2025-2026 Floyd County Schools

Technology Integration 

Handbook

Technology Contact

Floyd County Schools

442 KY RT 550

Eastern, KY  41622

Phone: (606) 886-2354

District Website: https://floyd.kyschools.us

Table of Contents

Table of Contents                                                                                                2

Technology Initiative                                                                                        4

Ownership                                                                                                        4

Equipment Provided Through Technology Integration Initiative                                        4

Responsibility for Electronic Data                                                                                5

Device Use and Guidelines                                                                                        5

Students Will                                                                                                5

Student Use of Network Resources                                                                        5

Discipline                                                                                                6

Monitoring of Devices                                                                                        6

Device Care and Damage                                                                                        6

Device Damages                                                                                        6

Device Warranty Program                                                                                6

Device Damage Fee                                                                                        7

Device Purchase Program                                                                                8

Student Use of Device                                                                                        8

Use in the Classroom                                                                                        8

Bringing Device to School                                                                                8

Taking the Device Home                                                                                8

Charging of Device                                                                                        8

Downloading Programs and Personalizing Device                                                        9

Earbuds/Headphones                                                                                        9

Internet Access                                                                                                9

Outlook Email                                                                                                9

Guidelines for Email Usage                                                                                9

Unsuccessful Usage Examples                                                                                9

Video Capability                                                                                        10

Gaming                                                                                                        10

Printing                                                                                                        10

Safe and Appropriate Use                                                                                10

Locking Classrooms                                                                                        10

Device Care                                                                                                10

General Care Reminders                                                                                10

Care of Device at Home                                                                                        11

Device Case                                                                                                11

Device & Liquids                                                                                        11

Device Problems                                                                                        11

Troubleshooting and Loaners                                                                                11

Only One User                                                                                                12

Shutting Down the Device                                                                                12

Parents/Guardians                                                                                                12

Acceptable Use Policy                                                                                        12

Right to Waive 24/7 Access                                                                                12

Digital Citizenship                                                                                                13

Introduction                                                                                                13

Respect Yourself                                                                                        13

Protect Yourself                                                                                                13

Respect Others                                                                                                14

Protect Others                                                                                                14

Respect Intellectual Property                                                                                15

Evaluation                                                                                                        15

Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology                                                                16

Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science                                                        20

Student & Guardian Technology Responsibility Agreement Form                                        29        

Digital Conversion SBDM Commitment Form                                                                30

Floyd County Technology Integration Initiative

Excellence is the goal of the Floyd County School System (FCS) and our Technology Integration Initiative to transform teaching and learning to ensure that students learn at higher levels while mastering content standards.  The Technology Integration will foster new creative and innovative ways of learning and will be observable through the following student behaviors:

Student Observable Behavior Sample List:        

• Students demonstrate creativity and innovation using technology
• Students engage in inquiry, project, and problem-based learning
• Students access resources, information, and research anytime, anywhere
• Students become creators of content rather than always consumers
• Students demonstrate proper use of information and technology to construct and demonstrate knowledge
• Students use technology to think critically and solve problems
• Students access digital content for informational and research purposes
• Students communicate/collaborate with peers/teachers via electronic communications
• Students engage in dynamic presentations of content
• Students enhance communication skills through the use of digital information and multimedia content
• Students become more aware of the instructional purpose of using technology in learning
• Students model digital citizenship

Through our technology integration, students will have the world at their fingertips.  It is our belief our integration will enable learning to meet KIDS at all levels while ensuring they are fully prepared for the 21st Century and are College/Career ready.  FCS strongly believes that technology is a “tool” to enhance instruction and when used appropriately will take our classrooms to new levels of learning for all KIDS.

This Handbook will outline several items that will ensure the success of the integration implementation while ensuring everyone has a clear understanding of the guidelines for our Technology integration.

Ownership

FCS retains the sole right of possession and ownership of all devices utilized in the technology integration and grants permission to the student to use the device according to the rules and guidelines outlined in this document. Failure to follow the terms of this handbook may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to confiscation of any devices accessed by the student and revocation of student access to FCS technology.  FCS reserves the right to monitor and log the use of its technology and network by users and examine user files and materials as necessary. Additionally, FCS administrative staff has the right to collect and/or inspect the device at any time, including via electronic remote access; and to alter, add, or delete installed software or hardware. There is no reasonable expectation of privacy while using FCS computers, networks, or technology.

