870: Responsible Use of Technology Resources
Responsible Administrator: Deputy Superintendent Education Services
PURPOSE
Sturgeon Public Schools (SPS) provides staff and students with technology resources that support teaching, learning or administrative operations. The Division also allows personal devices to access the network.
PROCESS
The Deputy Superintendent Education Services is responsible for this Administrative Procedure and shall review with principals and other supervisors on an annual basis.
PROCEDURE
1. Principals and supervisors shall review the following documents with all employees that report to them on an annual basis:
1.1 this Administrative Procedure;
1.2 Responsible Use of Technology Resources Protocol Acknowledgment - Staff (Exhibit 1); and,
1.3 AP 300: Security of Personal and Divisional Information.
2. The Division promotes a culture of innovation and learning through the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI tools must be reviewed for privacy, bias, discrimination, accuracy, and the potential harm that may come with their use. No student identifying information may be uploaded into any type of AI tool.
3. The Responsible Use of Technology Resources Protocol Acknowledgment - Staff (Exhibit 1) will be signed by all SPS staff annually.
4. The Human Resources Department shall ensure that all new staff members have signed the Responsible Use of Technology Resources Protocol Acknowledgment - Staff (Exhibit 1) during the orientation process.
5. Principals shall ensure teachers review on an annual basis, the Responsible Use of Technology Resources Protocol Acknowledgment - Students (Exhibit 2) with all students within the context of digital citizenship.
6. The Responsible Use of Technology Resources Protocol Acknowledgment - Students (Exhibit 2) will be reviewed and signed by parents/guardians and students annually.
7. The Division may authorize the executive of the respective employee association or union to use technology resources to conduct association or union business.
8. Technology resources shall not be used to campaign, canvass for support, debate, or in any other manner encourage Division employees to take political action.
9. Technology resources shall not be used to promote positions in conflict with Division policies, programs, or other operational guidelines or directives.
10. For network security and the safety of all users, Sturgeon Public Schools monitors network activity. If the Division discovers activities that do not comply with applicable law or Division policy, records will be retrieved in accordance with due process.
References:
Administrative Procedure 300: Security of Personal and Division Information
Administrative Procedure 721: Teachers and Professional Development
Administrative Procedure 727: Support Staff and Professional Development
Administrative Procedure 865: Information and Communication Technology
Administrative Procedure 875: Personal Electronic Devices
Exhibit 1 – Responsible Use of Technology Resources Protocol Staff
Exhibit 2 – Responsible Use of Technology Resources Protocol Students
History
2020 Jan 29 Initial Approval
2021 Aug 10 Amended
2024 Jun 19 Amended
Administrative Procedures VIII. Curriculum and Instruction (Information Technology)