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Statement of Responsibility. The use of the Chromebook is a privilege. The user is responsible for what he/she says and does on his/her school assigned Chromebook. Network administrators will make reasonable efforts to maintain reliable service. They cannot, however, absolutely guarantee that the system will always be available or operating correctly. Student should know that none of their data is private or confidential. Any communication or data may be subject to review by network or school administration. Talk to your student about values and the standards that your student should follow on the use of the Internet just as you would on the use of all media information sources such as television, telephones, movies, and radio. Should you want your student to opt out of having an Chromebook, you will need to sign the “opt-out” portion of the Chromebook Usage Agreement indicating that you understand your student is still responsible for meeting all course requirements using traditional means. All necessary textbooks will be issued in place of the Chromebook. Provide Internet and Email access to all students on site only at school. Provide Internet filtering/blocking of inappropriate materials as able on site only at school. Provide network data storage areas. These will be treated similar to school lockers. Cedar Grove - Belgium School District reserves the right to review, monitor, and restrict information stored on or transmitted via CGBSD owned equipment and to investigate inappropriate use of resources. Provide staff guidance to aid students in doing research and help assure student compliance of the Acceptable Use Policy. Using Chromebooks/digital devices in a responsible and ethical manner. Obeying general school rules concerning behavior and communication that apply to network use and according to the CGBSD Acceptable Use Policy. Using all technology resources in an appropriate manner so as to not damage school equipment. This “damage” includes, but is not limited to, the loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, miss-deliveries or service interruptions caused by the students’ own negligence, errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via CGBSD’s designated Internet System is at your own risk. CGBSD specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services. Helping CGBSD protect our computer system/Chromebooks by contacting an administrator about any security problems they may encounter. Monitoring activity on their account(s). If a student should receive email or other electronic message containing inappropriate, threatening or abusive language or if the subject matter is questionable, he/she is asked to contact a school administrator. Returning their Chromebook to the school Library/Media Center at the end of each school year. Students who move schools, are expelled or terminate enrollment at Cedar Grove - Belgium School District must return their individual school Chromebook and accessories on the last day of attendance. Illegal installation or transmission of copyrighted materials. Any action that violates existing CGBSD Board Policy, or public law. Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane, threatening, pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit materials. Use of sites to sell or buy term papers, book reports and other forms of student work. Messaging services and chat rooms (i.e.: MSN Messenger, ICQ, etc.) without prior staff permission Internet/computer games with inappropriate content (i.e. extreme violence). Changing of Chromebook settings (exceptions include personal settings such as font size, brightness, etc.) Downloading non-school appropriate Apps. Spamming or sending mass or inappropriate emails. Gaining access to other student’s accounts, files, and/or data. Use of the school’s Intranet/E-mail accounts for financial or commercial gain or for any illegal activity. Use of anonymous and/or false communications through web services such as MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Facebook, etc. Participation in credit card fraud, electronic forgery or other forms of illegal behavior. Vandalism (any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, software or data) of school equipment will not be allowed. Transmission or accessing materials that are obscene, offensive, threatening or otherwise intended to harass or demean recipients. Bypassing the Cedar Grove - Belgium School District’s web filter through a web proxy or Virtual Private Network (VPN) Other activities deemed inappropriate by CGBSD. “Jail-breaking” of a Chromebook for any purpose. Chromebook batteries must be charged and ready for school each day. Students will be held responsible for maintaining their individual Chromebooks and keeping them in good working order. Only labels or stickers approved by Cedar Grove - Belgium School District may be applied to the Chromebook device and/or Chromebook device protector/cover if provided. Chromebooks that malfunction or are damaged must be reported to the Middle School office. CGBSD Information Technology Services will be responsible for repairing Chromebooks that malfunction. Chromebooks that have been damaged from student misuse or neglect will be repaired with cost being borne by the student. Students will be responsible for the entire cost of repairs to Chromebooks that are damaged intentionally. Students are responsible for any and all damage. Chromebooks that are stolen must be reported immediately to the school. Comply with trademark and copyright laws and all license agreements. Ignorance of the law is not immunity. If you are unsure, ask a teacher or parent. Use or possession of hacking software is strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with all applicable District, state, federal laws. Violation of applicable state or federal law will result in criminal prosecution or disciplinary action by the District. The discipline procedure in the CGBSD Student Handbook and behavior matrix addresses serious and major offenses such as stealing and destruction of school or personal property; cell phone user policy; possession of improper images on any electronic device; or any other violation of the school discipline policy will apply to the Chromebook device. Depending on the seriousness of the offense students may lose Chromebook and/or network privileges as well as being held for detention, suspension, or even in extreme cases expulsion. Chromebook Dell or Lenovo Dell/Lenovo Chromebook base unit with replacement ADH 3-year warranty $319.00 Dell/Lenovo AC Charger and power cord $50.00 Dell/Lenovo power cord only $30.00 ● Prices subject to change based on availability and market changes

