Pathways In Education–Nampa is committed to providing a safe, secure, and educational online environment for all students in accordance with Idaho Code § 33-132. This policy governs the acceptable and responsible use of the school’s Internet and digital resources, known collectively as the Pathways In Education Computer Network (“Network”). It applies to all students, staff, and any individual who accesses the Network through school-owned devices, facilities, or services.

To protect students and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, Pathways In Education–Nampa will maintain an Internet filtering and monitoring system that is applied to all school devices and network access points, including wireless connections. These protection measures are designed to block or filter materials that are obscene, harmful to minors, or depict the sexual exploitation of a minor as defined by law.  The filtering tools are configured to reflect local policy decisions and age-appropriate access standards, and they include features such as custom blocklists and allowlists, real-time monitoring, filtering reports, and activity logs. All administrative functions are securely managed by designated technology staff.

Internet safety and digital citizenship are integrated into the school’s instructional program. These educational efforts are paired with supervision by school staff during school hours and reinforced by encouraging family involvement in monitoring internet use at home.

All students and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are required to review and sign this policy prior to the student’s use of the Network. By signing, all parties acknowledge their understanding of and agreement to the terms set forth herein.

1. Network. Pathways In Education–Nampa utilizes internet programs, computers, browsers, accounts, e-mail systems, and other technologies to conduct school activities, provide information, and allow for student research, study and test-taking (hereinafter referred to as the “Network”). Any online accounts provided to students shall be for the exclusive use of that student only. Students may not misrepresent themselves by using the Network under the guise, password, or name of another person or student. Students shall not reveal their passwords to anyone, violate anyone else’s right to privacy, or reveal other person’s names, personal addresses, phone numbers, or places of business. Any problems which may arise from the misuse of an owner’s account will be the responsibility of the student on that account. Any misuse will result in the suspension of account privileges. Use of an account by someone other than the registered account holder may result in loss of Network access privileges. In addition, any abusive conduct or violation of the conditions of these administrative regulations may lead to further disciplinary actions.
2. Student Email Use. Pathways In Education–Nampa may provide students with access to the school e-mail system on the Network. All e-mail use by students on the Network will be conducted in a responsible, legal and ethical manner. Failure to do so may result in the loss of e-mail privileges for the user, disciplinary action, or prosecution under federal or state law. Students and parents/guardians of students using the student e-mail system are responsible for the student’s use of the e-mail system. All use of the e-mail system must be in support of education and research and must be consistent with academic actions of Pathways In Education–Nampa and will be under the supervision of Pathways In Education–Nampa school staff. Use of the e-mail for any illegal or commercial activities is prohibited. Students will use language that is considered appropriate, be polite, send information that other users will not find offensive and never reveal personal information about any user such as address, telephone number, credit card numbers, social security number, etc. Student is aware that Use of the school e-mail system is a PRIVILEGE, not a RIGHT; e-mail is not guaranteed to be private; violation of this Policy will result in the possible loss of e-mail privileges; and persons issued an e-mail account are responsible for its use at all times. Before accessing the K-12 email, please be aware of and read the following websites. By signing the Policy, students, parents and guardians are acknowledging that they have read and understand the content of the websites listed below:

1. 1. https://www.netsmartz.org/Home
   2. https://www.nsteens.org/
   3. https://www.nypl.org/help/about-nypl/legal-notices/internet-safety-tips

