Empowered Use

• Be careful and gentle: Take care of our devices and networks.
• Be empowered: Amaze us with the awesome things you do. Share with us (@pisdtech) and your community!
• Be respectful: foster a school community that is positive, principled, and caring.
• Be smart and safe: Think before you click. If you are uncertain, talk with your admin staff.

Adapted from The Lincoln School

First Days of Chromebook

Set students up for success by establishing expectations and considering physical workflow. Review tips on this page: https://www.pisd.edu/firstdays. 

Acceptable Use Guidelines (AUG)

• Applies to all network users.
• Applies to all technology resources.

Review the Board Policies CQ(Local) and CQ(Regulation) on this page. 

Remember that every time you log in to a district computer, you agree to the terms of this policy. 

Examples of Improper Use of a Computer or the Network

All of the following are PROHIBITED on our network:

• Racist, profane or obscene language
• Using the network for financial gain
• Harming or attempting to harm the equipment or data
• Accessing inappropriate material
• Knowingly placing a computer virus on a computer or the network
• Using a computer or the network for illegal purposes

Specifics Regarding Email

Email is considered a public document under the Texas Open Records Law and can be accessed by the public or news media in the case of any type of legal action.

• Use appropriate language. (No swearing, vulgarity, ethnic or racial slurs)
• No sending of obscene messages or pictures.
• Do NOT send chain letters, etc. Notify friends that you cannot receive them on your PISD email account. Ask them to send these to your home email address.
• Requests for personal information on students or staff members should not be honored via email. (see CQ(EXHIBIT E)). No grade or related information should be exchanged without the signed parent/guardian form on file. In addition, security information such as username or password should not be sent via email.