The resources coordinated by the Technology Integration Committee of Ruamrudee International School are provided to improve education and foster communication, as well as to carry out the legitimate business of the school. Appropriate use of these resources includes instruction, independent study, authored research, and the official work by the offices, departments, recognized student and employee organizations and agencies of the school.

 

The Technology Integration Committee reviews the issues related to technology use both for instructional purposes and to carry out the school's business. This ongoing review leads to recommendations both for modification of this policy and adoption of other appropriate policies and regulations. The Technology Integration Committee reports to the Administrative Council of Ruamrudee International School.

The purpose of this policy is to insure that the school's technology resources are used only for purposes appropriate to the school. All users of technology must be aware that inappropriate use of these resources may be violation of school policy or Thai law.

 

The following rules shall govern the use of the school's electronic information systems:

1. Each employee to whom equipment, E-mail and /or Internet accounts are assigned shall be responsible for proper use of the equipment and accounts at all times.

 

2. Employees shall access the system only under their own account number.

3. The system shall not be intentionally used for:

a.     Commercial purposes;

b.     Political activity;

c.     Accessing or transmitting material that is pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit;

d.     Accessing or transmitting material that is disparaging of others such that it may create a hostile work or educational environmental based on race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or political beliefs;

e.     Accessing improper confidential information concerning students or other employees;

f.      Sending or receiving "chain mail"messages;

g.     Any unlawful or unethical purpose; or

h.     Transmitting copyrighted material without the express written authorization of the copyright holder.        

4. Employees have no expectation of privacy with respect to school computers, mail systems, or Internet access. Although it does not regularly do so, the school reserves the right to access and monitor all equipment, files and Internet and E-mail use. Also, many electronic records are public records.

 

5. Making copies of school software is prohibited. Approval for the installation of all software must be obtained from the Technology Support Coordinator.

6. Security on any computer system is a high priority. If a user identifies a security problem, he/she is to notify a technology coordinator at once. Users shall not identify the problem to other users. Any user who is identified as a security risk to the network may be denied access to the network. 

 

7. Vandalism of the network is unacceptable. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user or any agency, any networks connected to the system or any components of that system. This specifically includes the uploading or creation of computer viruses. Any vandalism will result in loss of computer services, disciplinary action and may be referred to the legal authorities.  

8. The network relies upon the cooperation of all users if it is to be properly maintained. Users must notify the Technology Support Coordinator or the Network Supervisor of any changes in account information.

 

9. The use of the school information system is a privilege not a right. Inappropriate use may result in the monitoring or cancellation of privileges. Each person who receives an account will participate in an orientation and training session with a member of the technology committee to familiarize themselves with the network and the Acceptable Use Policy.

10. If a user violates this policy, access to the user's account may be restricted or rescinded. Steps preceding action against an individual account are as follows:

-        Complaint regarding alleged inappropriate use by the user is forwarded to the K-12 IT Coordinator in written form.

-        The K-12 IT Coordinator provides a copy of the written complaint to the user within 15 days of filing.

-        User has the opportunity to respond to the complaint orally or in writing. The response must be received by the K-12 IT Coordinator within 10 days. The response is recorded on file.

-        The K-12 IT Coordinator investigates the allegation against the user. The user's account is revoked or suspended based on the investigation. If the offense is deemed an extreme breach of policy, the user may be denied access to his/her account, without advance notice, until the investigation is completed.

Users may contest action taken against their account by the K-12 IT Coordinator. In such cases, the RIS Headmaster will convene a panel consisting of selected members of the Administrative Council. After reviewing all the evidence, the panel will, according to its findings, uphold, modify, or retract the action of the K-12 IT Coordinator. The user will receive a copy of the panel's decision, which is final.

 

11. Ruamrudee International School makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service provided. The school shall not be responsible for any damages suffered while the user is on the system. Such damages could include, but are not limited to, loss of data, non-deliveries, missed deliveries or service interruptions caused by the users or others. Use of any information obtained through the Ruamrudee International School network is at the user's own risk. The school specifically disclaims any responsibilities for the accuracy of the information obtained through its services.

12. School sections and departments may develop more detailed procedures to fully implement this Policy. School sections and departments have the following responsibilities for implementing this policy:

a.     Each section is required to discuss in detail the significance of this policy with all the respective faculty and staff.

b.     Each section shall inform the Technology Integration Committee as expeditiously as possible whenever a user is to be deleted from the system or when a new user is to be added.

c.     To facilitate the posting of information on the network, each section is responsible for designating a staff contact(s) who shall oversee the posting of information on the section services. Each web page posted must contain the E-mail address of the site staff person responsible for monitoring the information. The E-mail address will be built into each web page with a "mailto"command. Pages posted without the E-mail address of the designated staff contact(s) may be disabled. The Technology Integration Committee will coordinate training for this.

 

d.     To minimize administrative difficulties, sections are required to utilize the school's Domain Name Server (DNS) and the school's Proxy Server for each computer on the site network.

e.     Sections and departments are required to follow additional technology related guidelines and procedures that are issued by either the K-12 IT Coordinator or the Technology Support Coordinator.

13. Users are expected to follow generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These rules include, but are not limited to, the following:

a.     Be polite. Never send or encourage others to send abusive messages.

 

b.     Use accurate descriptions for your titles. Help people know the subject before they read the message.

c.     Make your message easy to understand and review your message before you send it so that it accurately reflects your meaning and is spelled correctly.

 

d.     Send your information to the appropriate audience not the largest.

e.     Be careful with humor or satire; remember that it can be misinterpreted.

 

f.      Specify whomever you copy with a message

g.     Cite references for facts

 

h.     Forgive the spelling or grammatical errors of others

i.       Keep signatures brief

j.       Treat all others with respect. Don't"attack"correspondents, persuade them with facts.

k.     Post to groups that you know. Be very careful of unknown groups.