TOWNVIEWLAPTOP PROGRAM

Your Role and Responsibility as a Parent of a Townview Student

The Laptop Privilege

Technology is a plus at Townview Magnet Center

Teacher/ student digital access pushes students to forefront in college preparation

Engaged students are learning more, faster

Dallas ISD provides our laptops

Outstanding benefits for teaching and learning

2014 Dallas ISD Investment : $560,000

Lenovo Tablets/Lap Tops cost: $800 Cycle of laptops: Varies from 3 to 5 years

Your child will keep his/her laptop for several years ________________________________________________

We will collect the laptops at the end of the school year If the laptop is needed during the summer it can be arranged

through the Cluster Office at the Principal’s discretion

Laptop Use is a Privilege DISD Property

Student responsibility Care Personal use v. school use What can I do? What can’t I do? Being smart at home

Parent responsibility Setting up rules Monitoring and follow-up Financial liability for

repairs Lost or stolen lap tops

Student Responsibilities Parent Responsibilities

Acceptable Use Policy

Governs the use of any DISD owned computer Contract between student and DISD Designed for student safety, protection of DISD

property Teachers and all staff abide by same policy Students who violate the policy will lose their

laptops. Repeat violations may result in permanent loss of laptop privileges.

Safety on the Internet

Stay informed Check the physical condition at least once as

week Check the web history Monitor the websites your child can use Ensure that no material is downloaded on the

laptop Research Cyber Bullying Policies

Safety on the Internet Cont’d

Communicate Surf the Internet together Good practices is to periodically check

cell phones, gaming devices as well as laptops

Keep computer in a shared space!

Fall 2015PTA meeting

(Check with your PTA for the exact date and time)

What we see in laptop damages

Family members/friends changing settings Using online software to avoid blocked sites Broken screens Broken hinges Missing keys Water damage Food Damage Dirt, grime and insects Missing Stylus Laptops and Backpacks in one bag Laptop left unattended

What we see in AU violations

Using laptop to access unacceptable sites Changing settings Deleting history Illegal downloads: music, videos, games Chatting & Instant messaging Cyber-bullying and sexting Using it as a personal laptop

DISD Tracking and Monitoring

DISD monitors the use of laptops Theft Recovery Data management (including music & videos) Software Installations DISD does not monitor web cameras DISD & Townview Reserve the right to inspect the

laptops Physical damage Check internet history, software installations, and etc. Any other item necessary

Parent Financial Responsibility

STOLEN Laptop File a DPD Stolen Items Report within 24 hours File a Dallas ISD Police Stolen Items Report within

24 hours (must give serial # & DISD Decal) Bring copies of both reports to school within 48 hours

Option 1: Include laptop in your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Need to verify the coverage is detailed within the plan Verification of insurance needs to be submitted to

Cluster Office before Laptop Distribution

Parent Financial Responsibility

LAPTOP DAMAGE Except for malfunctions (manufacturer’s liability)

PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR ALL REPAIRS TO LAPTOPS

Option 2: Laptop Coverage

Purchase year long insurance coverage through the school Vendor (Safeware) $56

Covers dropping it, breaking it, stolen, accidental damage, power surge, natural disaster, fire

NO DEDUCTIBLE You will have to file a claim within 5 days if it is stolen

or broken Pay with a check to your Cluster Office

Parent Financial Responsibility

Insurance Policy Options (Homeowner vs District Insurance (Safeware))

Cost Lost/Stolen Laptop cost  $800* Broken LCD Repair Cost $130.00 Keyboard Repair Cost $75.00 Missing Keys Cost $75.00 Missing Red Track Ball Cost $30.00 Motherboard Replacement Cost $400.00 Lost/Stolen Charger $75 Lost/Damaged Carry Bag  $30 *Cost could vary from year to year depending on laptop

Laptop Protection: It’s ALL in the Bag!

All lap tops come with a protective bag.

A good lap top bag is essential to the protection of the computer

Do not put books in the lap top bags.

Laptop Service Procedures

When your issued laptop needs to be serviced you are to: Complete the Laptop Service Document (in Media

Center) Turn in your laptop before school, during lunch, or

after school with completed document (in Media Center)

Receive a loaner laptop Pick up your serviced laptop within 48 hours (Your laptop will be reimaged and wiped clean as part

of the maintenance)

Maintaining Files/Storage Space

All files that are created and saved on the laptop must be in the Cloud or

Students have access to OneDrive and GoogleDocs

Students also have option of storing on Thumbdrive

Forms to be Completed

1. Laptop Agreement Form

2. Parent/Guardian One-to-One Contract

3. Care and Cleaning of DISD Laptop

4. Student Laptop One-to-One Contract

5. Acceptable Use Policy

6. Laptop Offenses and Consequences

7. Laptop AU Violation Letter

To receive your laptop…

You must Pay for any missing textbooks or library books Sign and submit all required forms (6) Attend this orientation session Pledge to monitor your child’s use and care of their

laptop for the entire school year Either show proof of home owner’s insurance or

$56 for District Safeware Coverage If there is financial difficulty please see your

Cluster Office Laptops will be distributed in September

Technology One to One Laptop Program

We recommend that all students take one of these laptops

Special programs that individual laptops don’t have

These are connected to district EAD with internet connectivity and access that personal devices do not have

It is not mandatory but strongly suggested

Parent Portal

https://youtu.be/mq2WpXxLAZA

Please see your Cluster Office for assistance with signing up

Laptop Distribution

No earlier than September 21st

Last 2 weeks of September