Technology Policy

Computers / Other Technology: Technology devices such as tablets and/or laptops may be available to children on a limited basis, and all games and applications will be age appropriate.  Children will be directly supervised and online games will only be accessed through DCSD web filters.  Program personnel may enforce additional guidelines limiting or prohibiting the possession and use of portable electronic devices as appropriate to program needs.  Staff shall account for children and ensure they know children’s location by providing active supervision and conducting regular headcounts while children are utilizing technology devices.  Children are supervised at all times by an assigned staff member. 

Personal Technology Devices:  Parents are reminded that the program is not responsible for damaged, missing, or stolen personal technology devices.   Program personnel may enforce additional guidelines limiting or prohibiting the possession and use of portable electronic devices as appropriate to program needs. Staff shall account for children and ensure they know children’s location by providing active supervision and conducting regular headcounts while children are using personal technology devices.  Children are supervised at all times by an assigned staff member. 

Children are not permitted to use personal technology devices during program time unless specific permission is granted by BASE staff for the purpose of a program activity or homework assistance. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in the phone being collected by BASE staff and returned to a parent/guardian at dismissal.