Stake Internet Use Policy
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:13 pm
We will soon have internet in our two buildings in the West Jordan Utah Stake. We'll be using Comcast. While waiting for them to run their cables to the buildings, we are getting the distribution cables pulled. We will be using Cat 5e. With an all-wired system we feel we will have maximum control and security. The cable modem and church firewall will be in a locked room. From the fire wall, lines will run to each clerk's office, the library and the High Council room, which is usually locked. The library will have a router to service the chapel, cultural hall and other major teaching stations. The librarians will control access to all the major teaching stations. They will normally be off during the week except when arrangements are made to have them turned on.
We have written our initial internet use policy, which has been approved by the stake presidency. I just wanted to post it as a starting point for anyone who would be interested. A couple things came from one of the other threads. Comments are welcome.
[INDENT]The following policies are to be observed by everyone who uses the building internet connections.
General Policies
A.In short, internet usage in the buildings is restricted to church related activities only.
B.All church owned computers like those used in the clerks’ offices will be monitored periodically for appropriate use.
C.All church owned computer configurations and software must remain standardized as they currently are. Reconfiguring the computers or downloading any programs, software patches, antivirus software, pictures, music, etc may only be done by or with approval of the stake technology specialist operating under the direction of the stake president.
D.Member owned computers and other devices may access these internet connections if these same policies are followed.
Appropriate Use – Internet connections may be used by members for any of the following activities. Any uses other than these must be approved by the stake president.
1.Access or management of Local Unit Web Sites (LUWS) for scheduling, directories and announcements
2.Use of church websites such as www.lds.org, www.mormon.org, www.familysearch.org, byubroadcasting.org
3.Library printing of pictures or talks directly from the internet. Appropriate permissions must be acquired, where applicable.
4.Downloading or playing of talks, firesides, training or other programs on computer, TV or projector
5.Emergency Preparedness sites
6.Personal emails for church business only
7.Family History and Genealogy classes and research
8.Scouting awards, requirements, stores and other resources
9.Use of directories and maps to standardize addresses on ward records and help with genealogy. Examples are: usps.com, canadapost.ca/splash.asp, maps.google.com, mapquest.com, http://www.superpages.com, whitepages.com.
10.Use of Member and Leader Services (MLS), Temple recommend management, and Access to stake or ward files by authorized personnel.
11.Ecclesiastical on-line training
Inappropriate Use
1.Accessing any websites, stores, services, or personal email for other than church related purposes
2.Accessing or downloading any confidential or personal information from the church-owned computers or websites by unauthorized people.
3.Use of any programs or software that has not been properly purchased for use on the computer on which it is being used.
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We have written our initial internet use policy, which has been approved by the stake presidency. I just wanted to post it as a starting point for anyone who would be interested. A couple things came from one of the other threads. Comments are welcome.
[INDENT]The following policies are to be observed by everyone who uses the building internet connections.
General Policies
A.In short, internet usage in the buildings is restricted to church related activities only.
B.All church owned computers like those used in the clerks’ offices will be monitored periodically for appropriate use.
C.All church owned computer configurations and software must remain standardized as they currently are. Reconfiguring the computers or downloading any programs, software patches, antivirus software, pictures, music, etc may only be done by or with approval of the stake technology specialist operating under the direction of the stake president.
D.Member owned computers and other devices may access these internet connections if these same policies are followed.
Appropriate Use – Internet connections may be used by members for any of the following activities. Any uses other than these must be approved by the stake president.
1.Access or management of Local Unit Web Sites (LUWS) for scheduling, directories and announcements
2.Use of church websites such as www.lds.org, www.mormon.org, www.familysearch.org, byubroadcasting.org
3.Library printing of pictures or talks directly from the internet. Appropriate permissions must be acquired, where applicable.
4.Downloading or playing of talks, firesides, training or other programs on computer, TV or projector
5.Emergency Preparedness sites
6.Personal emails for church business only
7.Family History and Genealogy classes and research
8.Scouting awards, requirements, stores and other resources
9.Use of directories and maps to standardize addresses on ward records and help with genealogy. Examples are: usps.com, canadapost.ca/splash.asp, maps.google.com, mapquest.com, http://www.superpages.com, whitepages.com.
10.Use of Member and Leader Services (MLS), Temple recommend management, and Access to stake or ward files by authorized personnel.
11.Ecclesiastical on-line training
Inappropriate Use
1.Accessing any websites, stores, services, or personal email for other than church related purposes
2.Accessing or downloading any confidential or personal information from the church-owned computers or websites by unauthorized people.
3.Use of any programs or software that has not been properly purchased for use on the computer on which it is being used.
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