Dear Fraser Families:

It is an exciting time for Fraser Public Schools. This year, your child will receive a MacBook to support the instructional work done in our classrooms. Each student (Grades 9-12) will be given a MacBook and protective case to use throughout the school year.

Fraser Public Schools has worked hard to research the best device for instructional uses and impact on learning.

In order for your student to use the device at home and at school, please carefully read the:

1. Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook

2. Board Policy on Technology and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety.

3. Either the Under 18 or Over 18 MacBook agreement. 


4. Parent/Guardian MacBook Agreement and Release. 


5. Laptop Opt In/Opt Out Form. 


As you read through the above documents with your child, please digitally sign and submit the:

• Student Policy documents
• Parent Policy documents

If you have questions or concerns, please contact your building principal, Mr. Ryan Sines, at ryan.sines@fraserk12.org  or 586-439-7202.

Thank you!

Fraser Public Schools

Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook

1.     The use of the MacBook is a privilege and with that privilege all users have no expectation of privacy in e-mail, data on the MacBook or server, network communications, Internet use, video recording, and all other technologies available on or through the MacBook.  The School District is the owner of the MacBook and therefore all users understand that their use of the MacBook can and may be strictly monitored electronically or otherwise by School District personnel at any time.

2.       Users shall not install any software on the MacBook or download any applications without the express prior permission of the School District’s [Director of Technology]. 

3.     The student is not permitted to install software on the assigned MacBook from other iTunes accounts nor connect MacBook to a computer with a different iTunes account configured on it. 

4.     Use of the MacBook for fraudulent or illegal copying, communication, taking or modification of material in violation of law is prohibited and will be referred to federal authorities.  The illegal use of copyrighted software is prohibited.  The School District upholds the copyright laws of the United States as they apply to computer programs or licenses owned or licensed by the School District.  Such action is also governed by the School District policy.

5.     Users shall not knowingly or intentionally introduce a virus, worm, Trojan horse, rootkit, or engage in any other malicious action affecting the MacBook.

6.     Users shall not attempt to obtain any other user’s password(s) and shall not read, copy or alter other user’s data without their permission.  Users shall not intentionally seek information, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the MacBook.

7.     Users shall not knowingly or intentionally allow other users to use their identity/password(s) to access School District technology resources and computer systems, or iTunes accounts.  All users shall maintain the security and confidentiality of their identity/password(s).  Users shall not use an MacBook or iTunes account that has been logged in under another user’s name.  Users shall immediately notify the School District if a security problem is suspected or identified.

8.     Users shall not use the MacBook for purposes other than for School District-related business.  The MacBook shall not be used for illegal activity, for-profit purposes, lobbying, campaigning, advertising, fundraising, transmitting offensive materials, hate mail, mass e-mailing, discriminating remarks, or obtaining or sending obscene or pornographic material.

9.     Users shall not use the MacBook to harass or intimidate.

10.   Users shall not download or install any programs, files, technology, games or other electronic media without the written permission of the School District’s [Director of Technology].

11.   Users shall report any problems or malfunctions with the MacBook to the main office within one school day of detection of the problem.

12.   The School District may, at any time, make determinations that particular uses of the Internet and Technology Resources are not consistent with the goals or mission of the School District and prohibit such uses.

13.   Users shall not play video games, visit chat rooms or otherwise use the MacBook for non-academic purposes.

14.   The School District in its sole discretion reserves the right to terminate the availability of the MacBook at any time.

15.   The School District reserves the right to:

a.     Make determinations as to whether specific uses of the MacBook and iTunes are consistent with its goals, educational mission, policies and/or procedures;

b.     Monitor and keep records of MacBook, Internet, and iTunes use;

c.      Terminate user’s privileges to access and use the MacBook and other School District technology resources to prevent unauthorized activity.

16.   Failure to follow the policy, procedures, rules and regulations of the School District may result in termination of the user’s privilege to access the MacBook and other School District technology resources.  In addition, the user may be subject to other disciplinary or legal action.

17.   Parents or legal guardians of users under the age of eighteen have the right to revoke their student’s iTunes account or use of the MacBook.

18.   Each user shall be responsible for any and all damages to the MacBook resulting from their deliberate or willful acts.

