The focus of the 1:1 (1 Chromebook per student) program in Medina ISD is to provide equipment and resources that meet the needs of today’s students.

The Chromebook 1:1 Program facilitates:

• Access to digital educational resources
• Availability beyond the school day
• Individualized learning
• Creativity and innovation
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Communication and collaboration
• Technology literacy skills
• College and career readiness

The information within this document applies to the 1:1 Chromebook program for Kinder - 12th grade students. Please note that teachers may set additional requirements for use in their classroom.

Terms of the Chromebook Loan

Before the student can take possession of a Chromebook the required signature page at the end of this handbook must be signed by both student and parent and returned to Medina ISD Technology. You will always comply with the Medina ISD Chromebook Handbook, incorporated herein by reference, and made a part here of for all purposes. Any failure to comply may terminate your rights of possession effective immediately and the District may repossess the property.

Title:
Legal title to the property is to the District and shall at all times remain to the District. Your right of possession and use is limited to and conditioned upon your full and complete compliance with this Agreement and the Chromebook Handbook.

Loss or Damage:
If the property is damaged, lost or stolen, you are responsible for the reasonable cost of repair or its fair market value on the date of loss. Loss or theft of the property must be reported to the District by the next school day after the occurrence. A table of estimated pricing for a variety of repairs is included in the Chromebook Handbook to which reference is hereby made. Seniors must clear all records and pay all fees before participating in graduation ceremonies.

Repossession:
If you do not timely and fully comply with all the terms of this agreement and the Chromebook Handbook, including the timely return of the property, the District shall be entitled to declare you in default and come to your place of residence, or other location of the property, to take possession of the property.

Term of Agreement:
Your right to use and possession of the property terminates not later than the last day of the school year unless earlier terminated by the District or upon withdrawal from the District.

Appropriation:
Your failure to return the property in a timely manner and the continued use of it for non-school purposes without the District’s consent may be considered unlawful appropriation of the District’s property.

Maintenance Fee
Students will not be required to pay a maintenance fee in the event of:
• In case of theft, vandalism, and other criminal acts, a police report MUST be filed by the student or parent within 48 hours of the occurrence. Incidents happening off-campus must be reported to the police by the parent and a copy of the report is brought to school
• Student/Parent will be charged the Fair Market Value of the Chromebook if lost, deliberately damaged/vandalized, and if broken by not following the Chromebook Pledge. Seniors must clear all records and pay all fees before participating in graduation.

Fair Market Value
Age of Chromebook Value:

1 year or less 90% of the value
1-2 years 75% of value
2-3 years 50% of value
3+ years 25% of value
*Original cost to the District is currently $246.00

Table of Estimated Repair Pricing
 
Damaged display bezel - $50.00 (rim around the display)
Damaged display (screen) -  $25.00
Keyboard - $100.00
AC Power Adapter - $20.00


Financial Hardships
 
The school district may require payment of a reasonable fee, not to exceed the actual annual maintenance cost for the use of technology owned or rented by the district.
*If this fee creates a financial hardship, please contact the campus administration about payment options regarding payment of the fee.
Upon proof of financial hardship, the administration may elect to create a payment plan for the staff member to pay out fees over time.

1. I will take care of my school issued Chromebook.
• We know that accidents happen. However, we ask that you do your best when handling your Chromebook. If, or when, an accident happens bring your laptop to the MISD Technology room straight away (Gallant building RM20). Waiting may result in more issues or damages to the laptop. As well as, loss of instruction time.

2. I will never leave my school issued Chromebook unattended and I will know where it is always.
• DO NOT leave in the hallway, classroom (if going to bathroom while in class it is fine to leave on your desk. Make sure you close the Chromebook case/lid), cafeteria, gym, bus, outside, etc.͙.

3. I will never loan out my school issued Chromebook to others.
• Not to family members, or friends.
• DO NOT share your password with anyone.

