Acceptable use of Technology Resources (continued)

are not in accordance with the policy of the school district. Standard use of the Internet utilizes a proxy server-based filter that screens for non-curriculum related pages.

3. Due to the nature of filtering technology, the filter may at times filter pages that are appropriate for student research. The system administrator may override the technology protection measure for the student to access a site with legitimate educational value that is wrongly blocked.

4. The school district staff will monitor students’ use of the Internet through direct supervision and by monitoring Internet use history to ensure enforcement of the policy.

Consequences For Violation Of This Policy

1. Access to the school’s computer system and to the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Any violation of school policy and rules may result in:

2. Loss of computer privileges;

3. Short-term suspension;

4. Long-term suspension or expulsion in accordance with the Nebraska Student Discipline Act; and

5. Other discipline as school administration and the school board deem appropriate.

6. Students who use school computer systems without permission and for non-school purposes may be guilty of a criminal violation and will be prosecuted.

CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT (COPPA)

The school will not allow companies to collect personal information from children under 13 for commercial purposes. The school will make reasonable efforts to disable advertising in educational computer applications. This policy allows the school to act as an agent for parents in the collection of information within the school context. The school’s use of student information is solely for education purposes.

ONE-TO-ONE RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT (20232024)

At North Platte Public Schools, technology is an integral part of the learning process for each student. For this reason, the district has provided each student access to technology resources. At the elementary level, this access is granted only at school, whereas at the secondary level, students are assigned a device they can also use at home. Technology resources are on loan to students and remain property of North Platte Public Schools.

Whether at school or at home, students will be responsible for the care and custody of district property assigned to them. In the same manner that a student would be held accountable for the vandalism of district property, students will be held accountable for the loss or damage to districtprovided technology resources resulting from a failure to take responsibility for these tools. The district will provide students an opportunity to learn how to use these devices safely and responsibly, and families will agree to reinforce these behaviors.

Students, who demonstrate responsibility for their assigned device as demonstrated in the lessons, will pay no additional cost this year. However, students whose devices are lost or damaged as a result of behavior inconsistent with these expectations will be charged loss or damage fees as shown to the right.

Voluntary Protection Plan

NPPS is offering a voluntary protection plan to provide families with peace of mind. The plan covers repair costs from accidental damage, loss or theft of the device up to the replacement cost of the equipment. Insurance covers from the date purchased till the start of next school year. You have 30 days from the start of school to purchase insurance. New families to the district have 30 days from the start of enrollment. Insurance can be purchased through Campus Parent Portal. For questions concerning purchase of insurance contact the Technology Department at 308-696-3346.

Yearly payment…………………..$10.00 per student

Deductible per incident………….$25.00

*With insurance, after two incidents in a year, full cost of repair or replacement will be assessed. When items are replaced such as a lost power adapter, we don’t issue refunds.

Student Cost for Damages

Replacement of Chromebook - $250

Replacement of Bag - $30

Replacement of Screen - $40

Replacement of Keyboard - $50

Replacement Power Adapter - $25

Replacement Top case - $25

Replacement Bottom case - $25

Replacement of iPad - $320

Replacement iPad Screen - $110

Reinforcing Responsible Behaviors

Behavioral research demonstrates that students of all ages will demonstrate responsible behaviors that are taught with intention, reinforced with consistency, and assessed with frequency. Prior to receiving their assigned device, the district’s teachers will provide each student training on these responsible behaviors as per the district one-toone expectations and guidelines. Administrators, Teachers, Parents, and Fellow Students agree to reinforce these responsible behaviors by monitoring and complimenting students who demonstrate those desired behaviors while modeling those behaviors for students who forget.

Students will commit to carrying their device safely, closed with nothing between the keyboard and screen, and supported by a firm surface to protect the screen. Students will also commit to transporting their devices in a case or backpack with a protective pocket. Students will not leave Chromebooks unattended unless secured in a safe place.

The student, parent, teacher, and principal all collectively agree to promote and to reinforce safe and responsible behaviors for district-provided student devices for which we