19.   All School District policies and procedures, including the Student Handbook, apply to the use of the MacBook and iTunes account.

20.   Administration has the discretion to prohibit, allow, and otherwise regulate the use of the MacBook during the school day.

21.   Each teacher has the discretion to allow and regulate the use by students of their MacBook in the classroom and on specific projects.

22.   In the classroom, students may use their MacBook only for the purpose of accessing materials that are relevant to the classroom curriculum.

23.   The school's network filters will be applied to the MacBook’s connection to the Internet and other Technology Resources.

24.   Users are expected to charge their MacBook prior to school and run their MacBook on battery power while at school.

25.   Users shall maintain their MacBook in silent mode at all times when on school property, unless otherwise permitted by school staff.

26.   Users shall not record, transmit or post images or video of a person or persons on campus during school activities and/or hours, unless provided with written authorization by a teacher or administrator in compliance with School District policies and procedures.

27.   Use of the MacBook is prohibited in the following areas/situations:

a.     Locker rooms

b.     Bathrooms

c.      Any private areas used for the purpose of changing clothes

d.     Any other areas as designated by administration

28.   Students shall not use their MacBook to cheat on assignments or tests.

29.   Users shall not print from their MacBook to School District printers without the prior authorization of school staff.

Disclaimer:             

The School District will make every effort to provide appropriate technology resources, however, the School District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the MacBook and iTunes account it is providing.  The School District shall not be responsible for any damages incurred by a user of the MacBook or iTunes account, including loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions. In no event shall the School District be liable for any damages (whether direct, indirect, special     or consequential) arising out of the use of the MacBook or iTunes acount, accuracy or correctness of information contained therein, or related directly or indirectly to any failure or delay of access to the Internet or other network application.

7540.03 - STUDENT EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY

Technology has fundamentally altered the ways in which information is accessed, communicated, and transferred in society. As a result, educators are continually adapting their means and methods of instruction, and the way they approach student learning, to incorporate the vast, diverse, and unique resources available through the Internet. The Board provides Education Technology so that students can acquire the skills and knowledge to learn effectively and live productively in a digital world. The Board of Education provides students with access to the Internet for limited educational purposes only and utilizes online educational services to enhance the instruction delivered to its students. The District’s Internet system does not serve as a public access service or a public forum, and the Board imposes reasonable restrictions on its use consistent with its limited educational purpose.

This policy and its related administrative guidelines and the Student Code of Conduct govern students’ use of the District’s computers, laptops, tablets, personal communication devices (as defined by Policy 5136), network, and Internet connection and online educational services ("Education Technology" or "Ed-Tech"). The due process rights of all users will be respected in the event there is a suspicion of inappropriate use of the Education Technology. Users have no right or expectation to privacy when using the Ed-Tech (including, but not limited to, privacy in the content of their personal files, e-mails, and records of their online activity while on the network and Internet).

This policy and its related administrative guidelines and the Student Code of Conduct also govern students’ use of the their personal communication devices (that is, according to Policy 5136, computers, laptops, tablets, e-readers, cellular/mobile telephones, smartphones, and any other web-enabled device), when connected to the District’s network, the District’s Internet connection, and online educational services ("Education Technology" or "Ed-Tech"). The due process rights of all users will be respected in the event there is a suspicion of inappropriate use of the Education Technology. Users have no right or expectation to privacy when using the Ed-Tech (including, but not limited to, privacy in the content of their personal files, e-mails, and records of their online activity while on the network and Internet).

First, and foremost, the Board may not be able to technologically limit access, to services through its Educational Technology to only those services and resources that have been authorized for the purpose of instruction, study and research related to the curriculum. Unlike in the past when educators and community members had the opportunity to review and screen materials to assess their appropriateness for supporting and enriching the curriculum according to adopted guidelines and reasonable selection criteria (taking into account the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of the students who would be exposed to them), access to the Internet, because it serves as a gateway to any publicly available file server in the world, opens classrooms and students to electronic information resources that may not have been screened by educators for use by students of various ages.