4. I will charge my school issued Chromebook 's battery fully daily.
• At night TURN OFF your Chromebook and plug into charger.
• If you are having issues charging your Chromebook at home speak to Jones in Technology.
• If you lose your charger you can buy one for $20 from MISD Technology.

5. I will be responsible for any damage caused by food or drink to my school issued Chromebook.
• DO NOT have food or drink around your Chromebook. However, if you do spill any on your Chromebook you will be charged for damages.

6. I will not disassemble or deface any part of my school issued Chromebook or attempt any repairs.
• DO NOT pick or pull off keys on keyboard.
• DO NOT pull apart the plastic bezel around the screen.
• DO NOT pry and pull up the mouse tack pad.
• DO NOT draw/carve on the keyboard, plastic or anywhere on the Chromebook or case.
• DO NOT put stickers on your Chromebook or case.
• DO NOT pull off the MISD sticker or any other MISD/manufacture stickers (tags) on the Chromebook.

7. I understand that my school issued Chromebook is for educational use.
• The school issued Chromebook is a cloud-based device. It is not meant for loading full of software.
• The Chromebook is for class use. If you try downloading software (games/chat) your Chromebook will not function properly.

8. I will carry my school issued Chromebook in the closed position.
• Keep the Chromebook closed, and case zipped closed while carrying.

9. I understand that my school issued Chromebook is subject to inspection at any time without
notice and remains the property of the Medina ISD.

10. I will file a police report within 24 hours in case of theft or vandalism and alert MISD Technology.
• If this is not done, you may be charged for the full price of the missing laptop.

11. I will be responsible for all damage or loss caused by neglect or abuse.

12. I agree to return the school issued Chromebook, power cords, and case in good working condition at required check-ins (i.e., withdrawal from school or summer).

13. I will follow the Medina ISD Responsible Use Policy when using my school issued Chromebook.
• This was in your registration packet. You and your parent signed and turned in with your registration packet. If it was not returned you will NOT be issued a school Chromebook.

14. I understand that my use of the school issued Chromebook is subject to all applicable District
policies and regulations, the Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and any individual campus procedures.

Chromebooks will be distributed each fall at an advertised day/time and the required form is signed and returned.
Chromebooks, along with charger and case, will be returned at a designated time in the Spring each year.
WITHDRAWAL: If a student withdraws from Medina ISD, the Chromebook, charger, and case will be returned at the time of withdrawal. Students will be responsible for paying for any damages to the equipment, not to exceed the replacement cost of the Chromebook. Failure to return the Chromebook and charger may result in a warrant for arrest on theft charges.

Chromebooks that are broken or fail to work properly must be turned in to the MISD Technology in a timely manner.
Any repairs that are not due to misuse or damage by the student will have no charge Any subsequent repairs will be subject to the Repair Pricing table.

Parents are not required to take out an insurance policy on the Chromebook but are encouraged.

Staff members must contact the MISD Technology if there is a loss or theft of the Chromebook that has been issued to that staff member.

Students or parents must contact the MISD Technology if there is a loss or theft of the Chromebook that has been issued to that student.

A theft report is required for the replacement of the Chromebook. Students who lose their Chromebook and do not have a theft report will be required to pay the full replacement cost.

The MISD Technology Room is located in the High School, Gallant Building Room 20.  Mrs. Jones -  830-589-2851 x254.

1. Use caution when eating or drinking near your Chromebook.

2. Cords, cables, and removable storage devices must be inserted carefully into the Chromebook to prevent damage.

3. Students should never carry their Chromebook while the screen is open.

4. Do not stack any books, heavy materials, etc. on top of the Chromebook in your locker or backpack. Anything placed on top of the Chromebook may cause damage.

5. Do not close the Chromebook with anything inside it (pencil, headphones, papers, etc.). This can cause screen damage.

6. Chromebooks may be stored in the student’s locker with the lock securely fastened. Nothing should be placed on top of the Chromebook when stored in the locker.

