Employee Acceptable Use Agreement for Electronic Resources and the Internet
The Berkeley Unified School District (“District”) recognizes the value of computers, personal
electronic devices and other electronic resources, as well as, to improve student learning and enhance
the administration and operation of its schools. To this end, the District encourages the responsible use of
computers; computer networks, including the Internet; and other electronic resources in support of the
mission and goals of the District and its schools.
District staff and contractors are reminded that the District e-mail system, email accounts, computer
accounts and all other user accounts are owned by the District. All electronic mail activity utilizing the
District server is monitored and logged. To provide for access to computer data when an employee is
absent, account login and passwords shall be provided to a supervisor or the Technology Director when
requested. Computer use is provided for educational purposes and district activities; use of computers for
personal use shall be minimal and comply with the restrictions listed below.
As used in this Agreement, “personal electronic devices” may include but are not limited to, cellular
telephones, personal digital assistants (“PDAs”), digital cameras, video recorders, electronic recording
devices, and portable laptop computers, or any other device with wireless capabilities. This Agreement is
referenced in Board Policy 4040 Employee Use of Technology and Administrative Regulation 4040.
Acceptable Use and General Rules of Usage
Use of District computers and other electronic resources or use of the wireless capability features of
any personal electronic device is intended to be used in support of, and be consistent with, the
educational standards and benchmarks of the District.
Users will be provided access to the Internet in accordance with the District Internet filtering and
blocking measures. Every effort is made to log and monitor all web traffic for inappropriate or offensive
content. The measures discussed below are in place to avoid access to inappropriate material that is not
consistent with the educational standards or professional norms and benchmarks of the District. As
necessary, the District will make determinations on whether specific uses of the network or personal
electronic devices are consistent with the acceptable use practice.
Acceptable Use
1. Exhibit exemplary behavior on the network or while using District electronic equipment and while
using the wireless capability features of any personal electronic device.
2. Network accounts are to be used only by the authorized user of the account for authorized purposes.
3. For District employees provided with email, the email is considered a regular avenue of
communication and should be checked by employees frequently.
4. Communications and information accessible via the network are subject to monitoring and/or review
at any time and should not be assumed to be private and can be subpoenaed.
5. Any employee, upon learning of an inappropriate use or a compromise (a breach, unauthorized
access, suspected unauthorized changes, deletions, additions, or viewing) of one or more of the
District’s Enterprise Data Systems (PowerSchool, SASI, DataWise, QSS, BeMail, Network Accounts;
or any other system used within the District) or the district network has potentially occurred, shall
immediately notify his or her supervisor who shall notify the appropriate Associate Superintendent
and the Director of Technology Services to initiate a prompt investigation.
Unacceptable Use
1. General instances of unacceptable use:
a. Use of the District's systems, network or technology resources for any unlawful purpose is
prohibited.
b. Any use of the District systems or technology resources for commercial or political purposes, or
for political lobbying, is prohibited.
c. Excessive use of the District systems or technology resources for personal business is prohibited.
d. Use of the network or personal electronic devices to intentionally access or process pornographic
or adult sites with explicit sexual content or other inappropriate or derogatory material, is
prohibited. Inappropriate texting or messaging is prohibited.