Pursuant to Federal law, the Board has implemented technology protection measures which protect against (e.g., filter or block) access to visual displays/depictions/materials that are obscene, constitute child pornography, and/or are harmful to minors, as defined by the Children’s Internet Protection Act. At the discretion of the Board or the Superintendent, the technology protection measures may be configured to protect against access to other material considered inappropriate for students to access. The Board also utilizes software and/or hardware to monitor online activity of students to restrict access to child pornography and other material that is obscene, objectionable, inappropriate and/or harmful to minors. The Superintendent or designee may temporarily or permanently unblock access to websites or online education services containing appropriate material, if access to such sites has been inappropriately blocked by the technology protection measures. The determination of whether material is appropriate or inappropriate shall be based on the content of the material and the intended use of the material, not on the protection actions of the technology protection measures.

Parents/guardians are advised that a determined user may be able to gain access to services on the Internet that the Board has not authorized for educational purposes. In fact, it is impossible to guarantee students will not gain access through the Internet to information and communications that they and/or their parents/guardians may find inappropriate, offensive, objectionable or controversial. Parents/Guardians assume risks by consenting to allow their child to participate in the use of the Internet. Parents/Guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children should follow when using Education Technology. The Board supports and respects each family's right to decide whether to apply for independent student access to the Education Technology.

The technology protection measures may not be disabled at any time that students may be using the Education Technology, if such disabling will cease to protect against access to materials that are prohibited under the Children's Internet Protection Act. Any student who attempts to disable the technology protection measures will be subject to discipline.

Pursuant to Federal law, students shall receive education about the following:

 
A.safety and security while using e-mail, chat rooms, social media, and other forms of direct electronic communications
 
B. the dangers inherent with the online disclosure of personally identifiable information
 
C. the consequences of unauthorized access (e.g., "hacking") cyberbullying and other unlawful or inappropriate activities by students online, and
 

D. unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors
Staff members shall provide instruction for their students regarding the appropriate use of technology and online safety and security as specified above. Furthermore, staff members may monitor the online activities of students while at school.

Monitoring may include, but is not necessarily limited to, visual observations of online activities during class sessions; or use of specific monitoring tools to review browser history and network, server, and computer logs.

Building principals are responsible for providing training so that Internet users under their supervision are knowledgeable about this policy and its accompanying guidelines. The Board expects that staff members will provide guidance and instruction to students in the appropriate use of the Education Technology. Such training shall include, but not be limited to, education concerning appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response. All Internet users (and their parents if they are minors) are required to consent to, either in written or by electronic means, an agreement to abide by the terms and conditions of this policy and its accompanying guidelines.

Students will be assigned a school email account that they are required to utilize for all school-related electronic communications, including those to staff members and individuals and/or organizations outside the District with whom they are communicating for school-related projects and assignments. Further, as directed and authorized by their teachers, they shall use their school-assigned email account when signing-up/registering for access to various online educational services, including mobile applications/apps that will be utilized by the student for educational purposes.

Students and staff members are responsible for good behavior on the Board's computers/network and the Internet just as they are in classrooms, school hallways, and other school premises and school sponsored events. Communications on the Internet are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communication apply. The Board does not sanction any use of the Education Technology that is not authorized by or conducted strictly in compliance with this policy and its accompanying guidelines.

Students shall not access social media for personal use from the District’s network, but shall be permitted to access social media for educational use in accordance with their teacher’s approved plan for such use.

Users who disregard this policy and its accompanying guidelines may have their use privileges suspended or revoked, and disciplinary action taken against them. Users of the Board’s Education Technology are personally liable, both civilly and criminally, for uses of the Education Technology not authorized by this Board policy and its accompanying guidelines.

The Board designates the Superintendent and Technology Director/CTO as the administrators responsible for initiating, implementing, and enforcing this policy and its accompanying guidelines as they apply to the use of the District’s Education Technology and the Internet for instructional purposes.

Student MacBook Agreement For

Students Under Age 18

STUDENTS PLEASE READ AND SIGN BELOW.

 Student MacBook Agreement For Students Under Age 18

All Student users of the MacBook on school property are required to sign this Student MacBook Agreement (the “Agreement”) in order to receive authorization to use the MacBook. Fraser Public Schools (the “School District”) does not authorize any use of the MacBook which are not conducted in strict compliance with this Agreement and the School District’s Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook. Your signature below indicates that you have read the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the School District’s Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook carefully and understand their significance.

