This Acceptable Use Policy was adopted by the Board on April 25, 2006
The District’s Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) is to prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful
activities by users online, prevent unauthorized disclosure of or access to sensitive information, and to
comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”). As used in this policy, “user” includes
anyone using the computers, Internet, email, chat rooms and other forms of direct electronic
communications or equipment provided by the District (the “network.”) regardless of the physical
location of the user. The AUP applies even when District provided equipment (laptops, tablets, etc.) is
used off of District property.
The District will use technology protection measures to block or filter, to the extent practicable, access
of visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic, and harmful to minors over the network. The
District reserves the right to monitor users' online activities and to access, review, copy, and store or
delete any electronic communication or files and disclose them to others as it deems necessary. Users
should have no expectation of privacy regarding their use of District property, network and/or Internet
access or files, including email.
The District will take all necessary measures to fortify the network against potential cyber security
threats. This may include blocking access to District applications—including but not limited to email,
data management and reporting tools, and other web applications—outside the United States and
Canada.
Acceptable Uses of the LAUSD Computer Network or the Internet
Employees and other users are required to follow this policy. Employees are required to confirm their
consent to this policy when they activate their account or change passwords. Even without this
confirmation, all users must follow this policy and report any misuse of the network or Internet to a
supervisor or other appropriate District personnel. Access is provided primarily for education and
District business. Staff may use the Internet, for incidental personal use during duty-free time. By using
the network, users have agreed to this policy. If a user is uncertain about whether a particular use is
acceptable or appropriate, he or she should consult a supervisor or other appropriate District personnel.
Unacceptable Uses of the Computer Network or Internet
These are examples of inappropriate activity on the District web site, but the District reserves the right to
take immediate action regarding activities (1) that create security and/or safety issues for the District,
students, employees, schools, network or computer resources, or (2) that expend District resources on
content the District in its sole discretion determines lacks legitimate educational content/purpose, or (3)
other activities as determined by District as inappropriate.
• Violating any state or federal law or municipal ordinance, such as: Accessing or transmitting
pornography of any kind, obscene depictions, harmful materials, materials that encourage others to
violate the law, confidential information or copyrighted materials;
• Criminal activities that can be punished under law;