Dardanelle School District Student Chromebook Agreement Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures.

1. Receiving Your Chromebook
a. DSD Parent-Student Chromebook Agreement
This Chromebook Agreement must be signed before a Chromebook can be issued to the student.
b. Distribution
Chromebooks are checked out like a textbook and students must return the same Chromebook that they were issued or pay the full replacement cost.

2. Returning Your Chromebook
a. End of Year
At the end of the school year, students will turn in their Chromebooks to the library. Failure to turn in the same Chromebook that was issued will result in the student being charged the full $210.00 replacement cost. The District may also file a report of stolen property with local law enforcement agencies.
b. Transferring/Withdrawing Students
 Students that transfer out of or withdraw from DSD must turn in their Chromebooks to the library prior to their last day of attendance. Failure to turn in the Chromebook will result in the student being charged the full $210.00 replacement cost. The district may also file a report of stolen property with the local law enforcement agency.
 
3. Taking Care of Your Chromebook
 Students are responsible for the general care of the Chromebook they have been issued by the school. Chromebooks that are broken or fail to work properly must be taken to the computer lab technician as soon as possible so that they can be taken care of properly. District-owned Chromebooks should never be taken to an outside computer service for any type of repairs or maintenance. Students should never leave their Chromebooks unsecured.
a. General Precautions
● No food or drink should be next to Chromebooks.
● Cords, cables, and removable storage devices must be inserted carefully into Chromebooks.
● Chromebooks should not be used with the power cord plugged in when the cord may be a tripping hazard.
● Chromebooks can be decorated with removable, school-appropriate stickers. Writing or drawing on the Chromebook is not allowed.
● Heavy objects should never be placed on top of Chromebooks (even inside a backpack)
b. Carrying Chromebooks
● Always transport the Chromebook with care, in a protective case or pack if possible.
● Never lift Chromebooks by the screen.
● Never carry Chromebooks with the screen open.
c. Screen Care
 The Chromebook screen can be damaged if subjected to heavy objects, rough treatment, some cleaning solvents, and other liquids. The screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure.
● Do not put pressure on the top of a Chromebook when it is closed.
● Do not store a Chromebook with the screen open.
● Make sure there is nothing on the keyboard before closing the lid (e.g. pens, pencils, or disks).
● Only clean the screen with a soft, dry microfiber cloth or anti-static cloth.
d. Barcodes and labels
● Students may be charged up to the full replacement cost of a Chromebook for tampering with barcodes or labels
e. Chromebooks being repaired
● Loaner Chromebooks may be issued to students when they leave their school-issued Chromebook for repair in the library.
● A student borrowing a Chromebook will be responsible for any damage to or loss of the loaned device.
● Chromebooks on loan to students having their devices repaired may be taken home.
● The librarian will contact students when their devices are repaired and available to be picked up.
f. Sound
● Sound must be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from a teacher.
● Headphones may be used at the discretion of the teacher.
● Students should have their own personal set of headphones for sanitary reasons.
g. Logging into a Chromebook
● Students will log into their Chromebooks using their school issued Google Apps for Education account.
● Only DSD students and staff can log into school Chromebooks.
● Students should never share their account passwords with others, unless requested by an administrator.
h. Managing and Saving Your Digital Work with a Chromebook
● The majority of student work will be stored in Internet/cloud-based applications and can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection and most mobile Internet devices.
● Most work is done via the internet but some can be done in offline mode and synced when the internet is available.
● Students should always remember to save frequently when working on digital media.
● The district will not be responsible for the loss of any student work.
● Students are encouraged to maintain backups of their important work on a portable storage device or by having multiple copies stored in different Internet storage solutions.


4. Using Your Chromebook Outside of School
Students are encouraged to use their Chromebooks at home and other locations outside of school. A Wi-Fi Internet connection will be required for the majority of Chromebook use, however, some applications, such as Google Docs, can be used while not connected to the Internet.
 
5. Operating System and Security
Students may not use or install any operating system on their Chromebook other than the current version of ChromeOS that is supported and managed by the district.
a. Updates
● The Chromebook operating system, ChromeOS, updates itself automatically. Students do not need to manually update their Chromebooks.
 b. Virus Protection
● Chromebooks use the principle of “defense in depth” to provide multiple layers of protection against viruses and malware, including data encryption and verified boot.
● There is no need for additional virus protection.
6. Content Filter
The district utilizes an Internet content filter that is in compliance with the federally mandated Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). All Chromebooks, regardless of physical location (in or out of school), will have all Internet activity protected and monitored by the district. If a website is blocked in school, then it will be blocked out of school. If an educationally valuable site is blocked, students should contact their teachers to request the site be unblocked.
A content filter is never meant to be a replacement for adult supervision over student’s internet usage. We highly encourage parents to continually monitor students' Internet and device usage.
 