1.        I have reviewed and will abide by the Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook at all times.

2.        I will take good care of my assigned MacBook and accessories.

3.        I will keep my MacBook secure at all times.

4.        I will not loan my MacBook to anyone.

5.        I will bring my MacBook to school fully charged and ready for use each day.

6.        I will not disassemble, repair, damage, hack or subvert the security of the MacBook.

7.        I will not have my MacBook out in bathrooms or locker rooms.

8.        I agree to abide by all policies governing the use of my MacBook, both in school and outside of school.

9.        I understand that my MacBook is subject to inspection by staff at any time and that it remains the property of Fraser Public Schools.

10.      I understand that I am responsible for any damage to or loss of the MacBook.

11.      I will file a report with the main office in the event of loss/theft/damage/equipment failure within one school day.

12.      I will return the MacBook, case and cables in good working order as directed.

13.      I consent to, and understand that, the School District may collect and examine the MacBook when a student is suspected of violating the School District’s policies, rules and procedures.

14.      I understand and agree that the School District assumes no responsibility for my use the MacBook or iTunes and I assume the risks associated with use of the MacBook and iTunes, including, but not limited to, intentionally or unintentionally gaining access to information and communications that I find inappropriate, offensive, controversial, or otherwise objectionable.

15.      I understand that violating the School District’s Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook may result in having my use privileges of the School District’s MacBook or iTunes suspended or revoked, and that I may be further subject to disciplinary action, in accordance with the School District Student Code of Conduct, or other legal action.

Student MacBook Agreement For

Students Age 18 and Over

STUDENTS PLEASE READ AND SIGN BELOW.

Student MacBook Agreement For Students Age 18 and Over

All Student users of the MacBook on school property are required to sign this Student MacBook Agreement and Release (the “Agreement”) in order to receive authorization to use the MacBook. Fraser Public Schools (the “School District”) does not authorize any use of the MacBook which are not conducted in strict compliance with this Agreement and the School District’s Procedure and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook. Your signature below indicates that you have read the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the School District’s Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook carefully and understand their significance.

 

1.      I have reviewed and will abide by the Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook at all times.

2.      I will take good care of my assigned MacBook and accessories.

3.      I will keep my MacBook secure at all times.

4.      I will not loan my MacBook to anyone.

5.      I will bring my MacBook to school fully charged and ready for use each day.

6.      I will not disassemble, repair, damage, hack or subvert the security of the MacBook.

7.      I will not have my MacBook out in bathrooms or locker rooms.

8.      I agree to abide by all policies governing the use of my MacBook, both in school and outside of school.

9.      I understand that my MacBook is subject to inspection by staff at any time and that it remains the property of Fraser Public Schools.

10.   I understand that I am responsible for any damage to or loss of the MacBook. I understand that I, and/or my parent(s) or guardian(s) are financially responsible for damage to or the loss of the MacBook, as well as for any costs incurred due to my use of the MacBook or iCloud account.

11.   I will file a report with the main office in the event of loss/theft/damage/equipment failure within one school day.

12.   I will return the MacBook, case and cables in good working order as directed.

13.   I consent to, and understand that, the School District may collect and examine the MacBook when a student is suspected of violating the School District’s policies, rules and procedures.

14.   I understand and agree that the School District assumes no responsibility for my use the MacBook or iCloud and I assume the risks associated with use of the MacBook and iCloud, including, but not limited to, intentionally or unintentionally gaining access to information and communications that I find inappropriate, offensive, controversial, or otherwise objectionable.

15.   I understand that violating the School District’s Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook may result in having my use privileges of the School District’s MacBook or iCloud suspended or revoked, and that I may be further subject to disciplinary action, in accordance with the School District Student Code of Conduct, or other legal action.

16.   I hereby agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless in my personal capacity the School District as well as its board members, school teachers, employees administrators, and adult volunteers, from any claims arising out my violation of, or conduct inconsistent with, the School District’s Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook and the Student MacBook Agreement, including, but not limited to, claims arising from materials my/our child may download or relationships he/she may establish with people online, whether such claims arise from Internet use through school accounts or personal accounts.

Parent/Guardian MacBook Agreement and Release

1.     I/We have read and understand the terms of the Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook and the Student MacBook Agreement and have discussed them with my/our child.

