Marblehead Public Schools
Staff Acceptable Usage Policy
2008 - 2009

Application for MPS Network, FirstClass, MMS and Web Accounts for Marblehead Public Schools

Name	_________________________	Bldg./Dept.	_________________________
School Phone	_________________________	Home Phone	_________________________
Whenever possible, username login is the first initial and last name.

Place a check in the box next to each of the services you are requesting.

	MPS Network Account	Enables access to the MPS Network file server in your building for saving files, using networked printers, and accessing Generations. Your MPS Network and FirstClass username and password will always sync.
	FirstClass Account	Creates an email account for your exclusive work-related use in the Marblehead Public Schools. Email address format is lastname.firstname@marbleheadschools.org. MPS network and FirstClass username and password will always sync.
	MMS Account	Enables access to the student information system, MMS Generations. Currently, in addition to administrators, bldg. secretaries and Guidance personnel, this account is available to MHS and MVMS teachers. The Generations password will not update when your MPS Network/FirstClass password changes.
	Web Account	Creates a FirstClass web publishing account. This site is public and may be used to distribute information on school-related activities, in accordance with the district's Acceptable Usage guidelines.
	FirstClass Multi-Sch	Enables the user to access the Conferences and Calendars of multiple sites and/or departments to which the user reports. Please indicate the buildings in which you service students during the work week.

Responsibility
Network, email and Internet access are provided for educational use exclusively. Before employees of the Marblehead Public Schools may access the Internet at school or use their MPS Network and/or FirstClass accounts, they must first sign this document demonstrating that they have read and understand the policies set forth. This access includes the World Wide Web, live and text-based chatting, newsgroups, social networks and other Internet utilities. The Technology Department of the Marblehead Public Schools reserves the right to change these policies at any time without notification. Internet Access is a privilege and not a right. Your account will be terminated and your actions will be referred to the appropriate authorities for any of the following violations:

Security
All users are held accountable for their actions while using their MPS Network and FirstClass accounts. For this reason all users are assigned a unique username (login) and password. Do not , under any circumstances, share your password with any other individual. Any users found sharing their password will have their account immediately disabled and/or terminated. The owner of the account is held responsible for any actions taken with his or her account. If you believe that your account has been compromised, you should immediately request a new password from the Technology Department.

Privacy and Protection
All users have the right to privacy of their files and this privacy will be enforced to the best of the abilities of the Technology Department. Due to the variable security on the Internet; the Technology Department and the Marblehead Public Schools do not guarantee the privacy or safety of personal files stored on our systems.

I have read the Marblehead Public Schools Acceptable Usage Policy and agree to abide by its rules and regulations. I accept the responsibility to safeguard my login information and carefully monitor all usage of my accounts.

Signature

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Date

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TECH DEPT USE ONLY: Rec'd__________Proc_________ Ini_______
Accts: MPS, FC, MMS	O Created O Updated O Deleted
FC Conference	O Created O Updated O Deleted
FC Mail List(s)	O Created O Updated O Deleted