Digital Citizenship

Boise School District Responsible Use of Technology Expectations

Boise School District Policies 2513, 2515, 3239, 3241, 3620, 5235, and 5236 guide employees and students in responsible use of information and technology. The following statements explain the expectations for responsible use of technology, access, and digital communication for any school related purpose. 

Please be aware that the Boise School District monitors activity on District devices and accounts including accessing inappropriate content such as pornography. If you use a District issued devices or accounts inappropriately the activity may be reported to administration, the parents, and possibly law enforcement. Such activity could result in the suspension of accounts and/or the loss of the district provided devices.

As a digital citizen I will:

• Keep private information private. My password(s) and identity are mine and not to be shared.
• Treat others with respect both online and offline.
• Have appropriate conversations in all my interactions with others. 
• Report anyone who tries to use technology tools to hurt or harass me to an appropriate authority (teacher, principal, parent, etc.).
• Strive to be a responsible digital citizen and encourage others to do so, as well.
• Credit my sources when I am using other people’s information, images or other material.
• Follow Boise School District policies, rules and regulations.
• Exercise care and personal responsibility when using school/district equipment.

As a digital citizen I understand:

• Internet access is available to further learning goals and objectives.

• Cyber-bullying is a violation of Boise School District policies and if caught doing it I can be subject to disciplinary action.
• I may not create, transmit, or communicate any material accessible via the Internet that contains items that are illegal, obscene, harassing, insulting, ostracizing, or intimidating to others.
• The Boise School District does not condone or permit the viewing or use of inappropriate material and uses content filtering software to protect students and staff to the extent possible. 
• Content filtering tools are not completely fail-safe. School and district personnel have the authority and responsibility to monitor appropriate use of technology tools. Parents are also encouraged to monitor their child’s Internet activity.
• Using a school computer or network is not private; even when generated on a personal device. Teachers and district staff may review my work and activities when I am using a Boise School District log-on.  Any and all Boise School District log-on histories can be inspected. 

Use of devices at home

• I understand that all policies and practices listed above also apply to devices that have been checked out to me for home use
• I will report any lost/stolen or damaged devices to my teacher or school office