School IT Policy

Effective date: 21 March 2026

1. Purpose

This policy sets out how staff, students, and authorized users should use school IT systems and digital resources safely and responsibly.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all school-managed devices, networks, accounts, applications, and data systems, including cloud services.

3. Account Use and Access

• Users must use only their own accounts and keep passwords confidential.
• Account sharing is not allowed unless formally approved for operational reasons.
• Users must log out from shared devices after each session.

4. Acceptable Use

• Use IT systems for school-related and authorized work only.
• Do not install unauthorized software or bypass security controls.
• Do not access, store, or distribute illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content.

5. Security Requirements

• Enable screen lock on devices and keep software up to date.
• Report suspicious emails, phishing attempts, and incidents immediately.
• Use approved channels for file sharing and communication.

6. Monitoring and Audit

The school may monitor system usage, access logs, and security events to protect users, systems, and data, and to meet legal or regulatory obligations.

7. Incident Reporting

Any suspected account compromise, data leak, malware infection, or unauthorized access must be reported to the IT administrator immediately.

8. Non-Compliance

Violations may result in suspension of access, disciplinary action, and further follow-up according to school procedures.