Equipment Provided Through TI Program

All Devices include a laptop, protective case, charger, software, and other miscellaneous items (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Device"). FCS will retain records of the serial numbers of provided equipment.

Responsibility for Electronic Data

It is the sole responsibility of the Student to backup data as necessary. FCS does not accept responsibility for the backup of student material.

Device Use and Guidelines

The primary goal of FCS’s Technology Integration is to enrich the learning that takes place daily. Technology offers opportunities for teaching and learning in ways that traditional instruction cannot replicate.  

Following is a list of guidelines that govern the use of FCS’s devices and network resources. Students must follow these guidelines at all times when using FCS technology.

Network Resources in this document refers to all aspects of the districts owned or leased equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, printers, scanners, and other peripherals, as well as email, internet services, servers, network files and folders, and all other technology-related equipment and services. These guidelines apply to any use of the district's network resources whether this access occurs while on or off-campus.

Students will:

• Only access the system for educational purposes during school hours (this includes the use of networked printers in the building)

• Use appropriate language and be respectful of others

• Not use devices to engage in harassment, bullying, or cyberbullying of any individual
• Observe and respect license and copyright agreements

• Keep usernames and passwords and personal information confidential (Student names, telephone numbers, and addresses should NEVER be revealed over the system)
• Return the device to FCS at the end of the school year for system updates and re-imaging of the device

Students may not use network resources:

• For accessing, viewing, downloading, displaying, transmitting, creating, or otherwise possessing or disseminating material that contains inappropriate language or actions, pornography or other sexually explicit material

• To download, stream, or listen to Internet-based music, video, and large image files not for schoolwork, as this slows the performance of the network for all users. FCS will monitor the network for violations

• To access websites or other content blocked by the district, via codes, proxy anonymizers or any other method
• To conduct any activity that violates district/school rules, FCS Board Policy, or the law
• To access the data or account of another user
• To install any software onto FCS devices unless instructed to do so by your teacher or school technology coordinator.  (This does not pertain to normal updates to existing programs on the computer)
• To copy FCS school software (copying school-owned software programs is considered theft)
• Attempt to change any FCS network or server configuration or the configuration of the device
• To use any option that "remembers" your password. The easiest way to breach security is to allow someone else to use your login account. Anyone who has access to your account, even for a few minutes, has access to your email, your local data, your server account, and any website to which you saved your password
• Give user name(s) and/or password(s) to anyone other than parents/or legal guardians
• Videotape staff or students without their consent or knowledge and permission
• Forward email is commonly known as "SPAM"
• Instant message or chat during class unless related to academic expectations set forth by the teacher

Discipline:

Any student who violates the guidelines and expectations relative to this handbook and technology use will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion from school. If there is evidence that a violation has occurred, then an FCS administrator or designee will decide on appropriate consequences per board policy, school policy, and the law.

Student violations may also result in the student's access to FCS technology being limited or revoked, and/or students having their hard drives restored to original settings. The school will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through the school's electronic system or devices.

Monitoring of Devices

FCS will do everything possible to keep students safe when using technology. This includes installing content filtering on all devices. It is possible that restricted content may not always be stopped by filtering technology. FCS does not have control of the content posted on the Internet, nor does it have control of incoming email. Sites and content accessible via the Internet may contain material that is defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, illegal, or otherwise inconsistent with the mission of our school system. FCS expects students to use technology appropriately and follow all policies when using the internet and believes that parent/or legal guardian supervision of technology use outside of school is of critical importance to ensuring student safety and compliance with district policies and federal, state, and local law. Students found in violation of the policy will be subject to disciplinary action under FCS policies.

Device Care and Damages

Device Damages

• If a device is damaged, the school (teacher, administrator) must be notified immediately.  
• FCS reserves the right to charge the student and parent/or legal guardian for damages to the device at the rates listed in the chart below when damage occurs due to intentional conduct or gross negligence as determined by FCS administration. Examples of gross negligence include, but are not limited to:

1. Leaving equipment unattended and unlocked, this includes damage or loss resulting from an unattended and unlocked device while at school
2. Lending equipment to others
3. Using equipment in an unsafe environment
4. Using the equipment in an unsafe manner
5. Not utilizing protective case assigned by the district and device is broken
6. Any drop or physical damage to the device

• If the Device's charger is damaged or lost, the student is responsible for purchasing a new charger through the school’s Technology Coordinator.

