Herricks Public Schools

The Superintendent of Schools, or his or her designee, shall develop and implement procedures that provide for the safety and security of students using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications; monitoring the online activities of students using School District computers; and restricting student access to materials that are harmful to minors as defined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act...

The Board of Education believes that providing access to computers is an integral part of a contemporary education. Within financial limitations, computers, computer networks and the internet will be made available to students, faculty and staff.  The technology resources at the School District (e.g., all networking, hardware and software, the Internet, e-mail, telephone equipment, digital still and video, voice mail, fax machines and supporting telephone lines, and all communication equipment) are provided  to support the educational and administrative activities of the School District and should be used for those purposes...

The Board of Education recognizes that computers are a powerful and valuable education and research tool and as such are an important part of the instructional program and that it is critical to exercise appropriate control over computer records, including financial, personnel and student information...

The Board of Education acknowledges the State’s concern regarding the rise in identity theft and the need for prompt notification when security breaches occur...