With each device assigned comes an increased level of responsibility. While these devices are the
property of Midland Public Schools, it is the responsibility of the student and parents/guardians to
ensure the device is properly cared for and remains in good working condition. In addition, it is
important that each student practice good digital citizenship and make responsible choices when using
the device. By signing this form, both the student and parents/guardians agree to abide by the following
terms:

1.   Any use of this device must be in full compliance with the Midland Public Schools Code of
      Student Conduct.
2.   The use of the device is a privilege and with that privilege, all users have no expectation of
      privacy as noted in Board of Education policy 7540.03.
3.   Student will use the device as part of planned instruction at any time designated by the teacher
      during the school day.
4.   Student is responsible for transporting the device to and from school on a daily basis if the
      device is allowed to be taken from school.
5.   Student will not trade devices with other students.
6.   Student agrees to use the device for educational purposes only, as defined within the district
      Acceptable Use Policy.
7.   The district issued protective case, if provided, is to remain on the device at all times.
8.   Any damage to the device is to be reported to the media center, a teacher, or building
      administrator immediately.
9.   Students should only connect to the designated Midland Public Schools wireless network while
      at school and are NOT to connect to any other wireless network including personal wifi hotspots.
10. Students are NOT to personalize the device and/or case with stickers, labels, markers, etc. unless
       advised to by their teacher for district purposes.
11. MPS has the right to assign apps or software to the device.
12. Student is responsible for remembering their username and password.
13. Student is responsible for downloading and updating apps with parent and/or teacher
      supervision.
14. Students shall only use their Midland Public Schools credentials when adding software to the device.
15. MPS reserves the right to blacklist any apps deemed inappropriate for the classroom or a
      distraction to the learning environment.
16. Student is responsible for backing up their data on the device. MPS will NOT backup the content
      stored on the device. For more information on how to backup your device, please see:
      https://sites.google.com/midlandps.org/mpstech/students
17. The MPS technology department has the ability to remotely manage the device and may find it
      necessary to track, lock, and/or wipe the device for security reasons.
18. Student is responsible for returning the device and associated peripherals to the school by senior
      graduation, the last day of the school year, or immediately upon leaving the district, whichever
      applies.
19. MPS has the right to inspect the content of any device at any time.
20. Students are not to delete or remove any apps or profiles assigned by Midland Public Schools
      unless otherwise instructed

Device insurance
● All students are encouraged to pay for the available insurance premium through MPS. Students
   that do not pay the insurance are responsible for the full cost of all repairs/replacement.
   ○ Payment will need to be online through SchoolPay (preferred), cash, or check through
      the main office of your student’s school.

● The insurance must be paid prior to picking up the device if you are electing to use the
   insurance. Payments can be made starting on July 1 until the device pick-up date. If an option is
   not elected by the Friday of the second week after the start of school, you will be automatically
   opted out of the insurance program and a device will be issued to the student once a signed
   device agreement is received.

● Yearly insurance - The annual premium for the device insurance will be divided between the
   regular rate per student and a free/reduced eligible rate with a per family cap. The annual rates
   will be sent to parents/guardians in a parent letter that will be sent home before the end of the
   school year. Along with the annual premium, there will be a per incident co-pay that is
   structured as follows:
     ○ 1st Incident: $25 co-pay
     ○ 2nd Incident: $50 co-pay
     ○ 3rd Incident: Full Cost of Repair or replacement (whichever is cheaper)

● The free-reduced rate is only available if a current Free-Reduced Lunch Application is on file with
   the school district

● The power adapter is not covered by the insurance. School stores will have chargers available for
   purchase.

● In case of theft, a police report must be filed prior to a new device being issued.

● Intentional damage or damage caused by gross negligence is not covered by the insurance or
   deductible fees and will be billed at full repair or replacement cost, whichever is less expensive.

● The full replacement cost must be paid to replace the device.

● Appeal of a disposition of gross negligence or intentional damage will be heard by the Associate
   Superintendent of School Administration and Innovative Programming. The appellate decision is
   final.

In the event that the device requires repairs or must be replaced, the student will be issued a loaner
device subject to availability. MPS will make every attempt to ensure the device is returned to the
student as soon as possible.

I have read and understand the terms defined within the Midland Public Schools Student Device
Agreement. The option selected below will be binding for the duration of the student’s career at MPS.
You may change the option you select below every year from July 1st through August prior to device
distribution. I will ensure that my student abides by these terms, and therefore, to the following:

Opt IN = I agree to the terms defined with this user agreement and opt in to pay the insurance this year.  I will then decide each year whether or not to opt in or opt out of the insurance program.  ($25 per student.  If free/reduced application on file with MPS, $10 per student or $20 cap per family)

Opt OUT = I agree to the terms defined within this user agreement but opt NOT to pay the insurance.  By choosing this, I understand and agree that I will be responsible for the cost of all repairs to or loss of the device.

For more information regarding the Device User agreement and insurance, please visit https://sites.google.com/midlandps.org/mpstech/11-optional-insurance-program 

You must make any insurance payment by the end of the second week of school or your insurance option will be defaulted to Opt-Out.  The next screen will have a link to make a payment to the 2020-2021 Technology Insurance category.