly burden the District's computer or network resources;     c. Has no adverse effect on the employee's job performance or on a student's          academic performance; and/or     d. Is not used in any way for personal gain. 3. Do not download files, run programs or install applications without consent from      appropriate administrative staff. 4. Follow Copyright Laws and fair Use guidelines. 5. When uploading files or posting websites, follow the district Web Publishing      Procedures and Guidelines. 6. If you access an inappropriate website, or observe others doing so, terminate the      session immediately and notify appropriate administrative staff.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION	1. District email should be used primarily for educational purposes. 2. Use appropriate language and follow proper email etiquette, which includes      refraining from SPAM (unauthorized or unsolicited mass mails). 3. If you receive an inappropriate or unwanted message, close the session and notify      appropriate administrative staff. 4. Do not view, modify, move, copy or delete message intended for others unless      given permission by the owner or appropriate administrative technology staff. 5. Work created using District systems remains the property of PISD. 6. In the process of protecting the network, PISD cannot guarantee the confidentiality      of information. PISD reserves the right to audit network and systems on a periodic basis to ensure compliance with this policy. Any employee found in violation of this policy can be subjected to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.