The student laptop and charger that have been issued to you are the property of Bucklin School District, USD 459. This computer is on loan to you as a student, and must be used in accordance, both at home and at school, with the following Policies and Procedures, the District’s Acceptable Use Policy, and any applicable laws. Use of this computer, as well as access to the computer network, the Internet, and email are a privilege and not a right. These items are provided for educational purposes only, and are intended to support the learning objectives of Bucklin Public Schools USD 459. Only district computers/devices are allowed on the school network. All other computers/devices are prohibited.
General Use of the Computer
- The student’s parent/guardian must have signed and returned the Computer Loan Form Agreement and have paid the insurance fee prior to the student receiving the laptop.
- Each computer is assigned to an individual student. Students should never “swap” or “share” their computer.
- Students should never share their password with another student. Passwords should always be kept confidential.
- Laptops should be in a student’s possession, or secured in a designated secure area at all times.
- Students are responsible for bringing their laptop, full charged, to school each day. Students will be allowed to recharge their laptops during the day if additional charging is needed.
- Students are not allowed to leave their laptops in their main school lockers. If a student is participating in an activity that is not conducive to using their laptop (field trip, sporting event, assembly, etc.) they must leave the laptop in a secure area.
- Students may use their computers in the designated areas.
- Student loaded files will not consume hard drive space needed for instructional or educational requirements.
- Altering/modifying the original USD 459 preset software image is prohibited. Examples include, but are not limited to:
-Loading software applications not authorized by USD 459
-Altering security software
-Changing the computer name
-Altering the preloaded operating system or application
-Changing or removing operating systems extensions
-Taking apart the computer for access to internal parts
- Students are prohibited from playing nonacademic games, including Internetbased and Widget games, during the instructional day.
- Accessing or attempting to access sites that have been intentionally blocked by USD 459 tech staff (Facebook, chat sites, proxies, etc.) will result in disciplinary action.
- Email (or any other computer communication) should be used only for legitimate and responsible communication between students, faculty, and the outside world. Rude, abusive, threatening, orotherwise inappropriate language is not permitted.
- Students should never share personal information about themselves or others while using the student laptops.
- Internet access, email, and other media that are accessed, created or stored on their computers are the sole property of the District. The District has the right to review these items for appropriateness, and to limit or revoke a student’s access to them at any time, and for any reason.
- Parents, guardians, and students do not have a right or expectation of privacy for any use of the laptop computers or district network.
- Pornographic, obscene, or vulgar images, sounds, music, language or materials, including screen
savers, backgrounds, and or pictures are prohibited.
- Violations that involve computer hacking or trespassing, harassment, bullying or threats via computer, and computer fraud can result in serious disciplinary action, which may include an arrest if state law is violated. Ignorance of these regulations will not excuse an infraction.
- Students will follow the Bucklin Schools USD 459 Acceptable Use Policy when using the Internet on the Laptop at home or at school.
- The district reserves the right to limit computer use for any student who develops attendance issues, including truancy. In such cases the computer will be collected and kept at school. The student will be required to check the computer in and out each day. The student will not be allowed to take the computer home again until he/she has two weeks with zero attendance issues.
- Any student who continually does not bring their laptop to school will lose the privilege of taking the computer home. The student will be required to check the computer in and out each day.
- A student who forgets to bring his/her laptop to school will NOT be given a loaner computer to use, and the absence from class if they choose to go get them will be unexcused.
- Understand that the laptop belongs to the school, and it can be checked at any time or taken away for disciplinary reasons by any member of USD 459 staff.
General Care of the Computer
Students are expected to treat their laptop with care and respect. The computer and schoolissued charger are the property of the Bucklin School District USD 459, and should be kept clean and free of marks at all times. Placing stickers, writing or drawing on, engraving or otherwise defacing the laptop or charger are not allowed and will result in loss of privileges.
When transporting their laptop to and from school, students should always be sure it is placed in a backpack or bag, and the bag is fully closed. The laptop should not be placed in a bag that contains items
that may damage or destroy the laptop.
Students should not use their laptop while walking, on the bus, or otherwise being transported. Laptops should only be used while they are on a flat, stable surface such as a table. Laptops can be fragile, and if they are dropped they may break.
Students should protect their laptop from extreme heat or cold. Laptops should never be left in a car, even if the car is locked.
Computers should be protected from the weather, water or other liquid, food and pets. Students should never eat or drink while using their laptop, or use their laptop near others who are eating or drinking.
Heavy objects should never be placed or stacked on top of the laptop. This included books, musical instruments, sports equipment, etc.
Students should use care when plugging in their power cords.
Any inappropriate or careless use of a computer should be reported to a teacher or other staff member immediately.
If the computer is damaged or not working properly, it must be turned in to the District Technology staff for repair.
Parents/guardians/students are not authorized to attempt repairs themselves, or contract with any other individual or business for the repair of the laptop.
If a student’s class work is lost because of computer failure, the BHS Tech Department will make contact with the teacher/teachers from the classes affected on the same day that the issue is brought to the
department. Teachers will make the appropriate time adjustments for the student to redo the lost class work.
A record of this will be kept in the Tech Department and will be reported to building administration.
If the computer is lost or stolen, parents/guardians should immediately report the loss or theft to the administration and the Tech Department. A police report must be completed.
Any student who becomes ineligible during the school year will lose their laptop privileges until they become eligible. The student will turn their laptop into the library, and may only receive it back with teacher or administration approval.