This is an excerpt from the 3000 Series Student Policies.

The whole document is available at www.sd171.k12.id.us

District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks 3270
General
Internet access and interconnected computer systems are available to the District’s students and faculty. Electronic networks, including the Internet, are a part of the District’s instructional program in order to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
In order for the District to be able to continue to make its computer network and Internet access available, all students must take responsibility for appropriate and lawful use this access. Students utilizing school-provided Internet access are responsible for good behavior on-line. The same general rules for behavior apply to students’ use of District-provided computer systems. Students must understand that one student’s misuse of the network and Internet access may jeopardize the ability of all students to enjoy such access. While the District’s teachers and other staff will make reasonable efforts to supervise use of network and Internet access, they must have student cooperation in exercising and promoting responsible use of this access.

The use of the District’s electronic networks shall be consistent with the curriculum adopted by the District, as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of the students, and shall comply with the selection criteria for instructional materials and library-media center materials. Staff members may, consistent with the District’s educational goals, use the Internet throughout the curriculum.
The District’s electronic network is part of the curriculum and is not a public forum for general use.
Acceptable Uses
1. Educational Purposes Only. All use of the District’s electronic network must be (1) in support of education and/or research, and in furtherance of the District’s stated educational goals; or (2) for a legitimate school business purpose. Use is a privilege, not a right. Students and staff members have no expectation of privacy in any materials that are stored, transmitted, or received via the District’s electronic network or District computers. The District reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review and store, at any time and without prior notice, any and all usage of the computer network and Internet access and any and all information transmitted or received in connection with such usage.

2.Unacceptable Uses of Network. The following are considered unacceptable uses and constitute a violation of this policy:
A. Uses that violate the law or encourage others to violate the law, including but not limited to transmitting offensive or harassing messages; offering for sale or use any substance the possession or use of which is prohibited by the District’s student discipline policy; viewing, transmitting or downloading pornographic materials or materials that encourage others to violate the law; intruding into the networks or computers of others; and downloading or transmitting confidential, trade secret information, or copyrighted materials.
B. Uses that cause harm to others or damage to their property, including but not limited to engaging in defamation (harming another’s reputation by lies); employing another’s password or some other user identifier that misleads message recipients into believing that someone other than you is communicating, or otherwise using his/her access to the network or the Internet; uploading a worm, virus, other harmful form of programming or vandalism; participating in “hacking” activities or any form of unauthorized access to other computers, networks, or other information.
C. Uses that jeopardize the security of student access and of the computer network or other networks on the Internet.
D. Uses that are commercial transactions. Students and other users may not sell or buy anything over the Internet. Students and others should not give information to others, including credit card numbers and social security numbers.
E. E-mail access may be given to students using a district-approved e-mail program. Students are prohibited from joining chat rooms, unless it is a teacher-sponsored activity

Internet Safety
Each District computer with Internet access shall have a filtering device that blocks entry to visual depictions that are (1) obscene, (2) pornographic, or (3) harmful or inappropriate for students, as defined by the Children’s Internet Protection Act and as determined by the Superintendent or designee.
The school will also monitor the online activities of students, through direct observation and/or technological means, to ensure that students are not accessing such depictions or other material that is inappropriate for minors. The Superintendent or designee shall enforce the use of such filtering devices.
The term “harmful to minors” is defined by the Communications Act of 1934 (47 USC Section 254 [h][7]), as meaning any picture, image, graphic image file, or other visual depiction that:
• Taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or excretion;
• Depicts, describes, or represents, in a patently offensive way with respect to what is suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual acts, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals;
• Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to minors.
Internet Filtering
Filtering should only be viewed as one of a number of techniques used to manage student’s access to the Internet and encourage acceptable usage. It should not be viewed as a foolproof approach to preventing access to material considered inappropriate or harmful to minors. Anything that falls under at least one of the categories below shall be blocked/filtered. This list will be updated/modified as required.
• Nudity/pornography – prevailing U.S. standards for nudity, provocative semi-nudity, sites that contain pornography or links to pornographic sites.
• Sexuality – sites that contain material of a mature level, images or descriptions of sexual aids, descriptions of sexual acts or techniques, sites which contain inappropriate personal ads.
• Violence – sites that promote violence, images or description of graphically violent acts, graphic autopsy or crime-scene images.
• Crime – information of performing criminal acts (e.g., drug or bomb making, computer hacking), illegal file archives (e.g., software piracy).
• Drug Use – sites that promote the use of illegal drugs, material advocating the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, LSD) or abuse of any drug. Exception: material with valid-educational use.
• Tastelessness – images or descriptions of excretory acts (e.g., vomiting, urinating), graphic medical images outside of a medical context.
• Language/Profanity – passages/words too course to be softened by the word filter, profanity within images/sounds/multimedia files, adult humor.
• Discrimination/Intolerance – Material advocating discrimination (e.g., racial or religious intolerance), sites that promote intolerance, hate or discrimination.
• Interactive Mail/Chat – sites that contain or allow inappropriate email correspondence, sites that contain or allow inappropriate chat areas.
• Inappropriate Banners – advertisements containing inappropriate images or words
• Gambling – sites that allow or promote online gambling.
• Weapons – sites that promote illegal weapons, sites that promote the use of illegal weapons.
• Body Modification – sites containing content on tattooing, branding, cutting, etc.
• Judgment Calls – whether a page is likely to have more questionable material in the future (e.g., sites under construction whose names indicate questionable materials
Filtering should also be used in conjunction with:
• Educating students to be “Net-smart;”
• Using recognized Internet gateways as a searching tool and/or homepage for students, in order to facilitate access to appropriate material;
• Using “Acceptable Use Agreements;”
• Using behavior management practices for which Internet access privileges can be earned or lost; and
• Appropriate supervision, either in person and/or electronically.
The system administrator and/or building principal shall monitor student Internet access.
Internet filtering software or other technology-based protection systems may be disabled for purposes of bona fide research or other educational projects. Requests for changes in the filtering software should be addressed to the superintendent and should identify the internet site needed and how accessing the site promotes the educational goals of the district.
Confidentiality of Student Information
Personally identifiable information concerning students may not be disclosed or used in any way on the Internet without the permission of a parent or guardian or, if the student is 18 or over, the permission of the student himself/herself. Users should never give out private or confidential information about themselves or others on the Internet, particularly credit card numbers and social security numbers. A supervising teacher or administrator may authorize the release of directory information, as defined by law, for internal administrative purposes or approved educational projects and activities.
Internet Access Conduct Agreements
Each students and his/her parent(s)/legal guardian(s) will be required to sign and return to the school at the beginning of each school year the Internet Access Conduct Agreement prior to having access to the District’s computer system and/or Internet Service.

