John, It has been my understanding that any materials stored on our computer systems are the property of the school district. We do look thru folders when we have reason to and disable the students accounts if required. When we get into multiple violations, it then goes to the administration. Jean Campbell Mount Mansfield Union High School Chittenden East Supervisory Union Technical Services 802-899-4690 X502 >>> [log in to unmask] 2/10/2004 10:57:46 AM >>> Hello All, This is my first post. I am the Tech Coordinator at Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon, VT. Does anyone have a written policy regarding the conditions under which a student's home folder might be opened and viewed? I have had a couple of instances in the last year where I had probable cause to search the students' folders. It's my understanding that if no policy is in place, and the search is performed, the school would be put in a legally precarious position. I would rather let all know that the school reserves the right to search the school's computers, although this may be implicitly understood. Thanks, John DeCicco John DeCicco Technology Coordinator Otter Valley Union High School 2997 Franklin Street Brandon, VT 05733 Tel: 802-247-6833 x215 Fax: 802-247-4627 Email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Website: <http://www.ottervalleyuhs.k12.vt.us/> http://www.ovuhs.k12.vt.us This e-mail may contain information protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If this e-mail contains student information and you are not entitled to access such information under FERPA, please notify the sender. Federal regulations require that you destroy this e-mail without reviewing it and you may not forward it to anyone.