Technology Supervisor Letter
Dear Parent/Guardian:
I am pleased to offer the students of Monroe Township Public Schools access to the district's electronic network. This network includes Internet access, computer services, videoconferencing, computer equipment and related equipment for educational purposes. This network will assist in preparing students for success in life and work in the 21st Century by providing them with electronic access to a wide range of resources. Access to the technology network will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, web sites, and videoconference locations for purposes of research and exchange of information and ideas with users throughout the world.
To gain access to the Monroe Township Public School District electronic network, all students must obtain parental permission and must sign and return both the Acceptable Use Policy Student Agreement Form and the Web Site Posting Parental/Guardian Consent Form. You must return these forms whether or not you consent to your child's participation on the technology network or use of student photos, images or other media on the district or school web sites.
The district maintains filtering software designed to block access to certain Internet sites. However, no filtering software is entirely effective in blocking access and, therefore, we cannot guarantee that your child will not gain access to inappropriate material. Please be confident that Monroe Township Public Schools district staff will make every effort to ensure proper access and usage of the Internet and the computer network. We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed any disadvantages. The district's Safe & Responsible Internet Use Plan, http://www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us/admin_mg/technology/AUP/safetyplan.htm will supply you with information regarding the steps the district has made to provide the safest environment possible for students when spending time online. Ultimately, parents and guardians are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information resources.
This packet contains documents that you will need to read and review with your child. Two documents, the "Student Acceptable Use Policy Agreement Form" and the "Web Site Posting Parental/Guardian Consent Form", must be signed and returned promptly to your child's home school.
Thank you for your time during a very busy part of the school year. Your support in the area of technology makes it possible to give your child the best opportunities for experiencing 21st Century learning!
Sincerely,
Diane Bernstein
Supervisor of Technology
Enclosures: Student Acceptable Use Policy Rules & Procedures
Student Acceptable Use Policy Agreement Form
Web Site Posting Parental/Guardian Consent Form