• It is the goal to provide students with a “loaner” device if their device is not working properly or is damaged while their device is being repaired.  Students will not be able to take the loaner device home.  Students will sign for the “loaner” device each morning the device is in use and the student will be responsible for any damages to the device while in the student’s possession that day, before signing back with the teacher.

Note:  If the student leaves the school district and does not return the device and case, FCS will make a reasonable effort to obtain the device and case. If those efforts are unsuccessful, FCS will treat it like a stolen device and will notify the appropriate authorities.

Device Warranty Program

• FCS will offer all students the opportunity to purchase a warranty on their device that will cover 1 Incident per year for the cycle of the device.

Note:  A cycle is:

• 5th through 8th Grade
• 9th through 12th Grade

                The Warranty Fee will expire at the end of the cycle.  To continue the warranty, the fee will need

to be purchased again at the beginning of the next cycle.

Device Damage Fees

• In the event of damage to the device is not covered by the warranty and within the student's control, the student and parent/or legal guardian will be billed according to the following scale:

Note:  The administration has the authority to waive the charge if the cause of damage is judged to be beyond the student's control and is viewed as an accident.

Note:  If a student loses or has a device stolen the corresponding price for the device must be paid in full at the time of the loss.  Additionally, if the Administrator determines that the loss is a result of student negligence the student will lose the privilege of taking a device home for 1 “school” year.

Device Purchase Program

• The FCS Technology Integration initiative will include a student device purchase program.  At the end of the cycle, the student will be able to purchase their device for $50 if they choose to do so.  No device will be able to be purchased before the device has been in the district for four years.

Student Use of Device

Student Use in Classrooms

• It is the goal of FCS for every student in grades Pre K - 12, to utilize the technology device to enhance learning and ensure college/career readiness.  Therefore, students will be required to take their device to each class each day, unless told differently by the teacher for that specific day.  

Bringing the Device to School

• It is imperative that students bring their device and charging unit to school each day for their learning. Teachers will be designing their lessons and classrooms based on students having access to their devices.
• The device must be kept in the FCS-provided carrying case at all times when it is not being used.  

• Students who accidentally leave their device at home may have access to a limited number of “Loaner” Devices.  (Leaving the device at home may lead to disciplinary action)

Taking the Device Home

• Students (5-12) who complete the IT training will be allowed to take their assigned devices home.  
• Students (5-12) will be allowed to take their device home on a date determined by the school’s administration once the student and parent/guardian attends an in-person training, and the student successfully completes their Digital Driver’s Licenses.  
• Students in (PK-4) will not be assigned a device.

Charging of Devices

• It is the students' responsibility to have their devices charged each day when they come to school. During a normal school day, a typical laptop fully charged can be used the entire day for classes with no additional charging required. If a student comes to class with a device that is not charged, specific consequences may occur for the student.

• Students should establish a routine at home for charging the device. The charging time of the device and responsibility is very similar to the charging of a cell phone.

• It is the student's responsibility to maintain the power adapter and cable. The student or parent/or legal guardian will replace lost or damaged power adapters or cables with the same model. It is recommended that students NOT use the prongs on the charger to wrap the power cord, as, over time, this has proven to damage the cord.

Downloading Programs & Personalizing the Device

• Only FCS’s Technology Department or its authorized representatives may install applications/software on student devices. (This does not pertain to normal updates to existing programs on the computer)

• Stickers and other markings on the outside of the device will not be allowed. Each device is easily identified by a serial number that is placed on the device by FCS and may NOT be removed.

Earbuds/Headphones

• The use of “earbuds”/headphones in class and/or during the regular day must be authorized by the classroom teacher or administrator.

