Student Network Use Agreement

Chromebook Use Agreement

OLD (rev 08/10/20)

Parents and Students must follow the two steps in this documents before a student will receive a Chromebook and be allowed to take their device home.  

Step 1 - Review & Sign (in Genesis Parent Portal) the Student Network Use Agreement form

Required for all students, this must be completed before students can use any district technology in or out of school.

Readington Township Public Schools

Student Network/Internet Agreement and Permission Form


Introduction

In accordance with board policy 2361, Readington Township Public Schools is pleased to offer our students access to the district’s computer network resources and the Internet. To use these resources, parents/guardians must grant permission. Please read this document carefully, review its contents with your child and, if you agree with the terms, indicate your acceptance where indicated at the end of this document. Any questions or concerns about this permission form or any aspect of the computer network should be referred to the school’s building administrator(s).

General Network Use

The network is provided for students to conduct research, complete assignments, and communicate with others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a considerate and responsible manner. Students are responsible for good behavior on school computer networks just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. Access is a privilege ‐ not a right. As such, general school rules for behavior and communications apply, and users must comply with district standards and honor the agreements they have signed. Beyond the clarification of such standards, the district is not responsible for restricting, monitoring or controlling the communications of individuals utilizing the network.

Network storage areas are similar to school lockers. School Building and Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that the system is used responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on district servers will always be private.

Internet/World Wide Web/E‐mail Access

Access to the Internet, and email when appropriate, will enable students to use thousands of libraries and databases. Within reason, freedom of speech and access to information will be honored. Families should be warned that some material accessible via the Internet might contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. While our intent is to make Internet access available to further educational goals and objectives, students may find ways to access other materials as well.

Filtering software is in use, but no filtering system is capable of blocking 100% of the inappropriate material available on the Internet. Readington Township Public Schools believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed the disadvantages. Ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources.

Publishing to the World Wide Web

Student work may be considered for publication on the World Wide Web, specifically on his/her school’s web site. The work will appear with a copyright notice prohibiting the copying of such work without express written permission. In the event anyone requests such permission, those requests will be forwarded to the student’s parent/guardian.

Student Network/Internet Agreement and Permission Form


Student Responsibilities

As a user of computers in the Readington Township School District, I understand that:

·     I will receive a finite amount of storage space on the network to be used and managed by me

·     I will not use the school computer network for non‐academic game playing and/or “surfing”

·     I will download files from the Internet for educational purposes only. If necessary, I will request permission from my teacher

·     I will request permission prior to printing to any school printer

·     I will not play music videos, radio stations, or movies on the Internet unless related to educational projects

·     I will not use chat software or social networking software unless for educational purposes which will be directed and supervised by my teacher


Students are not permitted to:

·     Use others’ passwords or share their passwords with others

·     Damage or modify computers, operating systems or computer networks

·     Send or display offensive messages or pictures

·     Use obscene language

·     Give personal information, such as complete name, phone number, address, or photo

·     Harass, insult or attack others, or engage in cyberbullying

·     Violate copyright/fair use laws

·     Access others’ folders or files without express permission

·     Use collaborative workspaces to destroy the work of others or inappropriately share information

·     Intentionally waste limited resources

·     Employ the network for commercial purposes, financial gain, or fraud

·     Intentionally try to bypass security software/hardware, including, but not limited to, Proxy Servers, Internet Filtering, Applications, and Antivirus Applications

Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.  Violations to the Acceptable Use Policy may include one or all of the following:

·     revoking of my access privileges to the Readington Educational Network

·     school disciplinary actions including detention, suspension, and/or expulsion

·     legal action, including criminal prosecution

·     reimbursement of expenses

Chromebook Use Agreement - Take Home Option (Grades 6-8 only)  (Step 2 How to purchase insurance)

For those purchasing the optional insurance required for students electing to take their Chromebooks home.    

For student that purchased annual insurance and are electing to Take Home the Chromebook please review the following section:

Taking Care of Your Device 

Students are responsible for the general care of the device they have been issued by the school. Devices that are broken or fail to work properly must be reported immediately by the student in order for the District Technology department to evaluate the problem. Loaner Chromebooks will be provided for students whose Chromebook is being repaired.

