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Roosevelt School District is proud to use Apple technology on all our campuses. To support fair and equitable learning, each child has an iPad device at home and in the classroom. In the 21st Century, technology is necessary to equip our students with skills to enhance the educational experience. In RSD, our primary goal is to ensure all students' success.

Providing an iPad device to each child comes with certain obligations and responsibilities. Most importantly, regardless of where students use their devices (at home, school, or the park), they must be responsible digital citizens. All students must follow the requirements outlined in the RSD District’s Acceptable Use Policy. Students may lose access to their devices or be subject to other disciplinary action if they do not act safely, respectfully, and responsibly while using an iPad device.

Students will engage in digital literacy learning and application during the academic year through discovery, collaboration, and creation. Making digital tools accessible, flexible, and individualized is imperative for every student. Providing our students with rich, diverse learning experiences is critical. Ongoing personalized professional learning for teachers will strengthen high-quality instruction and provide a relevant experience for our learners. Engaged students support a thriving digital community to foster a pipeline to high school, college, and/or career.

Each student will receive the following items and accessories when enrolled in RSD:

• iPad - transported daily between home and school.

• Charging Cord - used to charge the iPad as much as necessary for learning.

• Protective Case - used to transport iPad at all times.

iPad Care
Each student is responsible for the overall care of his or her iPad, charging cord, and protective case. Damaged or malfunctioning iPads must be taken to the school office as soon as possible to be evaluated for repair. Please refrain from attempting to fix technology or taking it to an outside vendor for repairs or maintenance.

iPad Storage
Store iPads in the district-provided protective case in a safe place where students can constantly monitor them. Technology should never be left in a car or exposed to excessive heat or cold. Essentially, iPads should never be left unsupervised.

Filtering
Partnerships with families and community members are necessary to ensure safe and healthy online experiences for students. Along with teaching students digital citizenship skills, we also filter internet searching within the district community, both on-site and off-site. Web filtering allows appropriate websites to be accessed. RSD regularly updates the filter, but if inappropriate material bypasses the firewall, immediately report the information to your school’s administration. Keeping students safe is our priority; we have made the necessary changes to remove this material.

Parental Usage
We encourage parents/guardians to actively monitor and supervise students' use of iPads at home. Parents are encouraged to use student devices to communicate with teachers and school officials, check and monitor grades, and assist students with assignments.

RSD understands that accidents may happen with devices. If a student damages a device due to lack of proper care or intentional misuse, the student’s family will be responsible for the cost of device repair or replacement. For your convenience, the RSD School Board approved damage/theft fee schedule is on the following page.

If an iPad is stolen, the student’s family must submit a police report number to the school principal within 48 hours of discovering the theft. The student’s family will be held responsible for replacement cost of the lost/stolen iPad.

Our devices are equipped with trackable software (GPS location) that can be enabled if a device is lost or reported as stolen. The software is activated when:

• Requested by school administrator, in most cases, because the device has been lost on campus.

• The guardian reports the device as lost or stolen to the school administrator.

If the device is lost or damaged beyond repair, RSD will charge the student’s family based on the replacement cost of $400.

Lastly, we strive to provide an environment where every student feels safe, respected, and welcomed while using technology in RSD. Our goal is to ensure every child has equal access to materials and learning is fair for all learners. Technology serves as a tool to enhance the educational experience. For any reason if you should have questions about our 1:1 Apple iPad initiative, feel free to contact your child's school.

Many parents have their children carry a cellular phone or other electronic devices (such as an Apple watch or Fitbit) for before and/or after-school communication and safety purposes. Electronic devices can be disruptive in an educational environment but may also be used to enhance instruction. If parents have decided that a child must carry a cell phone or electronic device, parents and students must be aware of the following:

Roosevelt School District Policy states that the District does not assume responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, personal property. If your child has a cell phone or electronic device on campus or the bus and it is damaged or stolen, we will not be able to utilize administrative time to investigate the incident, nor will the District be able to take any financial responsibility for the cell phone or cell phone charges.

Cellular phones must be turned off and kept in backpacks at all times on campus, except before the ringing of the first bell at the start of the instructional day and after the last bell ringing at the end of the instructional day. This exception does not apply if the student is on the school bus. Cell phones and other electronic devices may be used during the school day as permitted by the school. If these rules are not followed, the cell phone may be confiscated and kept in the front office to be picked up by a parent or guardian after school.

Please help us keep our learning environment free from distractions. When it is necessary for a student to contact you during the day, we have telephones available in classrooms and the office. If you need an essential message to reach your child during the school day, you may contact the school office, and our staff will relay the message to your child.

Students may wear Apple Watches, Fitbits, or something similar during the school day, but only to tell the time. The teacher or administrator must permit any other use of the device.

At all times on all campuses, using technology (both district and personal devices) should be for academic purposes and/or supporting a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel safe. This includes respecting others’ privacy and not promoting negative behaviors through technology or social media while on campus. Using a personal device to record others without their permission while on campus violates their privacy and is strictly prohibited. This includes the recording of staff, students, and campus visitors