Student Access to the Internet

• At school, students will have access to the Internet through the school network. When not at school, students can access the internet on district devices if they have Internet access available to them in their homes or other locations.
• The device's content filter will also be in place when students access the internet outside of the school. Therefore, sites that are "blocked" at school will also be "blocked" in other locations where students access the internet.
• If prohibited or inappropriate websites or content are accessed by accident, the student should immediately leave the site and report the incident to an adult.
• Students may access the internet on their district devices at any time outside of school. As with any other internet-enabled device, FCS recommends that parents/or legal guardians monitor their student's time and activities on the Internet.

Outlook Email for Students: 

• All FCS students are issued a Microsoft Outlook email account. Outlook allows students to safely and effectively communicate and collaborate with FCS staff and classmates.

The effective use of email is:

• A 21st Century communication tool
• Used in careers and higher education settings
• A way to meet the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and the Kentucky Academic Standards for Technology

Guidelines for Email Usage

• FCS District email should be used for educational purposes only
• Email transmissions may be monitored by staff at any time to ensure appropriate use. This means that teachers may check students' email
• All -mail and all contents are property of the district
• FCS District email should only be used by the authorized owner of the account
• Students need to protect their passwords

Unacceptable Use Examples

• Non-education-related forwards (e.g. jokes, chain letters, and images)
• Harassment, profanity, obscenity, racist terms.
• Cyberbullying, hate mail, discriminatory remarks.
• Email for individual profit or gain, advertisement, or political activities

Video Capability: 

Each student laptop is equipped with a webcam. This equipment offers students an extraordinary opportunity to experience a 21St Century tool and to develop 21St Century communication skills.

Examples of Use:   Webcams are to be used for educational purposes only, under the direction of a teacher. Examples include

• Recording videos or taking pictures to include in a project
• Recording a student giving a speech and playing it back for rehearsal and improvement.
• Recording a classroom lesson for playback for improvement (Teacher permission required)

Gaming:  

Any games must be in support of education.

Printing at School: 

Any documents that require printing should be printed at school. This means there should be no school-required reason for printing at home. If a student chooses to print schoolwork at home, we suggest using the following options:

• Save the file on a thumb/flash drive and use the home computer to print.
• Email the file to the student's outlook email account. Use the home computer to access the web-based outlook, and print from the home computer.

Safe and Appropriate Use of Technology

• Students will receive instruction on the safe, ethical, and appropriate use of technology before the issuance of a device. It is important that students are aware of the safe and appropriate use of technology for their protection, and to ensure the safety of others.

• Topics covered in these learning sessions will include information on cyberbullying and cyber-harassment, inappropriate websites, online safety including the use of social networking platforms and chat rooms, plagiarism, and misuse of the equipment. Students will also learn how to respond to inappropriate or unsafe situations that may arise on the Internet.  (As always, any situation should be reported to the classroom teacher and/or building principal)
• Students in grades Pre K - 4th will complete Digital Citizenship training through their District Technology Integration Training.
• Students in grades 5 - 12 will be required to obtain a digital driver’s license.  This is a free digital citizenship course that students will complete.  Can be accessed at https://otis.coe.uky.edu/DDL/launch.php

Device Care 

Students are expected to follow all the specific guidelines listed in this document and take any additional precautions to protect their assigned device.

General Care Reminders

• Treat this equipment as if it were your property.

• Do not attempt to remove or change the physical structure of the device, including the keys, screen cover, or plastic casing.
• Do not remove or interfere with the serial number or any identification placed on the Device.

• Keep the equipment clean. For example, don't eat or drink while using the device.
• Backup your data.  Never consider any electronic information safe when stored on only one device.
• Do not put stickers or use any type of markers on the device.
• Removable computer skins/covers purchased must fit the computer properly and cause no damage when removed and must be approved by the building administrator.
• Do NOT charge your device while it is in the bag.  
• Close the lid of the computer when it is not in use, to save battery life and protect the screen, and shut the computer off if not used for an extended period.
• NEVER walk from one location to another with an open computer. This is applicable at school and at home.
• The device bag, along with the device and other equipment, must be stored in a safe place (A locker, when locked, is considered a safe place). The device should not be left on the floor where it might be stepped on, or within reach of small children or pets. The Device should not be left in a car or anywhere it might be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Devices left in bags in unattended classrooms or other areas are considered "unattended" and will be confiscated by faculty or staff as a protection against theft. If confiscated, the student may be subject to disciplinary action.
• Laptops should be stored on the hook or its side standing up. (if available). Never pile things on top of it.
• Never leave it on the bottom of the locker.
• Never leave the locker set to open without entering the combination/key.
• Always use the handle, strap, or two hands to carry the laptop.
• Center the laptop on the desk.  
• Follow all directions given by the teacher.

