Jerome Joint School District No. 261

STUDENTS 3275

District Provided Mobile Computing Devices

The Jerome Jt. School District is committed to providing a safe, rigorous, and engaging learning environment that

prepares all students to be career and college ready. Accessing and using technological resources is one of the

cornerstones of a 21st century education. This document describes the rules for acceptable use of school-issued

mobile computing devices. Using these resources responsibly will promote educational excellence by facilitating

resource sharing, fostering creativity, and promoting communication in a safe, secure environment for all users.

Distributing Mobile Computing Devices

Before they are issued a device, each student must submit a Student Mobile Computing Device Agreement and a

copy of Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks Policy. Each form must be signed by the student and by their parent or guardian if they are less than 18 years of age.

At the end of the school year, the school will collect all devices from students. At the school's discretion, students

may be issued devices to support summer programs.

The Superintendent shall establish procedures for the maintenance of records regarding the devices, including

tracking device, and which device is issued to which student.

Care and Safety

Students are responsible for the general care of the device they have been issued by the District and are expected

to observe the following precautions:

1. No food or drink is allowed next to a device while it is in use;

2. Insert and remove cords, cables, and removable storage devices carefully;

3. Shut down the device when not in use to conserve battery life,

4. Stickers, drawings, or permanent markers may not be used on the device;

5. Do not vandalize the device or any other school property;

6. The device must never be left in any unsupervised area,

7. Do not place anything near the device that could put pressure on the screen;

8. Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth;

9. The device should not be stored anyplace that is subject to extreme temperatures;

The Superintendent will designate an individual or office at the school level where devices must be taken if they

break or fail to work properly.

Use at School

The devices are intended for use at school each day. Students are responsible for bringing their device to all

classes, unless specifically advised not to do so by their teacher. Power cords must stay with the device at all times, and the device must be returned for recharging at the end of each school day. Repeated failures to comply with these requirements will result in disciplinary action.

Students without a device will use a computer in the classroom or a device from the lending pool depending upon

availability and the administrator’s discretion. This includes students whose devices are undergoing repair.

Sound must be muted or headsets must be used at all times unless the teacher directs otherwise.

Students may use printers in classrooms, the library, and computer labs with a teacher’s permission during class or

breaks. All printing should be limited to educational purposes.

While at no time does the device become the personal property of students or staff; students may place

individualized items on the device, which are limited to music, pictures, and other items that do not hinder the

network or device functionality.

Students may be permitted to select their own screen savers and backgrounds provided they are appropriate.

Screensavers, backgrounds, or other pictures containing guns, weapons, pornographic materials, inappropriate

language, alcohol, drugs, gang related symbols or pictures, the student’s password or other items deemed

inappropriate by the administration will result in disciplinary actions.

Student may not add options or upgrades to the device, change the operating system, or add unauthorized

software or safety controls.

Students shall refrain from downloading the TikTok app onto any District issued device. If TikTok has already been

downloaded onto a device issued to a student, the student shall delete the app or seek assistance from District

technology personnel OR the building principal in deleting it.

Should students or parents/guardians place personalized items on the device, such items may be accessed or

viewed by District staff at any time, for any reason, including randomly selected device reviews. No content placed

on District provided devices is privileged or confidential.

Managing Files

Once details are known about the availability of file space that is shared or is backed up automatically, the

Superintendent will set a procedure for where students and teachers should save important documents.

Students should also back up their work. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is not lost due to

mechanical failure or accidental deletion. Device malfunctions are not an acceptable excuse for not submitting

work.

Software

The software originally installed by the District must remain on the device in usable condition and be easily

accessible at all times.

From time to time the school may add or update software applications. The licenses for such software sometimes

require that the software be deleted from devices at the completion of a course. Periodic checks of devices will be

made to ensure that students have deleted software that is no longer required in class and that the school has not

exceeded its licenses.

All devices will be equipped with anti-virus protection software which will be upgraded regularly

It is the responsibility of individual students to be aware of additional software programs and files loaded onto

their device which are required for classes or school activities.

Students wishing to add additional software onto a device must first obtain the permission of the school’s

technology department. Any additional software must be appropriate for the school environment and comply with

the Internet Access Conduct Agreement. Violent games and computer images containing obscene or pornographic

material are banned. The technology department shall determine whether a game is violent, and the student may

appeal this decision to the building principal. Each student is responsible for ensuring that only licensed software is

loaded onto their device.

Inspection and Filtering

Filtering software will be used to prevent access to material considered inappropriate or harmful to minors.

Students may be selected at random or for cause to provide their device for inspection. If technical difficulties

occur or unauthorized software or any other violation of District policy is discovered, all files and the hard drive

may be reformatted. Only authorized software will be installed. The school does not accept responsibility for the

loss of any software or other materials deleted due to a re-format and re-image.

Electronic mail, network usage, and all stored files shall not be considered confidential and may be monitored at

any time by designated District staff to ensure appropriate use. The District will cooperate fully with local, State, or

federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to violations of law.

Remote Access of Devices

Devices may be equipped with the ability to be accessed remotely in the case of technical problems requiring

remote assistance, missing or stolen devices, or other for any other appropriate District purpose. A student does

not need to be asked for permission prior to remote software maintenance.

Acceptable Use

Access to the devices is a privilege and not a right. Each student and/or parent will be required to follow the

Internet Access Conduct Agreement and the Mobile Computing Device Acceptable Use Policy. Violation of these

policies, whether by the student or another party, while the device is in student custody may result in disciplinary

action for the student, possible revocation of device privileges, and/or contacting law enforcement authorities.

Protecting and Storing Devices

Students are expected to password protect their devices and shall keep their password confidential.

When students are not using their devices, the devices should be stored in their lockers. Students will return the

devices for storage and recharging each day at the end of the school day.

Under no circumstances should devices be left in unsupervised areas. Unsupervised areas include the school

grounds, the cafeteria, computer lab, locker rooms, library, unlocked classrooms, dressing rooms, and hallways.

Unsupervised devices will be confiscated by staff and taken to the building principal’s office. Disciplinary action

may be taken for leaving a device in an unsupervised location.

Repair of Devices

Students are to report all device problems to their teacher or the principal.

The Superintendent will issue a document clarifying student or parent responsibility for lost and damaged devices

when the details of the District’s insurance policy are known.

Cross References: 3270F Internet Access Conduct Agreement

3270P Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks

Legal References: Pub. L. 106-554 Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

47 USC § 254(h) Telecommunications Services for Certain Providers

47 USC § 254(l) Internet Safety Policy Requirement for Schools and

Libraries

IC § 18-6726 TikTok Use by State Employees on a State-Issued Device

Prohibited

Idaho Executive Order 2022-06

Policy History:

Adopted on: 11/28/2023