604.11 - Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms

It is important to embrace technology that can foster a creative, interactive learning environment for students, and facilitate employee professional development and collaboration.  The use of online platforms to host remote interaction between students and employees and to facilitate learning is encouraged in the district. 

While student and employee instruction and communication using virtual and online platforms provides a wide array of learning opportunities, it is imperative that employees and students recognize that the use of such platforms is a privilege.  Training related to the use of online learning platforms will be provided to employees and students. 

The district shall carefully safeguard the right of students and employees to learn and teach in a respectful environment regardless of the method. All instruction and communication through online learning platforms should be appropriate to the age and ability of the participants.  Students and employees should be aware that online platforms may be monitored by the district.  Verbal and written communication occurring on these platforms may be recorded and stored by the district in accordance with applicable laws.   

Any verbal or written communication on these platforms deemed to be inappropriate will subject the student and/or employee to the same disciplinary measures that would exist if the interaction took place through traditional in-person learning. Students and employees who have concerns about the proper use of these platforms are encouraged to speak with their teachers or building principal. The superintendent will make administrative regulations necessary to enforce this policy. 

 

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. §1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99
                                      47 U.S.C. §254
                                      20 U.S.C. §6777
                                      Iowa Code §§ 715C

Cross Reference: 

104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy

104-R(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures

104-E(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form

104-E(2) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form

104-E(3) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form

501.06 Student Transfers In

506.01 Education Records Access

506.01-R(1) Education Records Access - Regulation

506.01-E(1) Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records

506.01-E(2) Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records

506.01-E(3) Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records

506.01-E(4) Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records

506.01-E(5) Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records

506.01-E(6) Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena

506.01-E(7) Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement

506.01-E(8) Education Records Access - Annual Notice

605.04 Technology and Instructional Materials

605.06 Internet - Appropriate Use

605.06-R(1) Internet - Appropriate Use - Regulation

605.06-E(1) Internet - Appropriate Use - Internet Access Permission Letter to Parents

605.06-E(2) Internet - Appropriate Use - Violation Notice

713 Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking

713-R(1) Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking - Regulation

Approved: 11/16/2020
Reviewed: 02/10/2025
Revised