CTE_BYOD_AGREEMENT

Northeast Texas CTE Center will provide students access to Consortium Devices as well as allow BYOD access. This contract is for BYOD access.

BYOD Procedure:

(1) Watch PowerPoint: YOU MUST WATCH POWERPOINT BEFORE SIGNING THIS CONTRACT

(2) Read BYOD Responsible Use Policy

(3) Sign Agreement Form BEFORE coming to the Center

(4) Request Account from Meraki Splash Page once you are at the Center.

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Responsible Use Policy for NTCTE Center

Technology is essential to facilitate creative problem solving, information fluency, and collaboration skills we see in today’s global economy. While we want all students to be active contributors in our connected world, we also want them to be safe, legal, and responsible. This Responsible Use Policy (RUP) supports our vision of technology use and upholds in our users a strong sense of digital citizenship. This policy applies to all CTE Consortium computers & networks (including the resources made available by them), and all devices connected to those networks.

Responsible Use and Digital Citizenship

Follow the Procedures: Before I use a personal device on the CTE Center network, I will submit the form below and request access from the Meraki splash page.

I PROMISE TO:

Respect Myself: I will select online and device names that are appropriate, and I will be polite and use appropriate language/content in all online posts.

Protect Myself: I will not publish personal details, contact details or a schedule of activities for myself or anyone else. I understand that unless otherwise authorized, I am the owner of my accounts, and I am responsible for all activity initiated by and/or performed under these accounts. I understand that it is my responsibility to appropriately secure my account credentials. I understand that I am responsible for maintaining all of my own data. If I am uncertain whether a specific computer activity is permitted or appropriate, I will ask the staff before engaging in that activity.

Respect Others: I will not use technologies to bully or tease other people. I will not make audio or video recordings of students/employees without their prior permission. I understand that posing as someone else is forbidden. I will not pose as a user other than myself when online. I will be careful and aware when printing to avoid wasting resources and printing unnecessary items.

Protect Others: I will help maintain a safe computing environment by notifying appropriate campus officials of inappropriate behavior, vulnerabilities, risks, and breaches involving campus technology.

Respect Intellectual Property: I will suitably cite any and all use of websites, books, media, etc. I will respect all copyright laws.

Protect Intellectual Property: I will use the software and media that others produce only with permission.

General Policies: The purpose of the CTE CENTER user account is to access the network, district-provided resources, and facilitate student success, creativity, and engage in innovation. We use this network to support communication and collaboration. We use technology to extend research and information fluency, to collect and analyze data and to solve problems. When using a personal device, the user will only be allowed to access resources on the Internet or in the cloud.

Things to remember:

• Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility, and inappropriate use may result in cancellation of those privileges.

• NO CELL PHONES are allowed on this network!

• User accounts are owned by the Consortium; consequently, they are subject to the Open Records Act. All digital files associated with user accounts may be retrieved by staff at any time without prior notice and without the permission of any user. All activities are logged and documented. The Center reserves the right to monitor and use tracking software on all accounts in order to maintain system integrity and to ensure responsible use.

• Students should have no expectation of personal privacy in any matters stored in, created, received, or sent through the Consortium network. These are subject to review by the technology staff at any time, with or without notice, with or without cause and without the permission of any student or parent/guardian.

• A content filtering solution is in place in order to prevent access to certain sites that may contain inappropriate material, including pornography, weapons, illegal drugs, gambling, and any other material not deemed suitable by the Technology Department or Independent School District employees.

At this time, we do NOT allow devices with their own 3G access, air-cards, cellphone connections, MiFis or HotSpots etc. The Consortium is not responsible for the content accessed by users who connect via their own 3G/4G type service (cellphones, air-cards, etc.).

Government Laws: Technology is to be utilized in conformity with laws of the United States and the State of Texas. Violations include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Criminal Acts – These include, but are not limited to: unauthorized tampering, cyberstalking, vandalism, harassing email, child pornography, cyberbullying

2. Libel Laws - You may not publicly defame people through published material.

3. Copyright Violations - Copying, selling or distributing copyrighted material without the express written permission of the author or publisher (users should assume that all materials available on the Internet are protected by copyright), and/or engaging in plagiarism.

Bring Your Own Technology: The Center is now allowing staff members the option to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Staff may use a personal device in place of (or along with) their district assigned devices if they choose. Students may use a personal device in class for instructional use with teacher permission only or under special consideration by the Technology Staff.

I understand that if my device is damaged or stolen while on the CTE Center property, I will not hold the Center liable for the replacement or repair of my device. I understand that any data and/or SMS/MMS (texting) charges will not be reimbursed by the Center.

ALL PERSONAL DEVICES: Before using my BYOD device, I must get parent/guardian permission. I understand that for my device to be compatible with the BYOD initiative some software may need to be installed on the device. I understand that the CTE Center may provide accessories that can be installed and used with my personal device. These accessories will remain district property and will be maintained according to the currently established procedures in each district. At such time as I choose to leave the Center, any of the Center owned accessories will be returned prior to my last day, and I will be responsible for removing any licensed CTE Center provided software from my device(s).

I understand that I will only have access to the guest wireless service that the Center has provided. I understand that I will not have access to the wired network. I understand that my Internet will still be filtered by a content filter when I am connected to the guest wireless service.

Google Apps and Other Third-Party Accounts: In accordance with the Center's mission, goals, and vision for technology our students may require accounts in third-party systems. Many of these accounts will be used at school for school-related projects but may also be accessed outside of school with this contract. The use of these accounts will help our students to master effective and proper online communications as required in the PreK-12 Technology Applications Standards.

Consequences: I understand and will abide by this Responsible Use Policy. If I break this agreement, the consequences could include suspension of your accounts and network access. In addition, you could face disciplinary/legal action including but not limited to: criminal prosecution and/or penalty under appropriate state and federal laws. The following actions are not permitted and could result in the consequences outlined above:

• • Users may not attempt to disable or bypass the content filter.

  • Users may not illegally access or manipulate the information of a private database/system such as grade books and other student information systems.

  • Users may not install unauthorized network access points or other connections that may not effectively integrate with existing infrastructure.

  • Users may not use their accounts for non-school related activities including but not limited to:

  • Using the Internet for financial gain, personal advertising, promotion, non-government related fundraising, or public relations

  • Political activity: lobbying for personal political purposes, or activities such as solicitation for religious purposes

  • Users may not send, save, view, forward, or create harassing or offensive content/messages. Offensive material includes, but is not limited to, pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit material, sexual comments, jokes or images that would violate school policies. The school policies against harassment and discrimination apply to the use of technology.

The Consortium Technology Directors and the campus principals will deem what is considered to be inappropriate use of the computer network. They may suspend an account or network access at any time. In addition, the administration, faculty, and staff may request that a user’s account be suspended or denied at any time. By signing the form below you and your parent/guardian agree to this policy and all its requirements.

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