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. 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.

The Principal 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. 

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.

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 reformat and reimage.

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.

Cross References: 3270F Internet Access Conduct Agreement

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

Revised: 04/22/2025