To maintain accurate inventory and device accountability, students transferring to a different OKCPS school must return their assigned device to their original school before withdrawal. Upon enrollment at the new site, the student will be assigned a device from the receiving school’s inventory following standard distribution protocols.

To ensure that all devices remain functional, secure, and ready for the upcoming school year, all student-assigned devices must be returned at the end of the academic year. Site principals are responsible for following District-established collection schedules, communicating deadlines to families, and ensuring devices are properly inspected for damage on a regular basis. All device repairs must be requested through an iiQ work order.

Proper care helps extend device life and minimize disruptions to learning. All users are expected to:

• Keep devices in protective cases provided by the district.

• Avoid exposing devices to liquids, extreme temperatures, heavy pressure, or impacts.

• Never remove or tamper with district property tags, asset labels, or identification numbers.

• Clean screens gently using only a dry microfiber cloth.

• Handle devices with care when transporting to and from school (for Take-Home devices) or between classrooms (elementary).

Following these simple care guidelines helps protect district assets and ensures devices remain available for learning.

When appropriate, Educational Technology (EdTech) is integrated into daily instruction to support academic achievement, foster student engagement, and prepare learners for the demands of a digital world. Teachers guide students in responsible device use, model digital citizenship, and actively monitor device-based activities during instruction.

If a student forgets to bring their assigned device (in Take-Home schools), teachers may provide alternative assignments, pair students with peers for collaborative work, or allow use of a temporary loaner device during the class period. Loaner devices must be returned at the end of each day and are not issued for at-home use.

In In-Class models, device storage and charging procedures are adapted to match the daily instructional flow of each grade level.

• Elementary Schools (PreK-4): Devices are typically stored and charged in classroom-based carts. Each day, students retrieve their assigned device from the cart for use during instruction and return it when not in use. All devices are returned to the cart, where they are secured and charged overnight.

• Secondary Schools (Grades 5-12): Because students move between multiple classrooms throughout the day, devices are made available in individual classrooms and returned to classroom charging stations at the end of each class period. Teachers are responsible for the proper return and storage of devices between class changes.

In Take-Home models, students are expected to fully charge devices at home each evening. While some limited in-class charging may be available, students should not depend on school charging access and are expected to arrive with fully charged devices each day. Students who regularly arrive with an uncharged device may lose the take-home privilege.

Proper care helps extend device life and minimize disruptions to learning. All users are expected to:

• Keep devices in protective cases provided by the district.

• Avoid exposing devices to liquids, extreme temperatures, heavy pressure, or impacts.

• Never remove or tamper with district property tags, asset labels, or identification numbers.

• Clean screens gently using only a dry microfiber cloth.

• Handle devices with care when transporting to and from school (for Take-Home devices) or between classrooms (elementary).

Following these simple care guidelines helps protect district assets and ensures devices remain available for learning.