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

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.