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STATEMENT OF POLICYIn keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board (the “Board”), the board recognizes the educational value of students utilizing electronic communications systems to enhance their learning through the responsible access to global information and communication. The Board further recognizes the critical role that parents play in educating their children on the appropriate use of electronic communication systems and in monitoring their use of these systems. This partnership of parents and schools is essential in achieving success in ensuring appropriate use of this ever-changing technology.This policy governs acceptable student use of the internet and electronic resources provided by the Niagara Catholic District School Board in all of its elementary and secondary schools. For this Policy the term "Electronic communications systems" refers to any electronic means used to send and receive information, including graphic images and photographs. They include, but are not limited to, Internet, Intranet, Electronic Mail, Fax, Telephone, Pagers, Personal Electronic Devices, TV, DVD, CD and Radio.Students are accountable for the appropriate use of the Board’s communication systems in an ethical and appropriate educational manner, which must be in compliance with all relevant federal and provincial legislation the Education Statutes and Regulations of Ontario; Ontario Charter of Rights and Freedom; Ontario Code of Conduct; Ontario Human Rights Code and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and all relevant policies of the Niagara Catholic District School Board. The Niagara Catholic District School Board recognizes that students may have in their possession personal electronic devices while at school or at school related activities. Students are permitted to bring in personal electronic devices to be used in wireless enabled common areas throughout the school as approved by the administration and in classrooms where approved by the classroom teacher. This policy governs the acceptable use of personal electronic systems by students while at school. The use of these devices are prohibited where they are deemed to interfere with student learning. Academic and administrative staff at the school and/or at the Board level shall determine what, if any, use is interfering with learning.The Ontario Code of Conduct, Niagara Catholic District School Board Code of Conduct Policy and school Code of Conduct provide disciplinary consequences for students who violate this Policy. References:
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