Technology Policies *
These Policies are designed to assure that technology aligns with the mission and goals of the District. These policies direct the use of technology for the students' academic success. While only a few policies directly address students' use of technology all policies focus technology for the support and success of student learning.
Policy |
Subjects |
Description of Policy |
|---|---|---|
| 1.096 | Technology Advisory Committee to the School Board | This Policy sets forth terms and conditions of the Technology Advisory Committee (TAC). This committee reports to the School Board and advises them regarding District technology. |
| Personal Data Confidentiality | This policy addresses confidentiality of personal data and information and the actions that will occur if confidentiality is breached. | |
| 2.50 |
Third Parties (volunteer, contractor, vendor, entity, use of technology) | This Policy sets forth terms and conditions as well as standards and guidelines for the acceptable use of Palm Beach County School District technology resources by third parties. |
| 2.501 |
|
Access to information is controlled on the basis of business need and information security requirements. |
| 3.29 |
Employee Use of Technology | This Policy sets forth the terms, conditions, standards and guidelines for acceptable use by District employees of technology resources when conducting District business. |
| 5.183 |
Student's Use of Cell Phones and Wireless Technology | This Policy sets forth the terms and conditions of student use of cell phones and wireless devices, including camera phones. The appropriate use of these devices and consequences of misuse. |
| 8.123 |
Students' Use of Technology | This Policy sets forth terms and conditions as well as standards and guidelines for the acceptable use of technology by students. |
| 8.125 |
Web Site Review and Filter | The District filters out inappropriate web sites that might be viewed by students and District employees. Additionally it utilizes filters, fire walls and other technology devices to attempt to block any Web-transmitted malware, spam, viruses and other malicious software. |
| Manual | IT User Standards and Guidelines Manual | This Manual is written with the user in mind. It details appropriate use of technology and is by association Board Policy. This is the most comprehensive document related to technology. |
Other Guidelines
| Subject | Description of Guideline |
| Public Records Policy | |
| Copyrights | Copyrights & Fair Use Guidelines |
| Technology Performance | K-12 Student Technology Performance Standards |
* This is an index of policies directly related to District technologies. Policies that address behaviors and actions which could be, or are, delivered through technology are not listed. (Examples: Harassment as documented in Policy 3.19, Document Retention requirements in Policy 2.041 or Use of Copyrighted Materials in Policy 8.121 could be violated through the use or misuse of technologies such as Email, Land Line, Cellular Phone, etc.) Therefore all technology users should be familiar with and adhere to all District policies.
Training & Presentations
2011 SDPBC Technology Conference
IT Governance Presentation - Click HERE to play.
Presentation hand-out - Click HERE to open.