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2024-2025 Laconia School District Computer/iPad Agreement, Procedures for Internet Use & 3rd Party Sites Release Important: Please read the document below and fill out the Acceptable Use Consent Form.
Please complete the 2024-2025 Acceptable Use Consent Form after reading over the information found below. This policy and repair/replacement pricing is in effect from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Student: I understand that the use of the Internet and the 1:1 Device issued to me by the Laconia School District is for educational purposes. I understand that the use of the Internet is a privilege and I will abide by the Laconia School District Policy and Procedures on the use of the Internet. I also understand that any violation of the Policy is unethical and may result in loss of network access and that legal or disciplinary action may result. Procedures for Acceptable Internet Use: All student Internet users will be introduced to the proper protocol regarding electronic communication. This includes: 1. Respect for privacy 2. Dissemination of personal information 3. Confidentiality of information and passwords 4. Use of appropriate language 5. Use of appropriate sites; sites with violent themes or content, sexually explicit themes or content, sites that advocate hatred, intolerance, or contain language unsuitable for a school setting are not appropriate 6. Proper adherence to applicable copyright laws 7. Reasonable limitations of file space used Parental Permission for Internet Use Parents will sign the attached Internet Use form when their student enters the District. The permission form will be kept in the student’s record folder. At the start of each school year, a list of students not permitted to use the Internet in the school setting will be generated and distributed to appropriate faculty and staff. These lists will be updated as needed. Procedures for Internet Use The District will actively maintain and update filtering software to regulate the appropriate use of the Internet. Instructors and staff members are responsible for monitoring student use of the Internet, which will be consistent with the District’s educational mission. However, the responsibility for proper use of the Internet as outlined in this procedure rests with each student. Any student that accidentally accessed inappropriate materials is to immediately notify the staff member in charge. If a student has any questions about a site, the student has an obligation to ask the staff member in charge whether the site can be accessed. Chat rooms or similar sites are not to be accessed. Computer ‘hacking’ in all forms is prohibited. District technology equipment is not to be used to gain unauthorized access to other computers, networks, or technology systems. Anyone attempting to gain unauthorized access to the District’s computer systems or network(s) may be subject to legal prosecution. Students or their parents are liable for damage to the District’s technology resources including all equipment, media, and the District network. They are liable for vandalism, theft, or destruction as well as any violation of copyright laws committed while using District technology resources. They are likewise liable for any damage caused to remote equipment from unauthorized access, willful misuse, or ‘hacking’. Consequences for Misuse of the Internet Each building administrator will develop and publish disciplinary actions related to the misuse of technology. Carefully read the guidelines before signing on the application form. Acceptable Use for Internet Access, Related Tools & 3rd Party Sites
Electronic Mail Account Expectations. Students will have an electronic mail account to use as a tool for communications. Communications over the network are often public in nature therefore general rules and standards for professional behavior and communication will apply. Copies of all emails that are sent and received to any laconiaschools.org account are archived. Users should not expect that files stored on the district servers would be private. Whenever you send an e-mail, your name and user ID are included in each mail message. You are responsible for all emails originating from your ID. The following behaviors are not permitted on the district network:
Google & 3rd Party Consent Release In the Laconia School District, we use Google Workspace for Education, and we are seeking your permission to provide and manage a Google Workspace for Education account for your child. Google Workspace for Education is a set of education productivity tools from Google including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Classroom, and more used by tens of millions of students and teachers around the world. In the Laconia School District, students will use their Google Workspace for Education accounts to complete assignments, communicate with their teachers, and learn 21st-century digital citizenship skills. The notice below provides answers to common questions about what Google can and can’t do with your child’s personal information, including:
Google Workspace for Education Notice to Parents and Guardians This notice describes the personal information we provide to Google for these accounts and how Google collects, uses, and discloses personal information from students in connection with these accounts. Using their Google Workspace for Education accounts, students may access and use the following “Core Services” offered by Google (described at https://workspace.google.com/terms/user_features.html):
