Due to the nature of the Internet, it is neither practical nor possible for the Bath School Department to enforce compliance with user rules at all times. Accordingly, parents and students must recognize that students will be required to make independent decisions and use good judgment in their use of the Internet. Therefore, parents must participate in the decision whether to allow their children access to the Internet and must communicate their own expectations to their children regarding its use.

As a parent/guardian of this student, I have read the Student Internet and Appropriate Use policy and administrative procedure and this Internet Network Access agreement.

I understand that Internet access is designed for educational purposes and that the Bath School Department will attempt to discourage access to objectionable material and communications that are intended to exploit, harass or abuse students. However, I recognize it is impossible for the Bath School Department to restrict access to all objectionable material, and I will not hold the Bath School Department responsible for materials acquired or contacts made on the network.

I understand that a variety of inappropriate and offensive materials are available over the Internet and that it may be possible for my child to access these materials is he/she chooses to behave irresponsibly. I also understand that it is possible for undesirable or ill-intended individuals to communicate with my child over the Internet, that there is not practical means for the school to prevent this from happening, and that my child must take responsibility to avoid such communications if they are initiated. While I authorize the staff to monitor any communications to or from my child on the Internet, I recognize that it is not possible for the school to monitor all such communications. I have determined that the benefits of my child having access to the Internet outweigh potential risks.

I understand that any conduct by the above-named student that is in conflict with these responsibilities is inappropriate, and such behavior may result in the termination of access and possible disciplinary action.

I have reviewed these responsibilities with my child, and I hereby grant permission to the Bath School Department to provide Internet network access.

I agree to compensate the Bath School Department for any expenses or costs it incurs as a result of my childís violation of the Internet policy or administrative procedure.

Parent/Guardian Name(s): (please print)____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature(s)___________________________________Date: _____________

___________________________________Date: ____________

ADOPTED: December 9, 1996

Policy: IJNDB-E2

Back to the Bath School Department

Back to Internet/Web Policy and Form Page