This document discusses acceptable use policies (AUPs) for school districts. It explains that AUPs are designed to educate, preserve, encourage, allow, protest, reduce, discourage, and assure appropriate technology use. The author reviewed their school's AUP and found that it cites prohibited activities under CIPA law, explains the use of Internet filters, thoroughly defines inappropriate behavior, and addresses copyright, monitoring, storage of data, and district/ancillary websites. The document recommends the AUP be reviewed annually as technology changes and suggests topics to include like freedom of speech, definitions, netiquette guidelines, and student records.