3. Federal/State Laws and Other Disruptive Behavior. Student shall not violate any federal, state or local criminal or civil laws and shall not use the Network for illegal purposes of any kind. Student shall not load, install, or disseminate copyrighted material or copyrighted software onto or through the Network, including but not limited to downloading or redistributing any software, games, music graphics, video, or text, unless authorized to do so by the copyright owner. Student should assume that information or resources available via the Network are private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights to those resources and information unless specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of rights. Student will not use the Network to access information or resources unless permission to do so has been granted by the owners or holders of rights to these resources or information. Student and student’s parents/guardians shall be liable for violating any federal and state laws while using the Network and shall indemnify Pathways In Education–Nampa for such unpermitted use. Students shall conduct themselves according to accepted Network etiquette, and refrain from any illegal or substantially disruptive behavior. The use of obscene, vulgar, threatening, harassing, abusive, defamatory language, or other graphic communications, which creates a substantial risk of materially and substantially disrupting the Network or of creating liability for the schools, in either public or private messages, is expressly forbidden. The staff of Pathways In Education–Nampa will be the sole arbiter of what constitutes impermissible communication. Users shall immediately cease and desist activity upon request, pending resolution of any issues concerning messages in question. Students shall not infiltrate any sub-Networks connected to the Internet, violate anyone’s right to privacy, disrupt the use of the Internet or any sub-Networks, or abuse, modify, or destroy any hardware or software used in accessing the Internet or any sub-Network. Student will not use the Network to interfere with or disrupt network users, services, or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer worms and viruses, and using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the Network. Student is prohibited from attempting to circumvent or subvert any system security measures. Student will print only to student’s own local printer or to the printer designated by student’s instructor or Pathways In Education–Nampa. Pathways In Education–Nampa will not be held responsible if student participates in any of the unpermitted activities, and student will be held solely liable for engaging in the above unpermitted activities.
4. Educational Use Only. Student’s use of the Network must be consistent with Pathways In Education–Nampa’s primary educational goals. All information services and features contained on Pathways In Education–Nampa systems and Networks are intended for the private use of the Network account holders. Students shall not engage in any commercial “for profit” activity or advertising, extensive personal business, or other unauthorized use of the Network or materials contained therein.
5. Supervision. Students and parents should be aware that the Internet, like television, telephone service, and other forms of mass media, provides access to information and people representing many different countries, cultures, political/philosophical/moral/religious views and lifestyles. Students using Internet in the classroom shall be closely supervised by the teacher. The responsibility for supervision of students accessing or using the Network from home or anywhere else outside the classroom shall be that of their parent(s) or guardian(s). Although great care will be taken to reduce the possibility of objectionable materials being accessible through the Network, it is impossible to guarantee that no student will ever be able to obtain access to materials considered objectionable by school and community standards. Therefore, students and their parents are ultimately responsible for the materials accessed through the use of student Network accounts.
6. Shared Resource. The Network is a shared resource with finite capacities. Students should be considerate when transferring or storing large files on Network resources. Network users shall not engage in any use of the Network which disrupts other users or seriously degrades performances of the system and Network. Any use determined to be disruptive by the Network administrators will result in appropriate action taken against the user.
7. Right to Monitor Network Activity. Pathways In Education–Nampa retains the right to monitor Network activity, including the use of filtering technology as required by Idaho Code § 33-132. These filtering systems are designed to block access to content that is obscene, harmful to minors, or depicts sexual exploitation of a minor, and apply to all internet access via school-owned devices and networks. Monitoring includes review of material stored in files which are generally accessible to others, editing or removal of any material believed to violate acceptable use standards, and termination of the Network accounts of any persons violating these conditions.
8. Right to Amend Policy & Service Availability. Pathways In Education–Nampa shall have the sole right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or amend this Policy, or to otherwise change, modify, discontinue or amend (a) the terms and conditions applicable to your use of the Network; or (b) any aspect or feature of the Network, including, but not limited to, content, functionality, hours of availability, and hardware, telecommunication equipment, software, or services needed for access or use. Any use of the Network by you after any such changes, modifications, or additions shall continue to be governed by this Policy.
9. No Warranties. Pathways In Education–Nampa makes no warranties with respect to the Network service, and it specifically assumes no responsibilities for: (i) the content of any advice or information received by a student from a source outside the school, or any costs or charges incurred as a result of seeing or accepting such advice; (ii) any costs, liability or damages caused by the way the student chooses to use their Network access; and (iii) any consequences of service interruptions or changes, even if these disruptions arise from circumstances under the control of the Network.
10. Indemnification. By using the Network, I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Pathways In Education–Nampa from and against all claims and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of the use of the Network by me or by anyone having access to the Network by means of my account.
11. Release of Liability. In consideration for the privilege of using the Network and in any consideration for having access to the information contained on it, students, parents and guardians agree to release Pathways In Education–Nampa, the Network, its operators and administrators, and any institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all claims of any nature arising from their use, or inability to use, the Network.
12. Governing Law. This Consent and Waiver form and the Rules and Regulations shall, in all respects, be governed by the laws of the State of Idaho applicable to agreements executed and wholly performed within the State of Idaho.
13. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any action is instituted by a party to enforce any of the terms and provisions of this Consent and Waiver form or the Rules and Regulations, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to such reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses as may be fixed by the court or trier of facts, whether or not such action is prosecuted to final judgment.