Care of Device at Home

• Charge the laptop fully each night.
• Use the laptop in the common room of the home.
• Store the laptop on a desk or table - never on the floor!
• Protect the laptop from:

• Extreme heat or cold
• Food and drinks
• Small children
• Pets

Device Case

• Each student will be given a protective case that they are required to use to carry their device during the school day and outside of school. This is the only bag that is approved for the device to be placed in. It is important to keep the bag clean and take time to remove any items like paper clips that can scratch the exterior of your device.
• 5th - 12th Grade will receive a Bookbag for their Chromebook

Keep the Device Away from All Liquids

• Exposure to liquids will severely damage a device.  Water, pop, juices, power drinks, coffee, etc. will all ruin your device completely. Open cans of pop and cups of coffee (even those with lids) are especially dangerous. Do not put a bottle of water/pop/etc. in your backpack with your device even if it is sealed.

Device Problems

• It is a student's responsibility to maintain a 100% working device at all times.

Troubleshooting and Loaners

1. The student tries to fix the problem.
2. Always try restarting the laptop as the first step in troubleshooting.
3. If appropriate, students may ask a classmate for help.
4. Students are reminded not to waste too much time troubleshooting so they do not miss too much class time.
5. Students should ask the teacher when appropriate for assistance.  
6. If basic repair steps do not work the teacher will contact the student tech team, the SSTIC, or the Technician for assistance.
7. If the problem results in a lengthy period for repair a loaner may be distributed to the student.
8. Students have the responsibility to frequently save all electronic data as FCS assumes no responsibility for lost data/work.

Only One User

• NEVER allow anyone else to use your device. Parents or guardians may utilize the device for the sole purpose of monitoring a student's use or classwork; personal or business use of a device by a parent or guardian is prohibited. Loss or damage that occurs when anyone else is using it will be the student's responsibility.

Shutting Down the Device

• Fully shut down the device when it won't be used for an extended duration. Simply putting your device to sleep by closing the lid and not using it for several days can drain the battery to a point where it may no longer accept a charge.

Parent/Guardian

FCS makes every effort to equip parents/guardians with the necessary tools and information to ensure the safe use of laptops in the home. There are several responsibilities assumed by the parent/guardian. These are outlined below.

• Sign the Student/Parent Device Agreement Form:  That Parents/ Guardians have read, understand, and agree to the information/terms in the digital conversion handbook, the student pledge, and Floyd County Schools Acceptable Use Policy.  Additionally, for students to be allowed to take their laptops home, a student and their parent/guardian must sign the Student/Parent Laptop Agreement. The Parent/guardian must attend the orientation event held at the school which provides background information.
• FCS Electronic Use Policy and Acceptable Use Procedure:  Review and Sign

The parent/guardian must agree to monitor student use at home, and away from school. The best way to keep students safe and on-task is to have a parent/guardian present and involved.

• Investigate and apply parental controls
• Develop a set of rules/expectations for laptop use at home. Some websites provide parent/child agreements for you to sign

• Only allow laptop use in common rooms of the home (e.g. living room or kitchen) and not in bedrooms

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in what your student is doing on the laptop. Ask questions and request that they show you their work often.

Floyd County Acceptable Use Policy

Parents/Legal Guardians can view the acceptable use policy by visiting the following link:  

Floyd County School Acceptable Use Policy

Right to Waive 24/7 Access

• Parents/Legal Guardians have the right to waive their child's 24/7 access to the device by notifying the principal of the school. A record will be kept on file. The student will still have access to the device while at school, but will not be allowed to remove the device from school. A location will be provided to store and charge the device at school.

Digital Citizenship

Introduction

A good digital citizen will experience the advantages of the digital world but they will be identifiable, speak using the appropriate language, judge what is appropriate and ethical behavior, uphold their responsibilities, and be virtuous.