Google provides information about the information it collects, as well as how it uses and discloses the information it collects from Google Workspace for Education accounts in its Google Workspace for Education Privacy Notice. You can read that notice online at https://workspace.google.com/terms/education_privacy.html You should review this information in its entirety, but below are answers to some common questions: What personal information does Google collect? When creating a student account, the Laconia School District may provide Google with certain personal information about the student, including, for example, a name, email address, and password. Google may also collect personal information directly from students, such as telephone number for account recovery or a profile photo added to the Google Workspace for Education account. When a student uses Google services, Google also collects information based on the use of those services. This includes:
In Google Workspace for Education Core Services, Google uses students' personal information to provide, maintain, and protect the services. Google does not serve ads in the Core Services or use personal information collected in the Core Services for advertising purposes. In Google Additional Services, Google uses the information collected from all Additional Services to provide, maintain, protect and improve them, to develop new ones, and to protect Google and its users. Google may also use this information to offer tailored content, such as more relevant search results. Google may combine personal information from one service with information, including personal information, from other Google services. Does Google use student personal information for users in K-12 schools to target advertising? No. For Google Workspace for Education users in primary and secondary (K-12) schools, Google does not use any user personal information (or any information associated with a Google Workspace for Education Account) to target ads, whether in Core Services or in other Additional Services accessed while using a Google Workspace for Education account. Can my child share information with others using the Google Workspace for Education account? We may allow students to access Google services such as Google Docs and Sites, which include features where users can share information with others within our Domain (@laconiaschools.org). Will Google disclose my child’s personal information? Google will not share personal information with companies, organizations, and individuals outside of Google unless one of the following circumstances applies: With parental or guardian consent. Google will share personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of Google when it has parents’ consent (for users below the age of consent), which may be obtained through Google Workspace for Education schools. With the Laconia School District. Google Workspace for Education accounts, because they are school-managed accounts, give administrators access to information stored in them. For external processing. Google may provide personal information to affiliates or other trusted businesses or persons to process it for Google, based on Google’s instructions and in compliance with the Google Workspace for Education privacy notice and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures. For legal reasons. Google will share personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of Google if it has a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation, or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to:
What choices do I have as a parent or guardian? First, you can consent to the collection and use of your child’s information by Google. If you don’t provide your consent, we will not create a Google Workspace for Education account for your child, and Google will not collect or use your child’s information as described in this notice. If you consent to your child’s use of Google Workspace for Education, you can access or request the deletion of your child’s Google Workspace for Education account by contacting the Laconia School District. If you wish to stop any further collection or use of your child's information, you can request that we use the service controls available to limit your child’s access to features or services or delete your child’s account entirely. You and your child can also visit https://myaccount.google.com while signing into the Google Workspace for Education account to view and manage the personal information and settings of the account. If you have questions about our use of Google’s Google Workspace for Education accounts or the choices available to you, please contact the Laconia School District. If you want to learn more about how Google collects, uses, and discloses personal information to provide services to us, please review the Google Workspace for Education Privacy Center (at https://www.google.com/edu/trust/), the Google Workspace for Education Privacy Notice (at https://workspace.google.com/terms/education_privacy.html), and the Google Privacy Policy (at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/). The Core Google Workspace for Education services is provided to us under Google Workspace for Education Agreement (at https://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/terms/education_terms.html) [if the school/district has accepted the Data Processing Amendment (see https://support.google.com/a/answer/2888485), insert: and the Data Processing Amendment (at https://www.google.com/intl/en/work/apps/terms/dpa_terms.html)]. |
2025-2026 Laconia School District Computer/iPad Agreement, Procedures for Internet Use & 3rd Party Sites Release
Important: Please read the document below and fill out the Acceptable Use Consent Form.
