It is each student’s responsibility to know and practice acceptable use of the network.

• The use of the District’s Network is a privilege and not a right.
• The Network is designed to be used as a tool to assist with the instructional objectives of the District.

Prohibited uses of the Network include, but are not limited to:

1. Sending, receiving, displaying, or accessing defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, harassing, or illegal materials.

2. Encouraging the use of or promoting the sale of controlled substances or drugs.

3. Any attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Network, or any of the agencies or other computer network services that are connected to the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

4. Any attempt to sell or offer for sale any goods or services that could be construed as a commercial enterprise, unless approved by the Board or their designee.

5. Redistributing a copyrighted program or copyrighted material without the express written permission of the owner or authorized person or as provided by the fair use exception. This includes uploading and downloading of materials.

6. Revealing personal information of others or themselves, such as home address, phone number, etc.

7. Logging-in to the system using another's account.

8. Leaving an account open or unattended.

Discipline

Student discipline for violation of any part of this policy shall be based on the student's age and the severity of the infraction. Student disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to the loss of any or all computer privileges, termination of the user's Network account, loss of email privilege, removal from class at the secondary level with a failing grade, or suspension and/or expulsion. Discipline of staff may involve actions up to and including termination. Parents/guardians or perpetrators may be billed for damages to equipment. Illegal activities will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
 

This is an excerpt from the Boise School District’s Network Acceptable Use Policy. To see the entire document, go to http://www.sd01.k12.id.us/policy.html