7. Students need to take their Chromebooks home with them every night to charge them. If a student is
attending a school-sponsored activity (either off-campus or after school), he/she should secure the Chromebook in a locker or teacher-designated area.

8. Chromebooks should not be left unattended, particularly in the cafeteria, unlocked classrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms, hallways, bathrooms, buses, cars, or on school grounds.

9. Do not expose the Chromebook to extreme temperature or direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Extreme heat or cold may cause damage.

10. All students must always keep the case on the Chromebook.

1. Average battery life should be 8 hours. If the Chromebook is consistently losing its charge before the end of the school day, it needs to be turned in to the MISD Technology Center for repair.
2. Chromebooks should be shut down or put to sleep (close the lid) when not in use to extend battery life.
3. Chromebooks must be brought to school each day fully charged. Students need to charge their Chromebooks at home each evening.

1.   Do not lean on the top of the Chromebook when it is closed.
2.   Do not place anything near the Chromebook that could put pressure on the screen.
3.   Do not place anything in the carrying case that will press against the cover.
4.   Clean the screen with a soft cloth for electronics.
5.   Do not bump the Chromebook against lockers, walls, car doors, floors, etc.

1. Chromebooks are intended for use at school each day. In addition to teacher expectations for Chromebook use, school messages, announcements, calendars, and schedules may be accessed using the Chromebook. Students are responsible for bringing their Chromebooks to all classes, unless specifically instructed not to do so by their teacher.

2. If students leave their Chromebook at home, they are responsible for getting the course work completed as if they had their Chromebook present.

3. If a student consistently does not bring his/her Chromebook to class, parents will be contacted.

1. Only the MISD student who is assigned to the Chromebook is allowed to log into that Chromebook.

2. MISD Chromebooks are managed by G-Suite Education. Any attempt to remove the management will result in immediate disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, confiscation of the device.

1.   All photos (including desktop background) and videos must meet District Acceptable Use Guidelines.

2.   Media that violates acceptable policy (guns, weapons, pornographic materials, inappropriate language,
alcohol, drug, gang-related symbols, or pictures) will result in disciplinary action and may also result in a
loss of Chromebook privileges.

3.   Music and games must serve an educational purpose and meet the Acceptable Use Guidelines.

4.   The use of media, sound, and games must be in accordance with classroom procedures.

1. Students are allowed to set up access to home wireless networks on their Chromebooks. This will allow students to access the resources needed to complete schoolwork.

2. Chromebooks are content filtered (blocked from pornography, hate, violence, most social media) no matter what network they are on. Any student who attempts to bypass the content filter is in violation of the Acceptable Use Agreement and subject to disciplinary action.

1. Student work will be saved in the student’s Google Drive account. Documents created in those
drive applications are automatically saved. Files that are created in or uploaded to Google Drive are accessible from any computer or Chromebook. There is also limited access to the drive files on tablets and smartphones
.
2. Files that are saved locally on the Chromebook (downloaded PDF’s, for example) are only available on that Chromebook.

1. Medina ISD makes no guarantee that the MISD network will be up and running 100% of the time. In the rare case that the network is down, the District will not be responsible for lost or missing data.

2. Most of the Google Drive Apps can be used offline. Once a student reconnects to the Internet, the offline files will sync with the drive account.

1. Medina ISD manages the apps and extensions that are available on the Chromebook. Apps and extensions installed by the district are not to be removed by the student.

2. Any app or extension that violates the Responsible Use Guidelines or that is deemed inappropriate for use in school is not to be installed on the Chromebook.

1. The Chromebooks are property of MISD and are subject to inspection at any time.

2. Reasons for Chromebook inspection may include but are not limited to the following: functionality, maintenance, serviceability, and student conduct when using the Chromebook.

1. The Chromebook OS will update periodically every time the device is connected to the Internet.

2. If a Chromebook does not appear to be managed by medinaisd.org, running slowly, or has trouble
connecting to a network, the Chromebook should be turned in for maintenance at MISD Technology.

