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Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement

The Earlimart School District (“District”) recognizes the value of computer and other electronic resources to improve student learning and enhance the administration and operation of its schools. To this end, the District has provided Student with access to the technology resources identified above (“Devices”). Pursuant to Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6163.4, only users of District technology who submit a signature acknowledging receipt and agreement to the terms of use outlined in this Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement (“Agreement”) are authorized to use the Devices. By signing this Agreement, Student and Student’s parent/guardian acknowledge that they have read and understand District policies, regulations, and guidelines outlining users’ obligations and responsibilities regarding the use of District technology. Consistent with District policy, users have no expectation of privacy regarding the use of the Devices and the Student agrees to deliver it to District staff for technical inspection or to verify inventory or other information. Failure to comply with these policies, procedures, and guidelines may result in the loss of privileges, including the ability to take home the Device. All discipline regarding the use of Devices will be evaluated in regards to the incident frequency, severity and best possible course of action.

General Network Use 

The network is provided for students to conduct research, complete assignments, attend virtual classes, and communicate with others. Access to network services is given to students who 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 and entails responsibility. As such, general school rules for behavior and communications apply and users must comply with District standards. Beyond the clarification of such standards, the District is not responsible for restricting, monitoring or controlling the communications of individuals utilizing the network. District staff may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are using the system responsibly. Users should not expect that files stored on District servers would be private.

Internet Access 

Access to the Internet will enable students to use thousands of libraries and databases. 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 (GoGuardian) is in use, but no filtering system is capable of blocking 100% of the inappropriate material available on the Internet. We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet, in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration, exceed any 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.

STUDENT TERMS OF USE

By accepting this Agreement, the Student agrees as follows:

I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE

• I will keep my device in its District-issued case if it has one. If I can take my device home, I will keep it in my school bag or backpack when traveling to and from school, or while at the bus stop.

• I will carry my device carefully and not place heavy items on top of it.

• I will keep my device/case clean, free of stickers, writing, and other damage. I will leave District labels in place.

• I will protect my device and I will keep it away from food, beverages and other liquids. I will only use a dry soft cloth to clean it.

• I will store it in places where the temperature is between 32° and 95° F.

• I will only use apps approved by the District and school appropriate web sites.

• I will not use technology to gain unauthorized or inappropriate access to District resources or to intentionally upload, download, or create computer viruses. I will not disable any antivirus or filtering software.

• I will not use District resources or my personal electronic device to copy and submit someone else’s information or assignment as my own; or conduct any type of electronic cheating.

• Devices should be treated like a textbook and are a tool to help in the learning process. Users may only use Devices as directed by teachers.

I WILL BE SAFE

• I will always supervise my device, and when I am not using it, it will be stored in a safe place.

• I will protect my personal information, including username and passwords, and will not share personal information about myself or others in online spaces.

• I will immediately tell a teacher or other adult staff if I receive an electronic communication that makes me feel uncomfortable, or if I accidentally access inappropriate materials, pictures, video, or websites.

• I agree not to use the Device to encourage the use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, nor will I promote unethical practices or any activity prohibited by law or Board policy.

I WILL BE REPECTFUL

• I will treat others with respect and use appropriate language in all of my electronic interactions.

• I will not use my device or other technology to bully, harass, harm, or spread lies or misinformation about others.

• I will use my device to access, submit, post, publish, display, or distribute only material that is legal, true, nonthreatening, free of racial or gender-offensive content, and does not hurt someone’s reputation.

• I will not use the device camera to store, or send improper language, pictures, or other digital content that is threatening, obscene, disruptive, or sexually explicit.

• I will not distribute personal identification information, including the name, address, telephone number, Social Security number, or other personally identifiable information, of another student, staff member, or other person with the intent to threaten, intimidate, harass, or ridicule that person.

PARENT TERMS OF USE

The parent or guardian understands and acknowledges that:

• My child has the right to confidentiality as it pertains to use of technology for purpose of distance learning.

• I understand, by law, there are exceptions to confidentiality, including mandated reporting of child, elder, and dependent adult abuse as well as safety concerns related to danger to self and danger to others. I understand my provider may have to break confidentiality under these circumstances.

• I understand that use of technology for the provision of educational opportunities through distance learning may result in the creation of pupil records not in the District’s control as well as student-generated content, and may result in the unintended revelation of personally identifiable student information beyond the District’s control.

• My teacher and/or service provider will conduct educationally-related instruction by way of distance learning in a confidential setting.

• My child will remain in a confidential setting during receipt of distance learning to the extent possible, and within the District’s control.

• I further understand it is illegal to record any instruction or educational session without the prior written consent of the principal and teacher/service provider.

• Telephone/audio/video transmission will not be retained by the District in any medium.

• I have the right to discuss any of this information with the teacher/service provider and/or principal and to ask questions I may have.

• I acknowledge and reaffirm my agreement under the District’s Board Policies, Acceptable Use Policy, and the District’s rights to monitor, regulate bullying, and sets expectations for good behavior while using this platform.

• I agree not to hold the District or any District staff responsible for the failure of any technology protection measures, violations of copyright restrictions, or user mistakes or negligence. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District for any damages or costs incurred.

• The District makes no warranties (expressed or implied) with respect to: (a) the content of any advice or information received by a student, or any costs or charges incurred as a result of seeing or accepting any information; or (b) any costs, liability, or damages caused by the way the student chooses to use his or her access to the network.

• In accordance to BP 6161.2, I may be held responsible for lost, damaged or stolen issued devices including, but not limited to: broken screens, damaged metal casing, cracked plastic pieces, inoperability, etc. I will ensure that any damage will be reported to the student’s teacher immediately for further evaluation. Responsibility will be determined after the device is sent in for the necessary repairs.