7. Software
a. Google Apps for Education
·         Chromebooks seamlessly integrate with the Google Apps for Education suite of productivity and collaboration tools. This suite includes Google Docs (word processing), Spreadsheets, Presentations, Drawings, and Forms. All work is stored in the cloud.
·         G Suite for Education, previously referred to as Google Apps for Education, includes web-based programs like document creation tools, shared calendars, and collaboration tools. This service is available through an agreement between Google and Dardanelle Schools. These specially designed education versions of Google applications do not collect data on users. Your child’s teachers may use G Suite for Education for lessons, assignments, and communication. G Suite for Education is available anywhere with Internet access. School staff will monitor student use of G Suite for Education when students are at school. Parents are responsible for monitoring their child’s use of G Suite for Education outside of school. Students are responsible for their own behavior at all times.
 b. Chrome Web Apps and Extensions
● Students are allowed to install appropriate (and pre-approved) Chrome web apps and extensions from the Google Play Store
● Students are responsible for the web apps and extensions they install on their Chromebooks. Inappropriate material will result in disciplinary action.
● Some web apps will be available to use when the Chromebook is not connected to the Internet.
 
8. Chromebook Identification
a. Records
● The district will maintain a log of all Chromebooks that includes the Chromebook serial number, asset tag code, and name and ID number of the student assigned to the device.
 
9. Repairing/Replacing Your Chromebook
   a. Chromebook repair
● If your Chromebook is not working notify your teacher and bring it to the library/office for repair.
b. Estimated Costs (subject to change)
The following are estimated costs of parts and replacements:
● Chromebook Replacement - $210.00
● Chromebook Screen - $50.00
● Chromebook Keyboard/touchpad - $52.00
● Chromebook Power cord - $32.00
● Hot Spot - $80
 
 
 
10. No Expectation of Privacy

 Students have no expectation of confidentiality or privacy with respect to any usage of a Chromebook, regardless of whether that use is for district-related or personal purposes, other than as specifically provided by law. The District may, without prior notice or consent, log, supervise, access, view, monitor, and record use of student Chromebooks at any time for any reason related to the operation of the District. By using a Chromebook, students agree to such access, monitoring, and recording of their use.
a. Monitoring Software
● Teachers, school administrators, and the technology department staff may use monitoring software that allows them to view the screens and activity on student Chromebooks.

11. Appropriate Uses and Digital Citizenship
School-issued Chromebooks should be used for educational purposes and students are to adhere to the DSD Digital Citizenship Agreement at all times. Please read and sign the use agreement below and have your student return it the School

12. Safety
Parents are encouraged to provide a safe environment for students to use their Chromebooks at home for school assignments. A WiFi Internet connection will be required for the majority of Chromebook use; however, some applications, such as Google Docs, can be used while not connected to the Internet. Parents/Guardians are also encouraged to:
·         Discuss family expectations regarding the use of the Internet.
·         Set rules for student use at home.
·         Allow use in common areas of the home where student use can easily be monitored.
·         Demonstrate a genuine interest in student’s use of the device.
·         Not attempt to repair the Chromebook.
·         Report to the school any problems with the Chromebook.
·         Remind students to recharge the Chromebook nightly.
·         Reinforce the idea that the device is a productivity tool to support learning, rather than used as a form of entertainment
 

Dardanelle Public Schools Chromebook Use and Digital Citizenship Agreement

Dardanelle Public School believes that the best way to prepare our students for their digital future is to have them practice using online tools appropriately in school. We have monitoring software and filters, but these tools are not perfect guarantees that students will not encounter potentially harmful situations (harassment, inappropriate content, etc.). Our goal is to use potential mistakes as teachable moments to help protect our students against future harmful experiences online.
Respect and Protect Yourself
● I will keep my passwords private and will not share them with my friends.
● I will be conscious of my digital footprint and careful about posting personal information.
● I will only post text and images that are appropriate for school.
● I will be aware of where I save my files so that I can access them where and when I need them. (Examples: Google Docs, network folder, thumb drive).
● I will be aware of whom I am sharing my files (keeping them private, sharing with teachers and classmates or posting them publicly).
● I will always log out before leaving a computer.
● I will immediately report inappropriate behavior directed at me to a teacher, librarian, or other adult at school or at home.
Respect and Protect Others
● I will not use computers to bully or harass other people.
● I will not log in with another student’s username and password.
● I will not trespass into another student’s network folder, documents, files, or profile.
● I will not disrupt other people’s ability to use school computers.
● I will not pretend to be someone else and will be honest in my representation of myself.
● I will not forward inappropriate materials or hurtful comments or spread rumors.
● I will immediately report any inappropriate behavior directed at my fellow students to my teacher, librarian, counselor, or other adult at school.
Respect and Protect the Learning Environment
● I will limit my web browsing at school to research similar to that which I would do in class.
● I will not visit inappropriate websites. If inappropriate content comes up, I will immediately close the window or tab.
● I will not play games on school computers without specific teacher instructions.
● I will not send or read instant messages or participate in online forums or chat without specific teacher instruction.
● I will only change background images and screensavers to school appropriate images.
Honor Intellectual Property
● I will not plagiarize, I will cite any and all use of websites, images, books and other media.