Dear Fraser Families:

As Fraser Public Schools continues to work to keep our community safe, part of the plan to support the instructional process will include issuing iPads that will go home with our Young Five through 6th grade students.

In order for your student to use the device at home and at school, please carefully read the:

1. Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the iPad.

2. Board Policy on Technology and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety.

3. The Under 18 iPad agreement. 


4. Parent/Guardian iPad Agreement and Release. 


5. iPad In/Opt Out Form. 


As you read through the above documents with your child, please sign and submit the:

Student Policy documents
Parent Policy documents
iPad Opt In/Opt Out Form
Student E-mail Account Agreement
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your building principal.

Thank you!

Fraser Public Schools

Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the iPad

1.     The use of the iPad is a privilege and with that privilege all users have no expectation of privacy in e-mail, data on the iPad or server, network communications, Internet use, video recording, and all other technologies available on or through the iPad.  The School District is the owner of the iPad and therefore all users understand that their use of the iPad can and may be strictly monitored electronically or otherwise by School District personnel at any time.

2.       Users shall not install any software on the iPad or download any applications without the express prior permission of the School District’s [Director of Technology]. 

3.     The student is not permitted to install software on the assigned iPad from other iTunes accounts nor connect iPad to a computer with a different iTunes account configured on it. 

4.     Use of the iPad for fraudulent or illegal copying, communication, taking or modification of material in violation of law is prohibited and will be referred to federal authorities.  The illegal use of copyrighted software is prohibited.  The School District upholds the copyright laws of the United States as they apply to computer programs or licenses owned or licensed by the School District.  Such action is also governed by the School District policy.

5.     Users shall not knowingly or intentionally introduce a virus, worm, Trojan horse, rootkit, or engage in any other malicious action affecting the iPad.

6.     Users shall not attempt to obtain any other user’s password(s) and shall not read, copy or alter other user’s data without their permission.  Users shall not intentionally seek information, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the iPad.

7.     Users shall not knowingly or intentionally allow other users to use their identity/password(s) to access School District technology resources and computer systems, or iTunes accounts.  All users shall maintain the security and confidentiality of their identity/password(s).  Users shall not use an iPad or iTunes account that has been logged in under another user’s name.  Users shall immediately notify the School District if a security problem is suspected or identified.

8.     Users shall not use the iPad for purposes other than for School District-related business.  The iPad shall not be used for illegal activity, for-profit purposes, lobbying, campaigning, advertising, fundraising, transmitting offensive materials, hate mail, mass e-mailing, discriminating remarks, or obtaining or sending obscene or pornographic material.

9.     Users shall not use the iPad to harass or intimidate.

10.   Users shall not download or install any programs, files, technology, games or other electronic media without the written permission of the School District’s [Director of Technology].

11.   Users shall report any problems or malfunctions with the iPad to the main office within one school day of detection of the problem.

12.   The School District may, at any time, make determinations that particular uses of the Internet and Technology Resources are not consistent with the goals or mission of the School District and prohibit such uses.

13.   Users shall not play video games, visit chat rooms or otherwise use the iPad for non-academic purposes.

14.   The School District in its sole discretion reserves the right to terminate the availability of the iPad at any time.

15.   The School District reserves the right to:

a.     Make determinations as to whether specific uses of the iPad and iTunes are consistent with its goals, educational mission, policies and/or procedures;

b.     Monitor and keep records of iPad, Internet, and iTunes use;

c.      Terminate user’s privileges to access and use the iPad and other School District technology resources to prevent unauthorized activity.

16.   Failure to follow the policy, procedures, rules and regulations of the School District may result in termination of the user’s privilege to access the iPad and other School District technology resources.  In addition, the user may be subject to other disciplinary or legal action.

17.   Parents or legal guardians of users under the age of eighteen have the right to revoke their student’s iTunes account or use of the iPad.

18.   Each user shall be responsible for any and all damages to the iPad resulting from their deliberate or willful acts.

19.   All School District policies and procedures, including the Student Handbook, apply to the use of the iPad and iTunes account.

20.   Administration has the discretion to prohibit, allow, and otherwise regulate the use of the iPad during the school day.

21.   Each teacher has the discretion to allow and regulate the use by students of their iPad in the classroom and on specific projects.

22.   In the classroom, students may use their iPad only for the purpose of accessing materials that are relevant to the classroom curriculum.

23.   The school's network filters will be applied to the iPad’s connection to the Internet and other Technology Resources.