1. Talk to your children about values and the standards that your children should follow on the use of the Internet just as you do on the use of all media information sources such as television, telephones, movies, and radio.

2. Be an active participant in your child's digital life. Have them show you what sites they are navigating to, what apps they use, and what they are working on.

3. The following resources will assist in promoting positive conversation(s) between you and your children regarding digital citizenship:

NetSmartz: http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents 
Common Sense Media: http://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/digital-citizenship 
Digital Citizenship: http://www.digitalcitizenship.net

We are pleased to offer students of Medina I.S.D. the privilege of access to the district computer network for
educational purposes including applications and the Internet.

Access to e-mail and the Internet enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, and bulletin boards while exchanging messages with other Internet users throughout the world. Parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using media and information sources while still abiding by Medina ISD Board Policy, Student Code of Conduct, the Student Handbook, and the Acceptable Use Policy.
Student Accounts: Each student user is provided a user account by the Medina ISD Technology Dept. These accounts are intended to enhance and expand his or her education. Account privileges vary depending on the school campus and are subject to alteration without advance notice by the Technology Dept. Each user is provided with the following:

1. Login account-required to login to the district computer system. Access to District computers using anything other than the specified individual user login account is strictly prohibited.

2. Network user login and profile

3. E-Mail account-provides access to the network and Internet-based software appropriate to campus level.
o Each student is responsible for all activity that occurs within that individual’s user account, whether the account is within the Medina ISD local network or is an Internet-based Software User Account, such as Study Island. Account activity is constantly monitored by the Technology Dept. Staff and outside vendors. Disciplinary action, detailed below, will be enforced for policy violations.
o Students will, under no circumstances, give any user login information they are provided to another person. Sharing logins and passwords is a violation of network security policy.
o Students MUST use the District provided E-Mail account for all E-Mail communication via District computer systems. Use of Web-based E-Mail, other than Medina’s GMAIL, is prohibited, and web-based E-Mail sites will be blocked from student access. Attempts to access web-based E-mail are logged and will be monitored by the Technology Dept.

Computer Usage by students:

1. Hardware and software are not to be altered, installed, or removed in any manner, including system settings.

2. The student may not use hardware and/or software to violate copyright laws.

3. Vandalism will not be tolerated.

4. All disks, flash drives, etc., used on a school computer must be scanned for viruses by the teacher/librarian/lab manager, etc., prior to use.

5. The student may not place food or drinks (including closed containers) on or near a computer.

Use of Personal Technology Devices at School: A personal technology device (PTD) is any privately-owned device that includes, but is not limited to laptops, cell phones, smartphones, eReaders, iPads, iPods, tablet devices, PDAs, or other current or emerging devices that can be used for word processing, wireless or wired Internet access, recording of images/sound, email, etc. It is a privilege rather than a right for a student to bring personal technology devices to school. Privileges may be taken away and confiscation and/or disciplinary action may occur if policies are abused. Students must abide by the following:

1. Cell phones or other electronic communication devices must be used in accordance with the applicable Medina ISD Board Policy.

2. Responsibility to keep the PTD secure rests with the individual owner. Medina ISD is not liable for any device stolen, infected, or damaged on campus, at school functions, or on the school bus. If a device is stolen or damaged, it will be handled through the administrative office similar to other personal property in similar situations.

3. It is recommended that skins (decals) or other custom identification be used to uniquely identify your device from others. Additionally, protective cases are encouraged.

4. Medina ISD will not be responsible for any device charges to your account that may be incurred by using the PTD, whether or not the use is during approved, school-related use as outlined in this document.

5. Each teacher has the discretion to allow and regulate the use of personal devices in the classroom and for use during specific projects.

6. Approved devices must be in Silent Mode while on school campuses, including the school buses, unless otherwise allowed by a teacher.

