BYOD Policy

Parent and Student Signature Page

For Participation in the B.Y.O.D. Initiative

Any parent permitting their child to use a personally owned technology device in accordance with this agreement on Hilldale Public School District property, must read, sign, and return this agreement to the school.  Each student must be scheduled for and complete a required BYOD Orientation workshop prior to bringing their equipment to class.

1. The student is responsible for keeping his or her device in their possession or properly securing it, at all times.  District personnel are not responsible for the security or condition of the student’s personal devices. 
2. The student is responsible for the proper care of personal technology devices, including all maintenance and repair, replacement or modifications, and software updates necessary to effectively use the device. Guidance from IT Staff will be given if asked, but all hands-on maintenance must be provided by the owner.
3. The district reserves the right to confiscate and /or inspect personal technology devices if there is reason to believe that it was used to violate our policies, administrative procedures, school rules, or for general misconduct.  
4. Violations may result in the loss of privilege to use personal technology in school, and/or disciplinary and legal action, as appropriate. 
5. The student must comply with the teachers’ request to refrain from using a device, verify/display the authentication login screen, or to power down (turn off) the device.
6. The student may not use any device to record, transmit or post photos or video of a person without their knowledge and consent.  Images, video, and audio files recorded at school may not be transmitted or posted at any time, without the expressed permission of a district faculty member.
7. The student should only use personal technology devices with consent and under the direct supervision of district faculty member.
8. All users are required to utilize the District’s secured wireless network to access the Internet.

  Note:  The use of private 3G & 4G wireless connections is not allowed!

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Print Student's Name _________________________________       Grade: ____________

I understand and agree to abide by the BYOD agreement and applicable policy and guidelines.  I further understand that violations may result in the loss of my network and/or device privileges, and possibly other disciplinary or legal actions.

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Student's Signature                                                                                 Date

As a parent I understand that my child will be responsible for abiding by the above policy and guidelines.  I have read and discussed this with her/him and they understand the responsibility they have while using their personal devices.  In the event that he/she violates this agreement the district may confiscate and inspect the device, and appropriately discipline my child. 

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Parent's Signature                                                                                   Date