Please complete the 2025-2026 Acceptable Use Consent Form after reading the information found below. This policy and repair/replacement pricing is in effect from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. Student: I understand that the use of the Internet and the 1:1 Device issued to me by the Laconia School District is for educational purposes. I understand that the use of the Internet is a privilege, and I will abide by the Laconia School District Policy and Procedures on the use of the Internet. I also understand that any violation of the Policy is unethical and may result in loss of network access and that legal or disciplinary action may result. Procedures for Acceptable Internet Use: All student Internet users will be introduced to the proper protocol regarding electronic communication. This includes: 1. Respect for privacy 2. Dissemination of personal information 3. Confidentiality of information and passwords 4. Use of appropriate language 5. Use of appropriate sites; sites with violent themes or content, sexually explicit themes or content, sites that advocate hatred, intolerance, or contain language unsuitable for a school setting are not appropriate 6. Proper adherence to applicable copyright laws 7. Reasonable limitations of file space used Parental Permission for Internet Use: Parents will sign the attached Internet Use form when their student enters the District. The permission form will be kept in the student’s record folder. At the start of each school year, a list of students not permitted to use the Internet in the school setting will be generated and distributed to appropriate faculty and staff. These lists will be updated as needed. Procedures for Internet Use: The District will actively maintain and update filtering software to regulate the appropriate use of the Internet. Instructors and staff members are responsible for monitoring student use of the Internet, which will be consistent with the district’s educational mission. However, the responsibility for proper use of the Internet as outlined in this procedure rests with each student. Any student who accidentally accesses inappropriate materials is to immediately notify the staff member in charge. If a student has any questions about a site, the student has an obligation to ask the staff member in charge whether the site can be accessed. Chat rooms or similar sites are not to be accessed. Computer ‘hacking’ in all forms is prohibited. District technology equipment is not to be used to gain unauthorized access to other computers, networks, or technology systems. Anyone attempting to gain unauthorized access to the district’s computer systems or network(s) may be subject to legal prosecution. Students or their parents are liable for damage to the district’s technology resources, including all equipment, media, and the District network. They are liable for vandalism, theft, or destruction as well as any violation of copyright laws committed while using District technology resources. They are likewise liable for any damage caused to remote equipment from unauthorized access, willful misuse, or ‘hacking’. Consequences for Misuse of the Internet Each building administrator will develop and publish disciplinary actions related to the misuse of technology. Carefully read the guidelines before signing the application form. Acceptable Use for Internet Access, Related Tools & 3rd Party Sites
Electronic Mail Account Expectations. Students will have an electronic mail account to use as a tool for communication. Communications over the network are often public in nature; therefore general rules and standards for professional behavior and communication will apply. Copies of all emails that are sent and received to any laconiaschools.org account are archived. Users should not expect that files stored on the district servers would be private. Whenever you send an email, your name and user ID are included in each mail message. You are responsible for all emails originating from your ID. The following behaviors are not permitted on the district network:
Google & 3rd Party Consent Release In the Laconia School District, we use Google Workspace for Education, and we are seeking your permission to provide and manage a Google Workspace for Education account for your child. Google Workspace for Education is a set of education productivity tools from Google, including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Classroom, and more used by tens of millions of students and teachers around the world. In the Laconia School District, students will use their Google Workspace for Education accounts to complete assignments, communicate with their teachers, and learn 21st-century digital citizenship skills. The notice below provides answers to common questions about what Google can and can’t do with your child’s personal information, including:
Google Workspace for Education Notice to Parents and Guardians This notice describes the personal information we provide to Google for these accounts and how Google collects, uses, and discloses personal information from students in connection with these accounts. Using their Google Workspace for Education accounts, students may access and use the following “Core Services” offered by Google (described at https://workspace.google.com/terms/user_features.html):
Google provides information about the information it collects, as well as how it uses and discloses the information it collects from Google Workspace for Education accounts in its Google Workspace for Education Privacy Notice. You can read that notice online at https://workspace.google.com/terms/education_privacy.html You should review this information in its entirety, but below are answers to some common questions: What personal information does Google collect? When creating a student account, the Laconia School District may provide Google with certain personal information about the student, including, for example, a name, email address, and password. Google may also collect personal information directly from students, such as telephone number for account recovery or a profile photo added to the Google Workspace for Education account. When a student uses Google services, Google also collects information based on the use of those services. This includes:
