Louisa County School Board's Internet Privacy Statement.
School Law Enforcement Memorandum of Understanding
Fentanyl Awareness Information
NOTICE OF DEAF/BLIND/HARD OF HEARING PACKET INFORMATION
The Department of Education shall annually prepare and distribute to local school boards packets of information describing the educational and other services available through the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired to students who are identified as deaf or hard of hearing or visually impaired. Local school boards shall annually post this information on the school division's website and inform the parents of those students who are identified as deaf or hard of hearing or visually impaired of its availability. School boards shall ensure that packets of such information are available in an accessible format for review by parents who do not have Internet access.
NOTICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT DATA
Pursuant to the Code of Virginia section 23.1-204, Louisa County Public Schools would like all high school students and parents to be aware that postsecondary education and employment data is published annually by the State Council of Higher Education.
SCHOOL BOARD POLICY ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING
Every employee of Louisa County School Board who, in his professional or official capacity, has reason to suspect that a child is an abused or neglected child, in compliance with the Code of Virginia § 63.2-1509 et seq. shall immediately report the matter to
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the local department of social services where the child resides or where the abuse or neglect is believed to have occurred;
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to the Virginia Department of Social Services’ toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline; or
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to the person in charge of the school or department, or his designee, who shall make the report forthwith to the local or state agency. The person making the report to the local or state agency must notify the person making the initial report when the report of suspected abuse or neglect is made to the local or state agency, and of the name of the individual receiving the report, and must forward any communication resulting from the report, including any information about any actions taken regarding the report, to the person who made the initial report.
Notice of Reporting Requirement
The School Board posts in each school a notice that
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any teacher or other person employed there who has reason to suspect that a child is an abused or neglected child, including any child who may be abandoned, is required to report such suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to local or state social services agencies or the person in charge of the relevant school or his designee; and
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all persons required to report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect are immune from civil or criminal liability or administrative penalty or sanction on account of such reports unless such person has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose. The notice shall also include the Virginia Department of Social Services' toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline.
Complaints of Abuse and Neglect
The School Board and the local department of social services have adopted a written interagency agreement as a protocol for investigating child abuse and neglect reports, including reports of sexual abuse of a student. The interagency agreement is based on recommended procedures for conducting investigations developed by the Departments of Education and Social Services. The School Board reports substantial modifications of the agreement to the Board of Education.
TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
The use of the School Division’s computer system is a privilege, not a right.
Acceptable Use
Access to the School Division’s computer system will be (1) for the purposes of education or
research and be consistent with the School Division’s educational objectives, or (2) for legitimate school business.
Unacceptable Use
Each user is responsible for his or her actions on the computer system. Disallowed conduct includes but is not limited to:
• Using the network for any illegal or unauthorized activity including copyright or
other contracts, or transmitting any material in violation of any federal, state, or local law
• Sending, receiving, viewing, or downloading any illegal material through the computer
system
• Unauthorized downloading of software
• Using the computer for private financial or commercial purposes
• Wastefully using resources, such as file space
• Gaining unlawful access to resources or entities
• Posting material authorized or created by another without his/her permission
• Using the computer system for commercial or private advertising
• Submitting, posting, publishing, or displaying any obscene, profane, threatening, illegal, or
other inappropriate material
• Using the computer system while access privileges are suspended or revoked
• Vandalizing the computer system, including destroying data by creating or spreading viruses or by other means
• Intimidating, harassing, bullying, or coercing others
• Threatening illegal or immoral acts.
Network Etiquette
Each user is expected to abide by generally accepted rules of etiquette, including:
• Be polite
• Do not forge, intercept, or interfere with electronic mail messages
• Use appropriate language. The use of obscene, lewd, profane, lascivious, threatening, or disrespectful language is not allowed
• Do not post personal information other than directory information as defined in Policy JO
Student Records about themselves or others
• Respect the computer systems’ resource limits
• Do not post chain letters or download large files
• Do not use the computer system to disrupt others
• Do not modify or delete data owned by others. Additionally, students will also receive instruction
on modern digital safety topics, including online scams, misinformation, and content generated by
artificial intelligence. Students will also be advised on time spent using electronic devices such as
computers, cell phones, and other smart devices, and the addictive potential thereof.
Artificial Intelligence
At Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS), we embrace innovation and the evolving landscape
of technology in education, recognizing the educational benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
when used effectively and responsibly. AI may be used as an educational resource when deemed
appropriate by school personnel, but it is strictly prohibited for assessments or for completing
work that is passed off as original content, as this constitutes plagiarism. Proper citation
and acknowledgment of AI-generated content are required to maintain academic integrity.
Additionally, the use of AI must protect personally identifiable information (PII), ensuring no PII is
shared with AI technologies. Students must use AI ethically, ensuring it does not infringe on others’ rights or spread misinformation. They should verify AI-generated content using SIFT research skills (Stop, Investigate the Source, Find Better Coverage & Trace to the Original Context) and understand that AI is not a substitute for critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Violating these guidelines will result in disciplinary action. These guidelines will be regularly reviewed and updated to align with technological advancements and the needs of our learners.
To maintain a fair and focused learning environment, the use of AI-enabled smart devices,
such as augmented reality glasses, AI-powered earbuds, or any wearable technology that can
covertly access, transmit, or generate information is strictly prohibited during the school day, unless explicitly approved by school personnel for instructional purposes. This includes smart glasses with prescription lenses, which are not permitted if they contain AI or communication capabilities.
These devices may compromise academic integrity, bypass classroom monitoring, and disrupt the
educational process. Students are only permitted to use AI tools that can be monitored and supervised by school staff. Unauthorized use of such devices will result in disciplinary action.
Liability
The School Board makes no guarantees for the computer system it provides. The School Board
will not be responsible for any damages to the user from the use of the computer system, including loss of data, non-delivery or missed delivery of information, or service interruptions. The School Division denies any responsibility for the correctness or quality of the information received through the computer system. The user agrees not to hold the School Board liable for any losses, costs, or damages caused by the School Board relating to or arising out of any violation of these procedures.
Security
Computer system security is a high priority for the School Division. If any user identifies a
security problem, the user must notify the building principal or system administrator immediately. All users must keep their passwords confidential and must follow computer virus protection procedures.
Vandalism
Intentional destruction of or interference with any part of the computer system through creating or
downloading computer viruses or by any other means is prohibited.
Charges
The School Division takes no responsibility for any unauthorized charges of fees as a result of using the computer system, including telephone or long-distance charges.
Electronic Mail
The School Division’s electronic mail system is owned and controlled by the School Division. The
School Division may provide electronic mail to help students and staff in fulfilling their duties and as an educational tool. Electronic e-mail is not private. Students’ electronic mail will be monitored.
All electronic mail may be archived, including deleted emails. The electronic mail of staff may be monitored and accessed by the School Division. Unauthorized access to an electronic mail account by any student or employee is not allowed.
Users may be held responsible and personally liable for the content of any electronic message they create or that is created under their account or password. Downloading any file attached to an electronic message is not allowed unless the user is certain of the authenticity and nature of the file.
Enforcement
Software will be installed on the School Division’s computers having Internet access to filter or
block Internet access through computers to child pornography and obscenity. The online activities
of users may also be monitored manually. Any violation of these rules may result in loss of
computer system privileges and may also result in disciplinary action as determined by School Board policy or legal action.