District technology includes, but is not limited to: computers, the district's computer network including servers and wireless computer networking technology (wi-fi), the Internet, email, USB  drives,  wireless  access  points  (routers),  tablet  computers,  smartphones  and  smart devices,  telephones,  cellular  telephones,  personal  digital  assistants,  pagers,  MP3  players, wearable  technology,  any  wireless  communication  device  including  emergency  radios, and/or future technological innovations, whether accessed on or off site or through district-owned or personally owned equipment or devices.

The examples below are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Users should adhere to the same standards of expected behavior and use their own good judgment when using technology. 

Acceptable Use Examples

• Using technology for school-related activities and learning while following the same guidelines for safe, respectful, and responsible behavior online that I am expected to follow offline

• Using school resources carefully, and alert staff if there is any problem with their operation

• Alerting a teacher or other staff member if I see threatening, inappropriate, or harmful content (images, messages, posts) online

• Understanding that use of school technology is a privilege and and it can be revoked

• Being careful to protect the safety of myself and others

Unacceptable Use Examples

• Using school technologies in a way that could be harmful

• Attempting to find inappropriate images or content

• Engaging in cyberbullying, harassment, or disrespectful behavior toward others

• Posting personally-identifying information, about myself or others

• Agreeing to meet someone I meet online in real life

• Using language online that would be unacceptable in the classroom.

Except with permission (see forms below), students should not bring personally-owned devices (including laptops, tablets, smart phones, and cell phones) to school. 

If they are brought, with permission, they must be turned off and put away during school hours-unless otherwise instructed by a teacher or staff. If a student uses a personally owned device, with district permission, to access district technology, he/she shall abide by  all applicable Board  policies, administrative regulations, and this Acceptable Use Agreement. 

Any such use of a personally owned device may subject the contents of the device and any communications sent or received on the device to disclosure pursuant to a lawful subpoena or public records request.

• Users should not share any personal information online. 

• Users should protect personal information of themselves and others. Users should never agree to meet someone they meet online in real life without parental permission.

• Users should bring any message, comment, image, or anything else online that could be concerning for personal safety, to the attention of a trusted adult immediately.

• Users should also recognize that among the valuable content online is unverified, incorrect, or inappropriate content. Users should use trusted sources when conducting research via the Internet.

• Users should be mindful to avoid posting anything online that they wouldn't want parents, teachers, or future colleges or employers to see. Once something is online, it may not be possible to remove it, and it can be shared and spread in ways never intended

• Personal social media accounts may not be accessed via a district-issued device or on the district network. 

• Social Media should be used responsibly, carefully, legally, and under the close supervision of an adult.

• Many social media accounts are restricted by age. As age-appropriate, families are encouraged to have regular conversations about social media use expectations. 

• Activity that occurs off campus and on a person device may still result in a school consequence to the extent that it impacts the school community

CHROMEBOOK DEVICES 

The Bennett Valley Union School District does provide learners with devices to promote learning outside of the classroom.  Use of school-issued mobile devices off the school network may be monitored. Users should abide by the same acceptable use policies when using school devices on and off campus.

Student Responsibility -Chromebook

• The Chromebook is an educational tool and is intended for educational purposes only. 

• Users are expected to treat these devices with extreme care and caution.  Students are responsible for the general care of their Chromebook and for bringing their charged device for use during their instructional day unless otherwise specified.

• Users should report any loss, damage, or malfunction to the district Technology Director immediately

• Users may be financially accountable for any damage resulting from negligence or misuse.

Terms of Use - Chromebook

• The Chromebook is considered district property while the student is enrolled at school in the Bennett Valley Union School District. 

• The student shall return the Chromebook and power cord in good operating condition to Bennett Valley Union School District at the designated date and time set forth by the District. 

• If the student terminates enrollment with the District for any reason, he or she must return the Chromebook and power cord to the site/District within seven days. 

• The District may require the student to return the Chromebook and power cord without notice, at any time and for any reason.

Use of Equipment - Chromebook

• In accordance with BVUSD Board Policy 6161.2 (Damaged or Lost Instructional Materials), students are responsible for the proper care of school issued property and the equipment. 

• Parents/guardians will be responsible for District-owned technology property that is issued to their student(s) and shall be responsible for reparation equal to the current replacement cost.