TECHNOLOGY USE GUIDELINES 

TECHNOLOGY USE 

Detailed information, including family resources and the full text of the EPSD Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) can be reviewed on the EPSD Family Tech Resources Page. All students and their parents are responsible for viewing the AUP at least annually, as it clearly outlines students' rights and responsibilities specific to the use of technology devices, networks, and internet resources in the EPSD.

Students can see how to submit a Help Desk ticket by viewing this document.

Teachers and other staff members can enter a Help Desk ticket on behalf of a student. Parents in need of support can work with their child to enter a Help Desk entry using their @eastpennsd.org username and password.  Parents please include your email address, so that we can respond to you directly.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Ownership of the district-issued devices (Chromebooks, iPads, or laptops) rests with the East Penn School District and is only to be used by the student the device has been issued to; students will not share it with others, including family members. Students will follow the guidelines set forth in EPSD Policy 815, the Acceptable Use of Technology Resources, Electronic Communication and Information Systems. 

Students are to return district-owned devices and accessories upon withdrawal from the district or upon graduation.  Third party accessories will not be accepted; replacement chargers can be purchased at the student’s school. 

It is the responsibility of the student to keep the assigned device and accessories secure and protected at all times.  Methods to protect the device include:

• keeping drinks, food, and other harmful materials away from the device.

• keeping the device out of extreme temperatures.

• never leaving the device unattended and susceptible to theft.

Financial restitution may be sought for negligent or intentional damage.  Negligent damage may include loss or misuse of accessories (charger), spilling a drink on the device causing it to malfunction, or exposing it to extreme temperatures.  Students are not to place stickers on their devices, the cover, or to remove the asset tag from the device; doing so is the equivalent of destroying school property and may result in school consequences.  Intentional damage will be determined by the building administration, and an invoice will be issued for the damage.

If a device is reported lost, stolen or missing, the following actions will be taken to recover the device:

1. The student should report the device missing to a staff member at their assigned school who will then notify the Technology Department. 

2. Geo-location services on the device may be activated, and the device may be placed in lost mode or disabled to prevent others from using the device.

Please also read our FERPA notice regarding streaming.

What technology will be issued to me?

Secondary students who are attending EPSD in either hybrid or fully remote classes will receive one of the following: HP Flip X360 Chromebook G3 (11" screen), HP Flip X360 Chromebook G3 Fortis (11" screen) or HP Flip X360 Chromebook G1 (11" screen) and a charger. 

• Generation 1 Chromebooks have a replacement cost of $100.

• Generation 3 Chromebooks have a replacement cost of $190.

• Generation 3 Fortis Chromebooks have a replacement cost of $327.84.

• Replacement chargers are $40.