[bamahead]

So you don't like contractual obligations either? Not very libertarian of you...

The school issued the laptop under false pretenses. Did the 'contract' explicitly state 'this laptop has the capability to be used to spy on you at any time, including in your home'?

If you can show me where the student agreed to that UNDER WRITTEN CONTRACT...then you have an arguement.

Without it...please refer to metmom's last sentence.

[Dead Corpse]

The school issued the laptop under false pretenses.

Will this do?

4. Network security is designed to allow access to certain areas only by designated users; however, the network administrator may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that students are using the system responsibly.
5. Users should not expect that files stored on District resources will be private.

Stipulates no expectation of data privacy.

"Beware Greeks bearing gifts."

Wisdom as old as the ages.