2.     I/We have read and understand the terms of the Parent MacBook Agreement and Release.

3.     I/We give permission to the School District to open an iCloud /Mac App Store user account for my/our child.

4.     I/We consent to and understand that School District staff may monitor my/our child’s electronic communications, including e-mail and files that he/she downloads, as well as consent to allow my/our child to use the MacBook and iCloud account and I/we assume the risks associated with my/our child’s use of the MacBook and iCloud / Mac App Store account.

5.     I/We have discussed the Fraser Public Schools MacBook Agreement with my child and will support the School District in guiding my child in using the MacBook outside of school as an educational tool.

6.     I/We understand that I am responsible for monitoring and guiding my child’s activity outside of the school day to ensure appropriate access to the Internet and use of the MacBook.

7.     I/We understand that I, and or my student are financially responsible for damage to or the loss of the MacBook, as well as for any costs incurred due to my student’s use of the MacBook or iCloud / Mac App Store account.

MacBook Fees for accidental damage:

• 1st incident – parent pays $50
• 2nd incident – parent pays $100
• 3rd incident – parent pays full replacement cost of device ($1,116)

MacBook fee for theft: (police report required within 7 days):

• Parent pays full replacement cost of device ($1,116) plus cost of missing accessories

 MacBook Fee for Malicious Damage:

• Parent pays full replacement cost of device ($1,116) plus cost of damaged accessories

Miscellaneous Part Damage (charger, case, etc.):

• Please see associated fees on Fraser Public Schools Website

8.     I/We hereby agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless, in both my/our personal capacity, and as guardian of my/our child, the School District as well as its board members, school teachers, employees administrators, and adult volunteers, from any claims arising out of my/our child’s violation of, or conduct inconsistent with, the School District’s Acceptable Use Procedures and Rules and the Student MacBook Agreement, including, but not limited to, claims arising from materials my/our child may download or relationships he/she may establish with people online, whether such claims arise from Internet use through school accounts or personal accounts.

MacBook Opt In/Opt Out Form

PARENT APPROVAL

 Prior to a student being allowed to take their MacBook from school, the parent must have read and completed the following:

1. Student must attend an orientation session on the technology device rollout

2. Parent and Student Reviewed the Procedures and Rules for the Acceptable Use of the MacBook

3.          Parent and Student Signed the Parent and Student MacBook Agreement and Release

Having completed the above, please choose if you would like your student to take their MacBook home from school.

If your child choses to take home their MacBook, understand that by doing so, you are responsible for monitoring its use, monitoring safe internet usage at home, as discussed in the Fraser Schools MacBook Rules and in the Acceptable Use policies.

If you do not want your child to take their MacBook home, Fraser High School will have a process for your child to follow daily. It will be their responsibility to follow these procedures.

Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s),

We are writing to inform you of an exciting new instructional tool that will soon be implemented at Fraser High School: turnitin.com.  Turnitin.com is an online service used by many post-secondary institutions and secondary schools all over the country to help teachers provide high-quality, timely feedback on student work and assist students in revising written work. Turnitin also helps prepare students for post-secondary writing by guiding them to cite quoted work effectively to avoid plagiarism. This is a very effective way to discourage intentional and unintentional academic dishonesty as well as to help students understand plagiarism and learn how to be confident in their work and writing ability. As Turnitin.com is widely utilized in post-secondary settings, use of it in their high school classes will also familiarize students with the process and reporting of the service so they know what to expect when they need to use it in other educational institutions.

Students who use the turnitin.com service are required to create an academic account and submit their work for their personal review, teacher feedback, and grading.  The program stores all student work in a database against which future work can be compared. This process will assist students in avoiding plagiarizing as well as stop other students from taking credit for the work of their peers.  This feature of the Turnitin.com service also discourages students from turning in the same assignment for two different classes, which is another form of academic dishonesty.

Turnitin.com’s user agreement requires parental permission for students under 18 years of age in order to use their services.  Therefore, we are asking all parents/guardians to review the turnitin.com user agreement (https://turnitin.com/agreement.asp).  Please note that turnitin.com does not store student names or any demographic information in their database and is compliant with all student privacy laws.  

Also, any student wanting their writing removed from the turnitin.com database after submission can request to do so. If you want your child utilizing this service, please fill out this  form.   Permission will be considered to be granted if you fill out this form.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the building principals.