Warranties/Indemnification
The District makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, in connection with its provision of access to and use of its computer networks and the Internet provided under this policy. The District is not responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable when using the network, or for any information that is retrieved or transmitted via the Internet. The District will not be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to the Internet, and any user is fully responsible to the District and shall indemnify and hold the District, its trustees, administrators, teachers, and staff harmless from any and all loss, costs, claims, or damages resulting from such user’s access to its computer network and the Internet, including but not limited to any fees or charges incurred through purchases of goods or services by the user. The user or, if the user is a minor, the user’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) agrees to cooperate with the District in the event of the school’s initiating an investigation of a user’s use of his/her access to its computer network and the Internet.
Violations
If any user violates this policy, the student’s access will be denied, if not already provided, or withdrawn and he/she may be subject to additional disciplinary action. The system administrator and/or the building principal will make all decisions regarding whether or not a user has violated this policy and any related rules or regulations and may deny, revoke, or suspend access at any time, with his/her/their decision being final.
Policy History:
Adopted on: 8/20/07
Internet Access Conduct Agreement 3270F
Every student, regardless of age, must read and sign below:
I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the terms of the Joint School District No. 171 policy regarding District-provided Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks (Policy No. 3612). Should I commit any violation or in any way misuse my access to the District’s computer network and/or the Internet, I understand and agree that my access privilege may be revoked and school disciplinary action may be taken against me.
User’s Name (Print)_________________________ Home Phone:_________________
User’s Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Status: Student ____ Staff ____ Patron ____ I am 18 or older _____ I am under 18 ____
If I am signing this policy when I am under 18, I understand that when I turn 18, this policy will continue to be in full force and effect and agree to abide by this policy.

Parent or Legal Guardian. (If applicant is under 18 years of age, a parent/legal guardian must also read and sign this agreement.) As the parent or legal guardian of the above named-student, I have read, understand and agree that my child shall comply with the terms of the District’s policy regarding District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks for the student’s access to the District’s computer network and/or the Internet. I understand that access is being provided to the students for educational purposes only. However, I also understand that it is impossible for the school to restrict access to all offensive and controversial materials and understand my child’s responsibility for abiding by the policy. I am, therefore, signing this Agreement and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District, the Trustees, Administrators, teachers and other staff against all claims, damages, losses, and costs, of whatever kind, that may result from my child’s use of his/her access to such networks or his/her violation of the District’s policy. Further, I accept full responsibility for supervision of my child’s use of his/her access account if and when such access is not in the school setting. I hereby give my child permission to use the building-approved account to access the District’s computer network and the Internet.
Parent / Legal Guardian (Print): ____________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________ Address: ______________________________
Date: _________________________
This Agreement is valid for the _________________ school year only.
8/20/07

Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks 3270P
All use of electronic networks shall be consistent with the District’s goal of promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. These procedures do not attempt to state all required or proscribed behaviors by users. However, some specific examples are provided. The failure of any user to follow these procedures will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action.
Terms and Conditions
Acceptable Use – Access to the District’s electronic networks must be: (a) for the purpose of education or research and consistent with the educational objectives of the District; or (b) for legitimate business use.
Privileges – The use of the District’s electronic networks is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. The system administrator will make all decisions regarding whether or not a user has violated these procedures, and may deny, revoke, or suspend access at any time. His or her may be appealed to the superintendent and then to the board. The board’s decision is final.

