Common use of Personal Mobile Devices Clause in Contracts

Personal Mobile Devices. The Superintendent or designee shall make available to all students the opportunity to connect an approved personal technological device to the District provided guest wireless network for academic purposes. Students using their own device to connect to the guest wireless network must do so with their District issued individual account. If applicable, the personal device must have current anti-virus software installed before accessing the network. The device may be used in the classroom or learning space for academic purposes only. The individual school site may provide direction on expectations of utilization and device specifications, with guidance from the technology department and legal. The Superintendent or designee shall establish guidelines for schools to implement “Bring Your Own Device” programs with clear procedures on ensuring equity of access and compliancy with Education Code 49011, prohibiting required student fees to participate in an educational activity. The use of personal mobile devices, such as laptops, Smartphones, tablets, etc., by students on campus is subject to all applicable District policies and regulations concerning technology use, as well as the following rules and understandings: • Permission to have a mobile device at school is contingent upon parent/guardian understanding this agreement except as required by Education Code section 48901.5(b) • All costs for data plans and fees associated with mobile devices are the responsibility of the student. The District does not require the use of personal mobile devices in any instructional setting but may allow their use to enhance learning. • Schools supporting subject or grade level programs where students participate in a Bring Your Own Device program will provide equity devices, equivalent to the current District standard, to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate. • Mobile devices with Internet access capabilities which are being harnessed for classroom learning purposes are required to use the District filtered guest network. • Students are required to use their District issued individual account to access the guest wireless network at all times. • Use during class time must be authorized by the teacher. • Students are directed not to photograph, video tape, or record any individuals without the written permission of the teacher or administrator and the students being photographed. Recordings made in a classroom require the advance written permission of the teacher or school principal. • Students may not take, possess or share obscene photographs or videos. • Students may not photograph, videotape or otherwise record instructional materials and assessments. • The District assumes no responsibility for the loss, destruction or theft of any personal devices including, but not limited to, cellular phones, computers, or personal electronic devices. Devices should not be left unattended. School officials and District office staff are not required to investigate lost or stolen personal electronic equipment. • The District is not responsible for online material accessed off campus on a non- District network. • Students should not expect privacy in the contents of their personal files on the District network, District approved cloud storage systems, and records of their online activity. The District's monitoring of Internet usage can reveal all activities students engage in using the District network. Parents have the right to request to see the contents of their student’s computer files at any time • Staff shall supervise students while they are using online services and may have teacher aides, student aides, and volunteers assist with supervision. Parent/Guardian is exclusively responsible for monitoring his or her child(s) use of the Internet when off campus and when accessing District approved online educational systems from home or a non-school location. The District does not employ its filtering systems to screen home access to the District’s online educational systems. • Cyberbullying is prohibited by state law and District policy. Bullying or harassment that is done on or off campus with a computer or any type of communications device may result in discipline at school up to and including expulsion, legal action, or prosecution by the appropriate law enforcement authorities. It will be each student’s responsibility to follow the rules for appropriate and responsible use as detailed in the Student Internet/Software Acceptable Use Agreement. Access to the guest network is a privilege and administrators and staff may review files and messages to maintain system integrity and ensure that users are acting responsibly. The District is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to personal technology devices that are brought to school from home by students.