7560 - USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
ESC facilities and Technology Resources (as defined in Governing Board Policy 7550 attached hereto and made a part hereof) may be periodically leased for use by other educational bodies or private organizations for distance learning activities. Access to the ESC’s facilities and Technology Resources is provided to enhance educational opportunities in the community and shall be subject to the requirements set forth in this policy and all other policies and regulations of the Governing Board and to applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Use of the ESC’s facilities and Technology Resources for distance learning activities shall also be subject to contractual agreement with the Governing Board.
The Superintendent, or designee, shall have the authority to authorize, prioritize, regulate, modify, and restrict any and all distance learning activities utilizing the ESC’s facilities or Technology Resources. Use of the ESC’s facilities or Technology Resources for distance learning activities shall not interfere with the educational programs of the ESC. Access to the ESC’s facilities and Technology Resources may be limited when necessary to assure protection of school property or the safety of students or other persons on the premises.
Information or materials to be presented in distance learning activities may be subject to review by the Superintendent of Schools or designee prior to presentation or broadcast to determine whether the information and materials are appropriate for the educational environment.
Individuals authorized to use the ESC’s facilities or Technology Resources for distance learning activities are prohibited from allowing any unauthorized persons to use such facilities or Technology Resources.
No item of school property shall be removed from the ESC’s facilities without the prior written approval of the Superintendent or designee.
Vandalism, damage or destruction of the ESC’s facilities or any school property located in or around such facilities is prohibited.
No weapons or dangerous instrumentalities are permitted on school property.
The use or possession of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs in any form is prohibited on school property.
Proper training in the use of the ESC’s Technology Resources may be required by the Coordinator of Information and Technology.
The ESC does not guarantee the privacy of any information sent or received via the ESC’s Technology Resources and reserves the right to monitor and record all use of Technology Resources for distance learning activities at all times and without notice.
Users of the ESC’s Technology Resources for distance learning activities shall comply with all requirements of the ESC’s Technology Resources Acceptable Use Policy.
Any individual involved in distance learning activities who violates this policy, or allows others to do so, shall be subject to discipline, up to and including disconnection from the ESC’s Technology Resources, removal from the ESC’s facilities, revocation of the privilege of using the ESC’s facilities and Technology Resources, and termination of participation in all distance learning activities.
The Governing Board reserves the right to modify this policy at any time and from time to time without notice. The Governing Board also may pursue criminal prosecution or civil action when appropriate.
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