Community School of Excellence
Please read this entire section carefully.
This agreement is made effective upon receipt of computer, between the Community School of Excellence (CSE), the student receiving a laptop (“Student”), and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian (“Parent”). The Student and Parent(s), in consideration of being provided with a laptop computer, software, and related materials (the “Computer”) for use while a student is at Community School of Excellence, hereby agree as follows:
1.1 Ownership: CSE retains sole right of possession of the Computer and grants permission to the Student to use the Computer according to the guidelines set forth in this document. Moreover, CSE administrative staff retains the right to collect and/or inspect the Computer at any time, including via electronic remote access; and to alter, add or delete installed software or hardware.
1.2 Equipment Provided: Efforts are made to keep all laptops configurations the same. All
Computers include ample RAM and hard‐disk space, a stylus, software, and other miscellaneous items. CSE will retain records of the serial numbers of provided equipment.
1.3 Substitution of Equipment: In the event the Computer is inoperable, CSE has a limited number of spare laptops for use while the Computer is repaired or replaced. However, it cannot guarantee a loaner will be available at all times. This agreement remains in effect for such a substitute. The Student may NOT opt to keep a broken Computer or to avoid using the Computer due to loss or damage. Please note that if the Student forgets to bring the Computer or power adapter to school, a substitute will not be provided.
1.4 Responsibility for Electronic Data: The Student is solely responsible for any non‐
CSE installed software and for any data stored on the Computer. It is the sole responsibility of the Student to backup such data as necessary. CSE provides a means for backup along with directions but CSE does not accept responsibility for any such software.
1.5 Return of Equipment Student laptops must be returned to CSE within two weeks of the end of the school year. All data including pictures, videos, and documents that the student wishes to keep must be backed up to a personal storage device on or before this date.
2.1 Responsibility for Damage: The Student is responsible for maintaining a 100% working Computer at all times. The Student shall use reasonable care to ensure that the Computer is not damaged. Refer to the Standards for Proper Care document for a description of expected care. In the event of damage not covered by the warranty, the Student and Parent will be billed a fee according to the following schedule:
First incident – up to $100
Second incident – up to $200
Third incident – up to full cost of repair or replacement
CSE reserves the right to charge the Student and Parent the full cost for repair or replacement when damage occurs due to gross negligence as determined by administration.
Examples of gross negligence include, but are not limited to:
2.2 Responsibility for Loss: In the event the Computer is lost or stolen, the Student and Parent may be billed the full cost of replacement.
2.3 Actions Required in the Event of Damage or Loss: Report the problem immediately to the Technology Coordinator. If the Computer is stolen or vandalized while not at CSE or at a CSE sponsored event, the Parent shall file a police report.
2.4 Technical Support and Repair: CSE does not guarantee that the Computer will be operable, but will make technical support, maintenance and repair available.
3.1 Monitoring: CSE will monitor computer use using a variety of methods to assure compliance with CSE’s Legal and Ethical Use Policies.
3.2 Legal and Ethical Use: All aspects of CSE Computer Use Policy remain in effect, except as mentioned in this section.
3.3 Filesharing and Filesharing Programs: The installation and/or use of any Internet‐based file‐sharing tool is explicitly prohibited. Filesharing programs and protocols like BitTorrent, Limewire, Kazaa, Acquisition and others may not be used to facilitate the illegal sharing of copyrighted material (music, video and images). Individuals with legitimate, school‐related needs to use these tools may seek prior approval from the Technology Coordinator.
This document is an important addendum to the Student Laptop Program Acknowledgement Form. Read it carefully prior to signing. You are expected to follow all the specific guidelines listed in this document and take any additional common sense precautions to protect your assigned Computer.
Avoid leaving the Computer in environments with excessively hot or cold temperatures.
The primary goal of CSE’s available technology is to enrich the learning that takes place in and out of classrooms. In particular, technology offers opportunities for exploration and analysis of academic subjects in ways that traditional instruction cannot replicate. However, certain legal and ethical restrictions apply. Also, the limited supply of both hardware and software requires us to set priorities for use. Academic work for courses always takes priority over any other use of the computer equipment. Library and Media Lab equipment are reserved exclusively for academic use.
The following is a list of rules and guidelines which govern the use of CSE computers and network resources.
Network Resources refers to all aspects of CSE’s owned or leased equipment, including 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 rules apply to any use of CSE’s network resources whether this access occurs while on or off campus.
Students are responsible for maintaining a 100 percent working laptop at all times. The student shall use reasonable care to be sure that the computer is not lost, stolen or damaged. Such care includes:
- Not leaving equipment in an unlocked car or unlocked home.
- Not leaving equipment unattended or unlocked while at school or elsewhere.
- Not lending equipment to anyone except one’s parents.
- Not using equipment in an unsafe environment.
Students must keep the computer locked (i.e. locked in your school locker, home or secure place where others do not have access) or attended (with you or within your sight) at all times. Laptops left in bags or backpacks or in unattended classrooms are considered “unattended” and may be confiscated by faculty or staff as a protection against theft. If confiscated, the student will receive a warning before getting the laptop back. If the laptop is confiscated a second time, the student may be required to get a parent signature acknowledging financial responsibility before getting the laptop back. Unattended and unlocked equipment, if stolen – even at school – will be the student’s responsibility.
The installation and/or use of any Internet‐based file‐sharing tools is explicitly prohibited. Filesharing programs and protocols like BitTorrent, Limewire, Kazaa, Acquisition and others may not be used to facilitate the illegal sharing of copyrighted material (music, video, and images).
Individuals with legitimate, school‐related needs to use these tools may seek prior approval from the Technology Coordinator. All downloading and file-sharing done with school laptops must be done legally.
Any student who violates these rules will be subject to disciplinary action. The minimum consequence will be a letter home. Students who violate the File Sharing rules will also have their hard drives restored to the original settings. Serious or repeated violations will result in the students use of technology restrict and or revoked.
Because CSE owns and operates the equipment and software that compose our network resources, the school is obligated to take steps to insure that all facilities are used legally. Hence any illegal use of network resources is prohibited. All content created, sent, accessed or downloaded using any part of CSE’s network resources is subject to the rules stated in this policy. School administration monitors our network and may find it necessary to investigate electronic incidents even if they happen after hours and outside of school. As the owners of our network resources, including email system, the school administration reserves the right, if needed, and at its discretion, remotely access, to open, examine and/or delete electronic files that violate this Computer Use Policy.
The CSE does not have control of the information on the Internet or incoming email, nor does it provide any technical barriers to account holders accessing the full range of information available.
Sites 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 the Community School of Excellence. While CSE's intent is to make Internet access available for educational goals and objectives, account holders will have the ability to access other materials as well. At CSE, we expect students to obey the Computer Use Policy when using the Internet. Students found in violation of the policy will be disciplined. In addition, CSE account holders take full responsibility for their access to CSE’s network resources and the Internet. Specifically, CSE makes no warranties with respect to school network resources nor does it take responsibility for:
the Internet; any consequences of service interruptions.
By signing this form the parent agrees to allow his or her student to take a laptop home from school and assumes responsibility for its care.
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