 General Precautions:

• The device is school property and all student users will follow the School District Provided Technology Devices to Pupils and the District Acceptable Use Policy for Technology.
• If students leave their Chromebook at home, they are responsible for getting the course work completed as if they had their Chromebook present.
• If a student repeatedly (three or more times) comes to school without their Chromebook, they may be required to “check out” their Chromebook. “Check out” identifies that the student will only be able to utilize the Chromebook during school hours for a specified time. The Chromebook will be checked out in the morning from a central location and returned at the end of the school day to the same central location.  
• After the first “check out” period, the Chromebook will be returned for student use at home. If this incident occurs again, the student may be referred to the Principal or Vice Principal and may be required to “check out” their Chromebook again for a longer period of time.
• The screen is a particularly sensitive area of the Chromebook.  Students must ensure that all objects are kept clear of the screen when closing the Chromebook.
• Only use a clean, soft cloth to clean the screen, no cleansers of any type.
• Cords and cables must be inserted and disconnected carefully to prevent damage to the device.
• Chromebooks should be carried to/from school in the case and in the student backpack to ensure proper protection.
• Devices must never be left in an unlocked car or any unsupervised area.
• Students are responsible for arriving at school with a fully charged Chromebook each day.
• If a student needs to charge their Chromebook at school three or more times, there will be disciplinary consequences (a Chromebook fully charged lasts a whole school day)
• Identification labels on Chromebooks and chargers must not be removed.

Device Return:

• Devices will be returned on the date provided by the teacher to a designated location.
• Devices should be returned same condition they were received at the beginning of the year.
• Students who leave the Readington District before the date of return of devices, must return the Chromebook, Chromebook case, and charger to their homeroom teacher.

Fees/Consequences for missing or damaged devices:

• Devices and accessories must be returned to homeroom teacher at the end of its use. If a student fails to return the device at the end of the year or return the device damaged they may be subject to financial liability.
• Physical or technical issues with the device must be reported to the teacher as soon as possible.
• Students must keep the Chromebooks in protective cases at all times except when they are taken out in the classrooms.
• Teachers will conduct regular inspection of Chromebook’s during the school year and immediately report any identified damage.
• Chromebooks are allowed one accidental damaged incident per school year. Any subsequent damage incidences, the device must remain in school for the remainder of the school year.
• Repeated damage to a device may result in additional discipline consequences and/or loss of use privileges in accordance with district and school policy.
• Please note the district takes damage of Chromebooks very seriously and will uphold the above consequences and fees for misuse and damage of Chromebooks.  We ask that parents partner with us in supporting this effort by reviewing these expectations with children.  

Lost or Stolen Devices:

• The family must report a stolen device to the police and then turn in the police report to the school. The device will be disabled remotely until recovered . The family will be charged the replacement cost of the device ($350 est) unless the device is recovered.

Home Internet Access:

• Students are allowed to connect to wireless networks on their devices. While at home, students will be able to access the internet through our web filtering to prevent inappropriate use of the internet. The rules and policies on the District AUP on this document are also applicable at home with district owned equipment.
• Any device that is logged into an @readington.k12.nj.us account via the Chrome browser will be required to go through our district's Internet filters.
• Students experiencing Internet issues at home should contact their Internet Service Provider (ISP) for support.
• If a student does not have Internet access at home, information on affordable Internet plans are available through Comcast at http://www.internetessentials.com/

Software/Extensions on Devices:

• Originally Installed Apps/Extensions - The apps/extensions originally installed by RPS must remain on the device at all times. From time to time the school may add software apps/extensions for a particular use.
• Inspection - As with all other District technology, student devices may be looked at for security or other purposes. If a student’s device is requested for an inspection passwords to unlock device must be provided. RPS reserves the right to confiscate the device for any reason at any time if inappropriate materials are found on the device.
• Procedure for re-loading software - If technical difficulties occur, illegal, or non-RPS installed software or apps are discovered, the device will be restored from backup. The school does not accept responsibility for the loss of any software or documents deleted due to a reformat or re-image.
• Software upgrades - Upgrade versions of licensed software/apps or OS are available from time to time. Students may be required to check in their devices for periodic updates.
• It is highly recommended that students completely power off their Chromebooks at night. This will allow the device to update on its own when powered on.

Any attempt to install 3rd party software to circumvent District filters or install apps or extensions on the Chromebook will result in immediate disciplinary action. 

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