The internet is a little like the proverbial elephant that never forgets. Our digital footprints are not like footprints on the beach, washed away by the next wave of a rising tide. Rather they are like footprints left to dry in the wet concrete of the footpath. They are a permanent reminder of our actions, inactions, and interactions. To navigate and survive in this dynamic digital world requires some basic rules and guidelines, which we call the principles of digital citizenship.

The Digital Citizen will follow six principles of citizenship

1. Respect yourself
2. Protect yourself
3. Respect others
4. Protect others
5. Respect intellectual property
6. Protect intellectual property

The principles of digital citizenship are the same principles that we would want our students to apply to their day-to-day interactions in the real world. In both the virtual and real worlds, we expect our students to be respectful and protective of themselves, their peers, others they interact with, and the environment. By implementing these principles in the digital world we can draw parallels to our physical world.

Respect yourself

This is being a virtuous citizen. It is too easy to present yourself in an unflattering or even inappropriate manner. Respecting yourself starts with the name you use to present yourself. How often do we see social networking or Twitter names that are suggestive and questionable? Or the images posted to social sites that are provocative, revealing, or less than flattering? Increasingly employers are searching social networking sites to research potential employees. How do your profile, online name, and image portray you as a potential member of a professional organization?

Recommendation:

• Select names and images that portray you in a positive light.
• Do not post any information that you would not want your mother, grandparent, or employer to see.
• Leave blank questions about your relationships, experimentation with drugs, and sexual activities or preferences.
• Apply ethical approaches like

• I will show respect for myself through my actions.
• I will select online names that are appropriate,
• I will consider the information and images that I post online.
• I will consider what personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation, or relationships I post.
• I will not be obscene.

Protect yourself

Be careful what information you share online and who you share that information with.  While the internet can be an incredible learning tool, always remember that like in the real world the virtual world has people that do not always make the right decisions.  

Recommendations:

• Think about the information you are posting, what will it mean to an outsider viewing it? What will it mean without the prior information your audience (friends, blog subscribers, Twitter followers, etc.) may have?
• Don't publish a schedule of your activities
• Set the privacy settings on your tools to control access to your updates, posts, or profile.
• Be sure of the facts you posted.

• Use ethical approaches like

• I will ensure that the information, images, and materials I post online will not put me at risk.
• I will not publish my details, contact details, or a schedule of my activities.
• I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me.
• I will protect passwords, accounts, and resources.

Respect others

As responsible cyber or digital citizens, we model respect for other people. In the past, gossip was limited to your immediate field of friends and acquaintances, but with the advent and uptake of digital technologies, the potential audience for gossip and innuendo is global. Flaming is the term used to describe a post or thread that attacks a person and this is very disrespectful and not a practice of a good digital citizen.  

Recommendations:

• If you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing.
• Don't forward it, don't visit it, don't condone it.
• Teach and talk about real relationships.
• Use statements and ethical guidelines like

• I will show respect to others.
• I will not use electronic mediums to bully, harass, or stalk other people.
• I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites,
• I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people's private spaces or areas.

Protect others

Every social networking site, instant messaging tool, chat room, wiki, blog, and social media has a report of abuse contact. USE IT! We can protect others by not tolerating and reporting behavior that is inappropriate or unacceptable.  Don't forward emails that are derogatory, delete them.  By sitting quietly as a person is cyberbullied in a threaded discussion, we encourage the attacker and validate their position. You cannot sit by and let such behavior continue.

Recommendations:

• Have a policy of zero tolerance for unacceptable behavior, Report abuse.
• Don't forward or pass on unacceptable material – delete it. Stop the trail in your trash can.
• Consider the other person's feelings and act accordingly.
• Use statements like this - I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications; and not visiting sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist, or inappropriate.

Respect Intellectual Property

There is so much information out there, there are so many amazing materials to share and so many people have given their precious time for free. This facet of the digital citizen is to respect or honor Intellectual property. Honoring intellectual property is not hard and requires little more than common courtesy, like

• Citing the source of images and information
• Giving credit when credit is due.
• Linking to websites rather than downloading and reposting

Recommendation:

• I will suitably cite any use of websites, books, media, etc.
• I will validate the information.
• I will use and abide by the fair use rules.

Protect Intellectual Property

The term piracy conjures up ideas of sailing ships, eye patches, and swashbuckling adventure. However, the reality of piracy is simple;

PIRACY IS THEFT!

