Responsible Use Agreement

Oak Lawn-Hometown District 123 Technology and Internet Responsible Use Agreement 

The District supports the use of technology and the Internet by students. Accordingly, the District may provide access to students through a variety of means. This includes, without limitation: making District-issued 1:1 devices available for student use, issuing network and email accounts to students, and providing Internet access through public or guest WiFi (collectively referred to as “District Technology”). 

The District may utilize third parties to provide resources and services to students, and those third parties may collect information that is subject to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). By signing below, you authorize the District to allow those third parties to collect your child’s information under COPPA. 

Pursuant to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student information may be provided to a third-party operator of an Internet website, online service, or mobile application when the operator is acting as a school official with a legitimate educational interest; is performing an institutional service or function for which the school would otherwise use employees; is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of the information; is using the information only for an authorized purpose; and may not re-disclose the information to third parties or affiliates, unless otherwise permitted under the Illinois Student Online Personal Protection Act, without permission from the school or pursuant to court order.  

Generally, information provided to third parties will be limited to a student’s name, District-provided email address, and birthdate. Terms for the collection, disclosure, and use of this data can be provided upon request.

Content filtering and computer monitoring tools are in place on all student devices and students are subject to general supervision in the school setting. Parents are advised that the District does not routinely electronically track individual student activity on District Technology, although the District has the right to review such activity when warranted, as determined by the District in its sole discretion.  In addition, parents are advised that content filtering and monitoring tools are not completely fail-safe and while at school, constant direct supervision by school personnel of each student using District Technology is not possible. Parents are responsible for monitoring their child's use of District Technology at home. Students have no expectation of privacy when utilizing District Technology, even outside of school. All District Technology use is subject to District 123 Board Policies including but not limited to 7:180 (Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment) and 7:190 (Student Behavior), as well as local, state and federal laws. 

Students are responsible for using District Technology in a responsible and appropriate manner. Student use is a privilege that may be limited or revoked at any time for any reason without notice. Misuse of District Technology whether on or off-campus, during or outside of the school day, may result in the loss of technology privileges, disciplinary action and/or legal action in the event of intentional damage and/or violation of policies or law. If District 123 officials determine that the equipment has been stolen, lost, or damaged through negligence or misuse, it will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to pay for the cost of the repair or a replacement device. Optional device insurance can be obtained for district issued devices during the yearly registration process.