The district may make laptop computers and/or tablets available to its staff and/or students to use inside and/or outside of school in order to enhance, enrich, and facilitate learning and teaching and to aid in administrative duties and school communications. All laptop computers, tablets and related equipment are district property. The use of the district's laptop computers, tablets, and/or related equipment shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions set out in the district's policies on appropriate use of technology, network systems, and the internet.
Staff’s Use of District’s Laptop Computer and/or Tablet
Prior to using the district's technology and related equipment, staff members shall sign a Staff Technology Acceptance Form and Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access and agree to all outlined policies before being issued any piece of technology. Staff members shall not attempt to install software or hardware or change the system configuration, including any network settings, on any district laptop computer and/or tablet without prior consultation with the district’s administration.
Staff members shall protect district technology and related equipment from damage and theft. Each faculty member may be responsible for any damage to the technology and related equipment they have been issued from the time it is issued to them until the time it is turned back in to the district. Staff members who choose to store school data, such as grades, tests or exams, on district laptop computers and/or tablets are required to back up this data on the district’s network as a safety precaution against data loss.
Students’ Use of District’s Laptop Computer and/or Tablet
Prior to using the district's technology and related equipment, a parent/guardian and/or the student will sign a Student Technology Acceptance Form and Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access and agree to all outlined policies before being issued a piece of technology.
Students shall protect district technology and related equipment from damage and theft. Each student may be responsible for and/or assessed a fee for any damage or loss of any component of the technology and related equipment.
Approved: September 29, 2015
Revised/Reviewed: February 27, 2023
Staff Appropriate Use Form
Name: ______________________________________ Date:___________________
Computer and/or Tablet Serial #______________________________________________
Equipment Description and Serial #___________________________________________
I hereby certify that I have received, read, understand and agree to all of the terms and conditions in the Interstate 35 Community School District’s Appropriate Use of Technology Policy.
I understand that the laptop computer, tablet, and/or related equipment I am being issued is the property of the Interstate 35 Community School District. I will return the laptop computer and/or tablet and any related equipment I am issued in the same condition in which I receive it, excluding normal wear and tear and unforeseen system breakdowns (i.e. hard drive failure, etc.). I understand that I may be responsible for any damage or loss of any component of the laptop computer, tablet, and/or related equipment I am issued. In case of damage or loss, I agree that I may be required to reimburse the district for any damaged or lost component and/or equipment with components.
I accept full responsibility for my use of the district’s technology, network systems, and the internet through the district in accordance with the terms, conditions, and guidelines as stated by the district in its policies and regulations and as set out in federal and state law. I understand that violation of these provisions will result in the restriction and/or termination of my ability to use the district’s technology, network systems, and internet access and may result in further discipline up to and including termination of my employment with the district and/or other legal action.
I will not hold the district responsible in any way for materials accessed through the district’s technology, network systems, and/or the district’s internet access. I relieve and indemnify the Interstate 35 Community School District and its officers and employees from any and all financial responsibility that may be incurred by my use of the district’s technology, network systems, and the internet.
______________________________ __________________________________
Date Signature
__________________________________
Printed Name
Approved: September 29, 2015
Revised/Reviewed: February 27, 2023
Student Technology Usage
Interstate 35 Community School District has committed to a multi-year timeline of issuing a technology device to every student, a project referred to as the Interstate 35 Student Technology Usage Program. The district believes that technology integrated into effective instructional practices will support students and staff to grow as creators, contributors, and empowered, connected learners so that each person is prepared to achieve a lifetime of personal success. Before being issued a device, students and their families must agree to the terms and conditions of the Technology Usage Agreement issued to students at the beginning of each school year and is also found online at https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/page/technology.
Student Internet Access
Students may access the Internet while at school. Student access to the Internet is designed for educational purposes and that the District has taken available precautions to restrict and/or control student access to material on the Internet that is inappropriate, and/or harmful to minors. However, it is impossible for the District to restrict access to all objectionable materials that may be found on the Internet. Parents and guardians will not hold the District (or any of its employees, administrators, or officers) responsible for materials my child may come in contact with while on the Internet. Additionally, parents and guardians accept responsibility for communicating to their child guidance concerning his/her acceptable use of the Internet - i.e., setting and conveying standards for my daughter/son to follow when selecting, sharing, and exploring information and resources on the Internet.
Student Media Release
From time to time, photographs/digital photos are taken in the building for newsletters, class projects, newspaper features, district/classroom social media accounts, etc. Parent permission for media release is given electronically at the time of registration.
If you have questions or concerns with your child’s use of the district’s technology, network systems, internet access, and/or media releases please contact the District Technology Director.
Approved: March 15, 2004
Revised/Reviewed: February 27, 2023