No matter what face you put on it, no matter whether it is software, music, or movies PIRACY is THEFT!  Most of us would never consider walking into a video store and stealing a DVD and yet we use programs that do exactly that.

Recommendations:

• I will request to use the software and media others produce.
• I will use free and open-source alternatives rather than pirating software.
• I will purchase, license, and register all software.
• I will purchase my music and media, and refrain from distributing these in a manner that violates their licenses.
• I will act with integrity.

Evaluation

The district will annually conduct a summative evaluation of the digital conversion implementation. The evaluation will be conducted by a committee of teachers/principals involved in the implementation and will include results from Surveys, data to include district/classroom/ school assessments (formative/summative), and state assessment results. An evaluation report will be developed and presented to the Floyd County Board of Education on an annual basis addressing the district’s essential question.  How does the use of the resource improve student achievement measurably over time?  

Components of the evaluation will include but not be limited to

• Utilization of the wireless networks by staff, students, and guests

• Inventory of devices available for student use

• Annual staff survey on DC initiative

• Number of staff participating in technology training offered by the district
• Review of progress toward successful implementation of the curriculum outlined in this Handbook by grade level
• Number and enrollment within blended and online coursework
• classroom, school, district, and state data on formative/summative student achievement to include gap population.

Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Technology

Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Computer Science

Floyd County Schools

Student & Guardian Technology Integration

Implementation Pledge

Implementation Pledge

Student:

• I accept responsibility for the care and protection of my device.
• I accept responsibility for the care and protection of a “loaner” device assigned to me.
• I will bring my device to school every day and ensure my device is fully charged and ready to use daily.
• I will complete my digital citizenship pledge (Pre K-4) or Digital Driver’s Licenses (5-12), model appropriate online behavior, and demonstrate that I understand that my device is for educational use only.
• I will always supervise my device or leave it in a secure location.
• I will carry my device in my assigned case and ensure that no food or drink is around my device.
• I understand I am responsible for backing up all data on my device.
• I will report loss, theft, and/or malfunction immediately.
• I will not change the appearance of my device with drawings or stickers and I will keep identifying codes on my device.  
• I understand that my device is subject to inspection at any time without notice and remains the property of the Floyd County Public Schools.
• I will follow the policies outlined in the Device Handbook and the Acceptable Use Policy at all times.
• I agree to return the device, case, and power cords in good condition at the end of the school year or if
• I terminated enrollment at FCS for any reason.  
• I have read, understand, and agree to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for the Floyd County Schools.

Parent/Guardian:

As the parent(s) or guardian(s) of ____________________________, we have read, understand, and agree with the requirements outlined in this Technology Integration Handbook, Student Implementation Pledge and the Floyd County Acceptable Use policy.   Additionally, we agree to support the digital conversion initiative by monitoring the use of the device while at home.            

We will:

• Investigate and apply parental controls
• Develop a set of rules/expectations for laptop use at home.
• Only allow laptop use in common rooms of the home (e.g. living room or kitchen) and not in bedrooms

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in what my student is doing on the laptop. Ask questions and request that they show us their work often.
• Ensure students bring the device to school daily fully charged.
• Ensure the student turns the device in at school before summer break or participates in the buy-back program at the end of the 8th & 12th-grade years.
• I have read, understand, and agree to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for the Floyd County Schools.  I agree with all requirements outlined in the Technology Integration Handbook, Student Implementation Pledge, and Acceptable Use Policy.

Floyd County Schools

Technology Integration

SBDM Commitment Form

SBDM Commitment Form

We understand that the Floyd County Technology Integration initiative is a commitment to change the way students are educated in Floyd County Schools.  We agree to ensure that all policies and procedures concerning instruction are in line with the Technology Integration initiative.  Additionally, we realize that the device is only a tool to enhance education opportunities for KIDS and we are committed to ensuring growth opportunities for our staff to ensure effective use of the device.  Lastly, we acknowledge that the device is a district-owned device and our school will ensure that all devices are accounted for regularly to protect the TI program.  We understand that a lack of accounting for the device may result in our school being charged for the cost of the device.

Principal Signature:                __________________________

SBDM Approval Date:        ________________________