In Google Workspace for Education Core Services, Google uses students' personal information to provide, maintain, and protect the services. Google does not serve ads in the Core Services or use personal information collected in the Core Services for advertising purposes. In Google Additional Services, Google uses the information collected from all Additional Services to provide, maintain, protect and improve them, to develop new ones, and to protect Google and its users. Google may also use this information to offer tailored content, such as more relevant search results. Google may combine personal information from one service with information, including personal information, from other Google services. Does Google use student personal information for users in K-12 schools to target advertising? No. For Google Workspace for Education users in primary and secondary (K-12) schools, Google does not use any user personal information (or any information associated with a Google Workspace for Education Account) to target ads, whether in Core Services or other Additional Services accessed while using a Google Workspace for Education account. Can my child share information with others using the Google Workspace for Education account? We may allow students to access Google services such as Google Docs and Sites, which include features where users can share information with others within our Domain (@laconiaschools.org). Will Google disclose my child’s personal information? Google will not share personal information with companies, organizations, and individuals outside of Google unless one of the following circumstances applies: With parental or guardian consent. Google will share personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of Google when it has parents’ consent (for users below the age of consent), which may be obtained through Google Workspace for Education schools. With the Laconia School District. Google Workspace for Education accounts, because they are school-managed accounts, give administrators access to information stored in them. For external processing. Google may provide personal information to affiliates or other trusted businesses or persons to process it for Google, based on Google’s instructions and in compliance with the Google Workspace for Education privacy notice and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures. For legal reasons. Google will share personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of Google if it has a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation, or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to:
First, you can consent to the collection and use of your child’s information by Google. If you don’t provide your consent, we will not create a Google Workspace for Education account for your child, and Google will not collect or use your child’s information as described in this notice. If you consent to your child’s use of Google Workspace for Education, you can access or request the deletion of your child’s Google Workspace for Education account by contacting the Laconia School District. If you wish to stop any further collection or use of your child's information, you can request that we use the service controls available to limit your child’s access to features or services or delete your child’s account entirely. You and your child can also visit https://myaccount.google.com while signing into the Google Workspace for Education account to view and manage the personal information and settings of the account. If you have questions about our use of Google’s Google Workspace for Education accounts or the choices available to you, please contact the Laconia School District. If you want to learn more about how Google collects, uses, and discloses personal information to provide services to us, please review the Google Workspace for Education Privacy Center (at https://www.google.com/edu/trust/), the Google Workspace for Education Privacy Notice (at https://workspace.google.com/terms/education_privacy.html), and the Google Privacy Policy (at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/). The Core Google Workspace for Education services is provided to us under Google Workspace for Education Agreement (at https://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/terms/education_terms.html) [if the school/district has accepted the Data Processing Amendment (see https://support.google.com/a/answer/2888485), insert: and the Data Processing Amendment (at https://www.google.com/intl/en/work/apps/terms/dpa_terms.html)]. Laconia School District: Acceptable Use Policy Form I understand that the information and resources covered by the 2024-2025 Laconia School District Computer/iPad Agreement, Procedures for Internet Use & 3rd Party Sites Releases (known as the AUP Consent Form) has to be reviewed and signed annually for each child you have enrolled in the Laconia School District. This information should be reviewed and shared with your child (as is age-appropriate). Please review the attached document. AUP Parental Permission I hereby give permission and acknowledge that I have read, reviewed, and shared this information with my child. I understand that my child will be issued online accounts for educational use including internet & email access, and access to 3rd party accounts such as/but not limited to Google, G-Suite for Education & Additional Services, iReady, Xello, Great Minds, sau30.org, etc. I also understand that the Laconia School District uses an extensive collection of productivity and collaboration tools in classrooms to enhance teaching and innovative learning. Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________________________________ No, I do not want my student(s) to use the Internet or be assigned educational accounts, I understand that my refusal may limit my student's ability to use some school resources available to other students. Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________________________________ |