7. Devices may not be used to cheat on assignments or tests or for non-instructional purposes (such as making personal phone calls and personal texts/instant messaging.

8. Students may not use devices to record, transmit, or post photographic images, sound or video of a person or persons on campus during school activities and/or hours, unless otherwise directed by a teacher for specific educational purposes.

9. Only the Internet gateway provided by the school may be accessed while on campus. Personal internet connective devices such as but not limited to cell phones/cell network adapters are not permitted to be used to access outside internet sources at any time.

Internet usage by students: Students may not do the following:

1. Send, display, or access offensive messages, pictures, or web sites.

2. Use obscene language.

3. Harass, insult, or attack others.

4. Damage computers, computer systems, or computer networks including attempting to access systems to which the student has no authorization (i.e. hacking).

5. Violate copyright laws/plagiarism due to not asking permission and/or documenting the source.

6. Download software or files. Music and Music Video downloads are specifically prohibited.

7. Use another’s password or account under any circumstances.

8. Use chat or other communication software. Chat is blocked and logged by Medina ISD’s web filter. The activity logs are monitored by the Technology Dept. Staff. Violations will result in disciplinary action, listed under Consequences.

9. Employ the network for commercial use.

Consequences for violation of Medina ISD acceptable use policy:

1. First Offense-Student will receive a disciplinary referral, disciplinary action, and will be held financially responsible for any necessary repairs.

2. Second Offense-Student, parent, teacher, and administrator conference will be required to assess and correct the problem. The student will receive a disciplinary referral, disciplinary action, and will be held financially responsible for any necessary repairs. Students may lose computer privileges for a brief-term, up to the remainder of the current grading cycle, at the discretion of the administrator.

3. Third Offense-Student Computer access privileges will be revoked for the current semester and the student will be held financially responsible for any necessary repairs. Loss of computer access privileges includes removal from all computer lab courses and a final grade of 50 for the semester.

4. Depending on the severity of the offense, an administrator can immediately revoke the student’s computer access and assess monetary fines. Administrative action can include disciplinary or legal action including, but not limited to, criminal prosecution and/or penalty under appropriate state and federal laws.

Texas Penal Code
33.02.  Breach of Computer Security
(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly accesses a computer, computer network, or computer system without the effective consent of the owner.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor, except that the offense is a state jail
felony if:
(1) the defendant has been previously convicted two or more times of an offense under this
chapter; or
(2) the computer, computer network, or computer system is owned by the government or a
critical infrastructure facility.
(b-1) A person commits an offense if with the intent to defraud or harm another or alter, damage, or delete property, the person
knowingly accesses a computer, computer network, or computer system without the effective
consent of the owner. (b-2)  An offense under Subsection (b-1) is:
(1)  a state jail felony if the aggregate amount involved is less than $20,000;
(2) a felony of the third degree if the aggregate amount involved is $20,000 or more but less
than $100,000;
(3) a felony of the second degree if:
(A) the aggregate amount involved is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000;
(B) the aggregate amount involved is any amount less than $200,000 and the computer,
computer network, or computer system is owned by the government or a critical infrastructure facility; or
(C) the actor obtains the identifying information of another by accessing only one
computer, computer network, or computer system; or
(4) a felony of the first degree if:
(A) the aggregate amount involved is $200,000 or more; or
(B) the actor obtains the identifying information of another by accessing more than one
computer, computer
network, or computer system.
(c) When benefits are obtained, a victim is defrauded or harmed, or property is altered, damaged, or
deleted in violation of this section, whether or not in a single incident, the conduct may be considered as one
offense and the value of the benefits obtained and of the losses incurred because of the fraud, harm, or alteration, damage, or deletion of property may be aggregated in determining the grade of the offense.
(d) A person who is subject to prosecution under this section and any other section of this code may be prosecuted under either or both sections.
(e) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person acted with the intent to facilitate a
lawful seizure or search of, or lawful access to, a computer, computer network, or computer system for a legitimate law enforcement purpose.