24.   Users are expected to charge their iPad prior to school and run their iPad on battery power while at school.

25.   Users shall maintain their iPad in silent mode at all times when on school property, unless otherwise permitted by school staff.

26.   Users shall not record, transmit or post images or video of a person or persons on campus during school activities and/or hours, unless provided with written authorization by a teacher or administrator in compliance with School District policies and procedures.

27.   Use of the iPad is prohibited in the following areas/situations:

a.    Locker rooms

b.    Bathrooms

c.    Any private areas used for the purpose of changing clothes

d.    Any other areas as designated by administration

28.   Students shall not use their iPad to cheat on assignments or tests.

29.   Users shall not print from their iPad to School District printers without the prior authorization of school staff.

Disclaimer:             

The School District will make every effort to provide appropriate technology resources, however, the School District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the iPad and iTunes account it is providing.  The School District shall not be responsible for any damages incurred by a user of the iPad or iTunes account, including loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions. In no event shall the School District be liable for any damages (whether direct, indirect, special     or consequential) arising out of the use of the iPad or iTunes account, accuracy or correctness of information contained therein, or related directly or indirectly to any failure or delay of access to the Internet or other network application.

The School District encourages and promotes the use of technology in our schools and for school operations.  To ensure students, staff and parents take full advantage of the technologies available, but in compliance with applicable law, all uses of technology in the School District must have proper authorization and adhere to School District policies.  The use of technology is a privilege, not a right, and must be in support of and consistent with the purposes and stated goals of the School District.  There are no inherent warranties for technological resources that the School District is providing.  The School District will monitor all network activity by, for example, ensuring the presence of a teacher or other appropriate School District staff personnel when students are accessing the internet at school, installing filtering or blocking software on School District computers to restrict unauthorized websites, and monitoring access logs to keep track of websites visited by students in order to restrict access to newly-created or previously unknown websites harmful to minors.

Guidelines Students will use technology as authorized by appropriate school personnel.  Only software legally owned and/or authorized by the School District may be put on School District computers.  All network activities will be legal and of an appropriate use.  Prior approval of the building principal and District web manager is needed to place anything on the building or District web pages.

Technology Users Will:

•  Comply with School District policies, rules, and regulations.

•  Use networks and technology in support of the School District´s educational goals.

•  Obey all School District, state, and national copyright laws.

•  Report to the building administrator or teacher any misuse of networks and/or technology.

•  Use School District equipment responsibly.

•  Respect individual work, files, programs, and security.

•  Hold harmless the School District from any and all claims or damages of any nature arising from access, use, or inability to access or use the technology or network system.

Technology Users Will Not:

•  Intentionally tamper with computer or network components in a way that makes them temporarily or permanently inoperable.

•  Access, vandalize, or modify anyone else´s account, data, files, and/or passwords without authorization of the network administrator or building principal.

•  Use School District technology for commercial or "for profit" purposes.

•  Use School District technology to impersonate another, or to obtain illegal copies of software or audio, text, or video materials for which the School District does not have ownership.

•  Use School District technology to send or intentionally receive messages that are inflammatory, harassing in nature, sexist, racist, or otherwise inappropriate.

•  Disclose confidential information, passwords, or access codes.

•  Post personal information (such as address or phone number), credit card numbers, bank account numbers, or any other financial information.

•  Use School District technology to distribute and/or access materials that:

1.  Violate FERPA, or any other law which affords students certain rights with respect to their education records;

2.  Jeopardize the health and safety of students;

3.  Are obscene, pornographic, or libelous;

4.  Cause disruption of school activities;

5.  Plagiarize the work of others;

6.  Are commercial advertisements; or

7.  Have not been approved by the building administrator, network administrator, or web master.

Any attempt at performing one of the aforementioned prohibited acts is also prohibited.

Internet Safety  The School District will implement software and/or other safeguards on School District-owned technology which protects adults and students from accessing images or other online depictions that are obscene, contain child pornography, and, with respect to students, are harmful to minors.

The School District will educate students about appropriate online behavior, including: interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response, in accordance with Board policy 2006 and any implementing regulations.

Student iPad Agreement

All Student users of the iPad on school property are required to sign this Student iPad Agreement (the “Agreement”) in order to receive authorization to use the iPad. Fraser Public Schools (the “School District”) does not authorize any use of the iPad which are not conducted in strict compliance with this Agreement and the School District’s Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the iPad. Your signature below indicates that you have read the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the School District’s Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the iPad carefully and understand their significance.

1.        I have reviewed and will abide by the Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the iPad at all times.

