Acceptable Use Policy
For Network Services And Internet Access

The SSD Wan is an education/administrative computer network that is operated by the Scranton City School District. The purpose of this network is to provide our students, faculty, and staff access to educational resources that will enhance and support the work being performed in both the classroom and workplace.

SSD WAN provides connections to computers in educational institutions, administrative offices, and thousands upon thousands of computers throughout the world. This interconnected network of computers is commonly referred to as "the INTERNET." Through SSD WAN, educators, administrators and students are able to access information from around the world and bring it to their computers via this electronic superhighway.

Through SSD WAN, the Scranton School District provides our faculty, students and staff with access to Internet E-Mail capability, browsing tools, as well as Internet informational resources. This access is a privilege, not a right. It will be made available only as long as the account holder abides by the Scranton School District’s Acceptable Use Policy. Inappropriate use may lead to suspension of user privileges and possible legal consequences. By signing the attached registration form, SSD WAN account holders unconditionally agree to abide by the terms and conditions of use of the Scranton School District Wide Area Network, as outlined below. Attached registration documents are legally binding and indicate signing party(parties) who have read the terms and conditions carefully and understand their significance.

The Scranton School District makes no guarantees about the service it is providing through its computer network system. The District will not be responsible for any damages you or your equipment may suffer from its use. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or your errors or omissions. Use of any and all information obtained via the internet is at the account holder’s own risk. The Scranton School District denies any and all responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the Scranton School District’s Network Service.

The superintendent and his/her designees will deem what is considered inappropriate use and their decision is final. These designees may terminate an account at any time without advance notice. Faculty members and staff may request, deny, revoke, or suspend specific individual accounts. Each account holder is required to notify system administration of account information changes ( address, employment, enrollment, etc. ). Account holders may be required to submit a new registration form whether occasional or periodic. Presently there are no associated access fees for this service. The Scranton School District does not guarantee future access will remain free of any fees nor unlimited/unrestricted service.

Please note - Electronic mail, although considered private, is not guaranteed to be private. Individuals operating the system may have access to mail accounts. E-Mail relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the appropriate authorities. All communications and information accessible via the network system should be assumed to be private property. In cases of misuse or suspicion of misuse of the network or services,  the Scranton School District Administration reserves the right to access any files on the system.

Successful operation of the network requires that each account holder regard SSD WAN as a shared resource. It is important that each member conduct themselves in a responsible, ethical, and polite manner while utilizing the network. The following is a list of guidelines and behaviors that may lead to suspension and or termination of access privileges. In severe cases it is the intent of the Scranton School District to prosecute offenders to the fullest extent of the Law. The following list is not considered to be all inclusive.

When interacting on the Internet, you are expected to behave as you would in any other environment where you represent your employer/school.

1. Using the District’s Computer/s for illegal, inappropriate, or obscene activities, or in support of such activities, is strictly prohibited.
2. Access shall be granted only to the authorized owner of the account. Account owners are responsible for all activity within their account. Do not use an other individual’s access account or allow another individual to use your account.
3. Each account holder is obligated to notify system administrators of all potential and identifiable security problems. Do not inform or demonstrate security problems to anyone other than a system administrator.
4. All users identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to the system.
5. SSD WAN is a shared resource and must be used in moderation. Please be aware that there are other users who will want to use this network. You are expected to utilize your access time efficiently.
6. SSD WAN is intended for education and research. It is not to be used for private business concerns.
7. Account holders are to remove old electronic mail messages in a timely fashion and are advised that system administrators may remove such messages if not attended to regularly by the account holder.
8. All account holders who access another network, will be subject to that network’s acceptable use policy
9. Any violation or attempts to violate, the security of the Scranton School District’s network system will result in immediate termination of the account holder’s access privileges and legal prosecution to the fullest extent allowable by law.
10. Vandalism, defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another account holder or any of the computers   and networks connected to the Internet, inclusive of SSD WAN, will result in immediate termination of access privileges    and prosecution to the fullest extent allowable by law.
11. Inclusive to this, but not limited to, are the uploading, deliberate downloading and creation of computer viruses.
12. The transmission or posting of threatening material or use of abusive, vulgar, profane, obscene, or other inappropriate language may result in suspension or termination of account holder’s access privileges.
13. The transmission of copyrighted material in violation of copyright laws may result in suspension or termination of account holder’s access privileges.
14. The transmission of personal addresses or telephone numbers of faculty, students and staff is prohibited and may result in the suspension or termination of account holder’s privileges.
15. The participation in "CHAT" rooms without direct supervision from system administrators by students is prohibited and may result in the suspension or termination of account holder’s access privileges.
16. The transmission and or participation in any activity in violation of any Federal, State or Local laws is strictly prohibited and may result in termination of account holder’s access privileges as well as District disciplinary action. Violations will also be reported to appropriate legal authorities.