Statement of Responsibility. The use of the Chromebook is a privilege. The user is responsible for what he/she says and does on his/her school assigned Chromebook. Network administrators will make reasonable efforts to maintain reliable service. They cannot, however, absolutely guarantee that the system will always be available or operating correctly. Student Students should know that none of their data is private or confidential. Any communication or data may be subject to review by network or school administration. Talk to your student about values and the standards that your student should follow on the use of the Internet just as you would on the use of all media information sources such as television, telephones, movies, and radio. Should you want your student to opt out of having an a Chromebook, you will need to sign the “opt-out” portion of the Chromebook Usage Agreement indicating that you understand your student is still responsible for meeting all course requirements using traditional means. All necessary textbooks will be issued in place of the Chromebook. Provide Internet and Email access to all students on site only at school. Provide Internet filtering/blocking of inappropriate materials as able on site only at school. Provide network data storage areas. These will be treated similar to school lockers. Cedar Grove - Belgium School District reserves the right to review, monitor, and restrict information stored on or transmitted via CGBSD owned equipment and to investigate inappropriate use of resources. Provide staff guidance to aid students in doing research and help assure student compliance of the Acceptable Use Policy. Using Chromebooks/digital devices in a responsible and ethical manner. Obeying general school rules concerning behavior and communication that apply to network use and according to the CGBSD Acceptable Use Policy. Using all technology resources in an appropriate manner so as to not damage school equipment. This “damage” includes, but is not limited to, the loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, miss-deliveries or service interruptions caused by the students’ own negligence, errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via CGBSD’s designated Internet System is at your own risk. CGBSD specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services. Helping CGBSD protect our computer system/Chromebooks by contacting an administrator about any security problems they may encounter. Monitoring activity on their account(s). If a student should receive email or other electronic message messages containing inappropriate, threatening or abusive language or if the subject matter is questionable, he/she is asked to contact a school administrator. Returning their Chromebook to the school Library/Media Center at the end of each school year. Students who move schools, are expelled or terminate enrollment at Cedar Grove - Belgium School District must return their individual school Chromebook and accessories on the last day of attendance. Illegal installation or transmission of copyrighted materials. Any action that violates existing CGBSD Board Policy, or public law. Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane, threatening, pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit materials. Use of sites to sell or buy term papers, book reports and other forms of student work. Messaging services and chat rooms (i.e.: MSN Messenger, ICQ, etc.) without prior staff permission Internet/computer games with inappropriate content (i.e. extreme violence). Changing of Chromebook settings (exceptions include personal settings such as font size, brightness, etc.) Downloading non-school appropriate Apps. Spamming or sending mass or inappropriate emails. Gaining access to other student’s accounts, files, and/or data. Use of the school’s Intranet/E-mail accounts for financial or commercial gain or for any illegal activity. Use of anonymous and/or false communications through web services such as MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Facebook, etc. Participation in credit card fraud, electronic forgery or other forms of illegal behavior. Vandalism (any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, software or data) of school equipment will not be allowed. Transmission or accessing materials that are obscene, offensive, threatening or otherwise intended to harass or demean recipients. Bypassing the Cedar Grove - Belgium School District’s web filter through a web proxy or Virtual Private Network (VPN) Other activities deemed inappropriate by CGBSD. “Jail-breaking” of a Chromebook for any purpose. Chromebook batteries must be charged and ready for school each day. Students will be held responsible for maintaining their individual Chromebooks and keeping them in good working order. Only labels or stickers approved by Cedar Grove - Belgium School District may be applied to the Chromebook device and/or Chromebook device protector/cover if provided. Chromebooks that malfunction or are damaged must be reported to the Middle School office. CGBSD Information Technology Services will be responsible for repairing Chromebooks that malfunction. Chromebooks that have been damaged from student misuse or neglect will be repaired with cost being borne by the student. Students will be responsible for the entire cost of repairs to Chromebooks that are damaged intentionally. Students are responsible for any and all damage. Chromebooks that are stolen must be reported immediately to the school. Comply with trademark and copyright laws and all license agreements. Ignorance of the law is not immunity. If you are unsure, ask a teacher or parent. Use or possession of hacking software is strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with all applicable District, state, federal laws. Violation of applicable state or federal law will result in criminal prosecution or disciplinary action by the District. The discipline procedure in the CGBSD Student Handbook and behavior matrix addresses serious and major offenses such as stealing and destruction of school or personal property; cell phone user policy; possession of improper images on any electronic device; or any other violation of the school discipline policy will apply to the Chromebook device. Depending on the seriousness of the offense students may lose Chromebook and/or network privileges as well as being held for detention, suspension, or even in extreme cases expulsion. Chromebook Dell or Lenovo Dell/Lenovo Model Dell11 Dell11 Chromebook base unit with replacement ADH 3-year warranty $319.00 Dell/Lenovo Dell11 AC Charger and power cord $50.00 Dell/Lenovo Dell11 power cord only $30.00 25.00 ● Prices subject to change based on availability and market changes