001in today's world technology is a life skill that will help your child to be better prepared for the future it is estimated by 2027 the technology sector will add more than 4 million new good-paying jobs however we need the support of parents teachers and the whole community to ensure students learn to use technology responsibly and safely in the vault school district also teachers have access to a computer document camera and a projector in all students k-8 have access to a computer in their classroom K through 5 students use computers in the classroom sixth through eighth grade students carry their computers from class to class and take them home every day six through eighth grade students should charge their computers nightly so they can be used throughout the day students are expected to take care of
002their computer at school and at home students should not leave their computer unattended students should transport their computer in a protective sleeve or backpack they should take care to not throw or drop their backpacks students should not pick up or carry the computer by the screen it should be carried by supporting the entire device from the bottom students should not slam the screen down they should also take care to touch the screens gently when necessary they scratch and crack easily students should not have drinks around their computers liquids and electronics never mix well students should take care to not get any crumbs or any other material in the keyboards they should never pop keys off of the keyboard or attempt to repair a damaged keyboard on their own students should not personalise their computers with
003stickers carving writing or any other means students are required to notify their teacher if their computer is accidentally damaged or not functioning within 24 hours the technology Department will take care of the repair and provide a loaner device in most cases intentional damage will be handled on a case-by-case basis with each student students may be subject to loss privileges disciplinary action legal action and parents or guardians may be financially responsible for up to five hundred dollars for the replacement or repair of the district issued mobile computing device in the event of intentional damage and/or violation of policies and guidelines as outlined in the technology agreement of the student parent handbook students are required to notify their teacher within 24 hours if their computer is stolen or lost if a computer is stolen from an off-campus
004location parents or guardians are required to file a police report within 48 hours and provide a copy of the report to the school administrator if a student withdraws from school he or she is required to turn the computer in students are also required to turn their computers in periodically throughout the school year missing devices will be handled on a case-by-case basis lost devices should be reported immediately so the district can use tracking software to initiate a recovery lost devices that are not reported by the student may be reported as stolen by the district parents or guardians may be financially responsible for up to $500 for the replacement of the computer if it is not reported within 24 hours each computer is checked out or assigned to a specific student the same applies to chargers for
005sixth through eighth grade students students should never trade computers or chargers internet filters are in place to try and prevent students from accessing inappropriate content no filter is perfect all students must be monitored online parents or guardians should monitor what students are doing on the computer at home students should report inappropriate content to their teacher so it can be blocked in the future students should never share passwords or write down passwords in an obvious place students should not share personal information online either like names addresses photos etc students should not ever send or encourage others to send abusive messages or engage in any form of cyber bullying students should not try and disrupt the bolts network in any way for example hacking modifying hardware or software they should also not attempt to install other software
006or modify the software or computer configuration on the bolts district computers the district tracks Student Activity online and archives all email the district has access to all data folders on the Balts network and access to all district managed resources please report accidental damage to your computer so the device can get repaired right away don't forget to report missing or stolen computers right away don't trade computers or chargers with other students and be gentle with your computer don't forget intentional damage will be handled on a case-by-case basis with each family it could result in charges of up to $500 loss of privileges disciplinary action or legal action technology is a priority in the Balts district in the case of accidental damage malfunctioning an accidental loss a loaner device will be provided if one is available students
007should charge their computer nightly so they are ready to go when they get to school students should not engage in cyberbullying or other rude behavior online report cyber bullies to your teacher students should not share personal information online and parents or guardians should monitor their children's activity online to find parent resources for online safety visit w-w-w org slash internet safety in the vault school district six through eighth grade students will be given mobile hotspots to use at home with their school issued laptops this will be free of charge to all six through eighth grade families a mobile hotspot allows you to connect to the internet in a place where you do not normally have the internet if you don't have the internet at home the mobile hotspot will allow you to connect to the Internet
008the school issued mobile hotspot and laptop are designed for student educational use when you log in to your school laptop at home it will automatically connect to the mobile hotspot and the Internet other devices in your home can also connect to the internet through the mobile hotspot however your internet connection will slow down as you connect more devices at the same time it's very important to note the mobile hotspot also connects you to the vault Elementary School District computer network this means school employees can find out what you're doing on your school laptop at home and keep a record of it any files created are the property of a bolts Elementary School District and may be deleted if considered inappropriate in particular electronic mail internet searches and other direct electronic communication are not private and
009may be read and monitored by school employees the mobile hotspot has a filter to block inappropriate internet content the filter meets the requirements of the child Internet Protection Act CIPA please do not try to disable the filter no internet filter is perfect and it is impossible to control access to all controversial materials the district believes of valuable information and interaction available on our network and the internet far outweigh the possibility that users may experience material inconsistent with the educational goal of the district or state or US Department of Education the bulk school district is not responsible or liable for any service interruptions changes or consequences resulting from system use even if these arise from circumstances under the control of the district the bots Elementary School District may make additional rules as needed for the operation
010of the system thank you for your attention today we hope you enjoy the technology from the vault School District