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Technology for Educators LVEA

Technology for Educators LVEA. Topics District property Social media Cell Phones Websites Contract Board Policy Your rights vs kids’ rights

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Technology for EducatorsLVEA

Topics District property Social media Cell Phones Websites Contract Board Policy Your rights vs kids’ rights

District Property District computer/laptop

At work At home Every key stroke

District network Personal phone Personal laptop

Personal Stuff on district computers Jump drives Personal email Facebook

Social Media EVERYWHERE Friending kids/parents Posting info Posting pictures Privacy settings

Cell phones EVERYWHERE Cameras Your cell phone Their cell phones Policies?

WebsitesPersonal PagesSchoolContentLinks

New Law- AB1729- District updated in late January

AB 1729 (Chapter 425/2012) expands the definition of electronic bullying and authorizes alternative methods of correction to be used before a student is suspended or expelled. These other means include, but are not limited to: A positive behavior support approach with tiered

interventions that occur during the school day A conference between school personnel, the pupil's

parent or guardian, and the pupil The use of intervention-related teams to develop and

implement individualized behavioral plans Participation in a restorative justice program After-school programs that address specific behavioral

issues or expose pupils to positive activities and behaviors

ContractSAFETY17.1 The District shall provide adequate facilities for the safety of its employees.

Board Policy - 4040“The Board of Education recognizes that technology can enhance employee performance by improving access to and exchange of information, offering effective tools to assist in providing a quality instructional program, and facilitating operations. The Board expects all employees to learn to use the available electronic resources that will assist them in their jobs. As needed, staff shall receive training in the appropriate use of these resources.”

Board Policy - 5131“Employees shall be responsible for the appropriate use of technology and shall use the district's electronic resources only for purposes related to their employment. Such use is a privilege which may be revoked at any time.”

Board Policy - 4040“The Superintendent or designee

shall establish administrative regulations which outline employee obligations and responsibilities related to the use of technology. Employees who fail to abide by these regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action, revocation of the user account and legal action as appropriate.”

Administrative regulation - 4040User Obligations and Responsibilities Employees are authorized to use the district's on-line

services in accordance with user obligations and responsibilities specified below.

1. The employee in whose name an on-line services account is issued is responsible for its proper use at all times. Users shall keep personal account numbers, home addresses and telephone numbers private. They shall use the system only under their own account number.

2. Employees shall use the system only for purposes related to their employment with the district. Commercial, political and/or personal use of the system is strictly prohibited. The district reserves the right to monitor any on-line communications for improper use.

3. Users shall not use the system to promote unethical practices or any activity prohibited by law or district policy.

Administrative Regulation- 5131 4. Users shall not transmit material that is threatening, obscene,

disruptive or sexually explicit, or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based on their race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or political beliefs.

5. Copyrighted material may not be placed on the system without the author's permission. Users may download copyrighted material for their own use only and only in accordance with copyright laws.

(cf. 6162.6 - Use of Copyrighted Materials) 6. Vandalism will result in the cancellation of user privileges. Vandalism

includes uploading, downloading or creating computer viruses and/or any malicious attempt to harm or destroy district equipment or materials or the data of any other user.

7. Users shall not read other users' mail or files; they shall not attempt to interfere with other users' ability to send or receive electronic mail, nor shall they attempt to read, delete, copy, modify or forge other users' mail.

8. Users are encouraged to keep messages brief. 9. Users shall report any security problem or misuse of the network to

the Superintendent or designee.

Board Policy- 5131“Harassment or bullying of students or staff, including, but not limited to, cyberbullying, intimidation, hazing or initiation activity, emotional distress, extortion, or any other verbal, written, or physical conduct that causes or threatens to cause violence, bodily harm, or substantial disruption, in accordance with the section entitled "Bullying/Cyberbullying" below”

Board Policy - 5131

“Cyberbullying includes the transmission of communications, posting of harassing messages, direct threats, or other harmful texts, sounds, or images on the Internet, social networking sites, laser device, or other digital technologies using a telephone, computer, or any wireless communication device. Cyberbullying also includes breaking into another person's electronic account and assuming that person's identity in order to damage that person's reputation.”

Your Rights vs. Students’ RightsFirst AmendmentYour role as a teacher

Different standardReasons for termination

ED CODE Section 44932Causes for Dismissal

(1) Immoral or unprofessional conduct. (2) Commission, aiding, or advocating the

commission of acts of criminal syndicalism (3) Dishonesty. (4) Unsatisfactory performance. (5) Evident unfitness for service. (6) Physical or mental condition unfitting him or

her to instruct or associate with children. (7) Persistent violation of or refusal to obey the

school laws of the state or reasonable regulations prescribed for the government of the public schools by the State Board of Education or by the governing board of the school district employing him or her.

ED CODE Section 44932Causes for Dismissal

(8) Conviction of a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude.

(9) Violation of Section 51530 or conduct specified in Section 1028 of the Government Code, added by Chapter 1418 of the Statutes of 1947. (Indoctrination of children into Communism, part in planning of overthrow of US Government)

(10) Knowing membership by the employee in the Communist Party.

(11) Alcoholism or other drug abuse which makes the employee unfit to instruct or associate with children.

Are you second guessing using technology?

GOOD!

USE IT BUT

BE SMART

What should you do? Know how all of your devices are connected; Know what equipment you are using and who

owns it; Know where your equipment is at all times- cell

phone, laptop, tablet, etc.; Know who is using your equipment; Use work equipment for work stuff only; Review rules with students at least each

semester;

AND

Ask yourself:Why am I doing this?Who is going to see it?How would _______ react?

My momMy spouseMy principalThat nutter parent

What time is it?

LVEA Info Sandi Pope

[email protected] Willow ES

Craig Hochhaus [email protected] Agoura HS

Jake Anderson, CTA Guy [email protected] 818-309-7206