2.        I will take good care of my assigned iPad and accessories.

3.        I will keep my iPad secure at all times.

4.        I will not loan my iPad to anyone.

5.        I will bring my iPad to school fully charged and ready for use each day.

6.        I will not disassemble, repair, damage, hack or subvert the security of the iPad.

7.        I will not have my iPad out in bathrooms or locker rooms.

8.        I agree to abide by all policies governing the use of my iPad, both in school and outside of school.

9.        I understand that my iPad is subject to inspection by staff at any time and that it remains the property of Fraser Public Schools.

10.      I understand that I am responsible for any damage to or loss of the iPad.

11.      I will file a report with the main office in the event of loss/theft/damage/equipment failure within one school day.

12.      I will return the iPad, case and cables in good working order as directed.

13.      I consent to, and understand that, the School District may collect and examine the iPad when a student is suspected of violating the School District’s policies, rules and procedures.

14.      I understand and agree that the School District assumes no responsibility for my use the iPad or iTunes and I assume the risks associated with use of the iPad and iTunes, including, but not limited to, intentionally or unintentionally gaining access to information and communications that I find inappropriate, offensive, controversial, or otherwise objectionable.

15.      I understand that violating the School District’s Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the iPad may result in having my use privileges of the School District’s iPad or iTunes suspended or revoked, and that I may be further subject to disciplinary action, in accordance with the School District Student Code of Conduct, or other legal action.

Parent iPad Agreement and Release

Parents PLEASE READ AND SIGN BELOW.

Parent/Guardian iPad Agreement and Release

1.     I/We have read and understand the terms of the Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the iPad and the Student iPad Agreement and have discussed them with my/our child.

2.     I/We have read and understand the terms of the Parent iPad Agreement and Release.

3.     I/We consent to and understand that School District staff may monitor my/our child’s electronic communications, including e-mail and files that he/she downloads, as well as consent to allow my/our child to use the iPad and iTunes account and I/we assume the risks associated with my/our child’s use of the iPad and iTunes / Mac App Store account.

4.     I/We have discussed the Fraser Public Schools iPad Agreement with my child and will support the School District in guiding my child in using the iPad outside of school as an educational tool.

5.     I/We understand that I am responsible for monitoring and guiding my child’s activity outside of the school day to ensure appropriate access to the Internet and use of the iPad.

 6.     I/We understand that I, and or my student are financially responsible for damage to or the loss of the iPad, as well as for any costs incurred due to my student’s use of the iPad or iTunes / Mac App Store account.

iPad Fees for accidental damage:

1st incident – parent pays $25
2nd incident – parent pays $50
3rd incident – parent pays full replacement cost of device ($387) plus accessories
iPad fee for theft: (police report required within 7 days):

Parent pays full replacement cost of device ($387) plus cost of missing accessories

iPad Fee for Malicious Damage:

Parent pays full replacement cost of device ($387) plus cost of damaged accessories

Miscellaneous Part Damage (charger, case, etc.):

Please see associated fees on Fraser Public Schools Website

8.     I/We hereby agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless, in both my/our personal capacity, and as guardian of my/our child, the School District as well as its board members, school teachers, employees administrators, and adult volunteers, from any claims arising out of my/our child’s violation of, or conduct inconsistent with, the School District’s Acceptable Use Procedures and Rules and the Student iPad Agreement, including, but not limited to, claims arising from materials my/our child may download or relationships he/she may establish with people online, whether such claims arise from Internet use through school accounts or personal accounts.

iPad Opt In/Opt Out Form

PARENT APPROVAL

Prior to a student being allowed to take their iPad from school, the parent must have read and completed the following:

1. Student must attend an orientation session on the technology device rollout

2. Parent and Student Reviewed the Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the iPad

3. Parent and Student Signed the Parent and Student iPad Agreement and Release

Having read the above, please choose if you would like your student to take their iPad home from school.

If your child choses to take home their iPad, understand that by doing so, you are responsible for monitoring its use, monitoring safe internet usage at home, as discussed in the Fraser Schools iPad Rules and in the Acceptable Use policies.

STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT PARENT APPROVAL

I have read and agreed to the District Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure.

I will instruct my child regarding any restrictions against accessing material that are in violation of the District Acceptable Use Policy.  I will emphasize to my child the importance of following the rules for personal safety.

General uses for a school e-mail account for your child include, but are not limited to, on-going communication with teacher and access to programs that require an e-mail account on the net, i.e. Prezzi (a presentation program where students can create their own project), certain math programs, etc.

*In addition, once this account is rolled out for your child, they will keep this same account through 12th grade in the Fraser Public Schools system.