Unacceptable Use – The user is responsible for his or her actions and activities involving the network. Some examples of unacceptable uses are:
1. Using the network for any illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other contracts, or transmitting any material in violation of any U.S. or state law;
2. Unauthorized downloading of software, regardless of whether it is copyrighted or devirused;
3. Downloading copyrighted material for other than personal use;
4. Using the network for private financial or commercial gain;
5. Wastefully using resources, such as file space;
6. Hacking or gaining unauthorized access to files, resources, or entities;
7. Invading the privacy of individuals, which includes the unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, and use of information of a personal nature about anyone;
8. Using another user’s account or password;
9. Posting material authored or created by another, without his/her consent;
10. Posting anonymous messages;
11. Using the network for commercial or private advertising;
12. Accessing, submitting, posting, publishing, or displaying any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, harassing, or illegal material; and
13. Using the network while access privileges are suspended or revoked.

Network Etiquette
The user is expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Be polite. Do not become abusive in messages to others.
2. Use appropriate language. Do not swear or use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language.
3. Do not reveal personal information, including the addresses or telephone numbers, of students or colleagues.
4. Recognize that electronic mail (e-mail) is not private. People who operate the system have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
5. Do not use the network in any way that would disrupt its use by other users.

No Warranties
The District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The District will not be responsible for any damages the user suffers. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, missed deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its negligence or the user’s errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user’s own risk. The District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.
Indemnification – The user agrees to indemnify the District for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred by the District, relating to or arising out of any violation of these procedures.
Security – Network security is a high priority. If the user can identify a security problem on the Internet, the user must notify the system administrator or building principal. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Keep your account and password confidential. Do not use anotherindividual’s account without written permission from that individual. Attempts to log on to the Internet as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access to the network.
Vandalism – Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges, and other disciplinary action. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet, or any other network. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.
Telephone Charges – The District assumes no responsibility for any unauthorized charges or fees, including telephone charges, long-distance charges, per-minute surcharges, and/or equipment or line costs.
Copyright Web Publishing Rules – Copyright law and District policy prohibit the republishing of text or graphics found on the Web or on District Websites or file servers, without explicit written permission.
1. For each republication (on a Website or file server) of a graphic or text file that was produced externally, there must be a notice at the bottom of the page crediting the original producer and noting how and when permission was granted. If possible, the notice should also include the Web address of the original source.
2. Students engaged in producing Web pages must provide the supervising teacher with e-mail or hard copy permissions before the Web pages are published. Printed evidence of the status of “public domain” documents must be provided.
3. The absence of a copyright notice may not be interpreted as permission to copy the materials. Only the copyright owner may provide the permission. The manager of the Website displaying the material may not be considered a source of permission.
4. The “fair use” rules governing student reports in classrooms are less stringent and permit limited use of graphics and text.
5. Student work may only be published if there is written permission from both the parent/guardian and the student.
Use of Electronic Mail.
1 The District’s electronic mail system, and its constituent software, hardware, and data files, are owned and controlled by the District. The District provides e-mail to aid students and staff members in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities and as an education tool.
2 The District reserves the right to access and disclose the contents of any account on its system, without prior notice or permission from the account’s user. Unauthorized access by any student or staff member to an electronic mail account is strictly prohibited.
3 Each person should use the same degree of care in drafting an electronic mail message as would be put into a written memorandum or document. Nothing should be transmitted in an e-mail message that would be inappropriate in a letter or memorandum.
4 Electronic messages transmitted via the District’s Internet gateway carry with them an identification of the user’s Internet “domain.” This domain name is a registered domain name and identifies the author as being with the District. Great care should be taken, therefore, in the composition of such messages and how such messages might reflect on the name and reputation of this District. Users will be held personally responsible for the content of any and all electronic mail messages transmitted to external recipients.
5 Any message received from an unknown sender via the Internet should either be immediately deleted or forwarded to the system administrator. Downloading any file attached to any Internet-based message is prohibited, unless the user is certain of that message’s authenticity and the nature of the file so transmitted.
6 Use of the District’s electronic mail system constitutes consent to these regulations.
Internet Safety
Internet access is limited to only those “acceptable uses,” as detailed in these procedures. Internet safety is almost assured if users will not engage in “unacceptable uses,” as detailed in these procedures, and will otherwise follow these procedures.
Staff members shall supervise students while students are using District Internet access, to ensure that the students abide by the Terms and Conditions for Internet access, as contained in these procedures.
Each District computer with Internet access has a filtering device that blocks entry to visual depictions that are: (1) obscene; (2) pornographic; or (3) harmful or inappropriate for students, as defined by the Children’s Internet Protection Act and as determined by the Superintendent or designee.
The system administrator and building principals shall monitor student Internet access.
Legal Reference: Children’s Internet Protection Act, P.L. 106-55420 U.S.C. § 6801, et seq.
47 U.S.C. § 254(h) and (l)
Procedure History:
Promulgated on: 8/20/07