Technology

Student Device Usage Agreement

All students registered in Prince George’s County Public Schools (“PGCPS”) will be issued a computing device (such as a Chromebook, laptop, tablet, iPad or eReader) and a power adapter to support their learning. All devices and accessories assigned to students are the property of Prince George's County Public Schools and on loan to the student. Fees may be assessed for any student who loses or damages a PGCPS issued device at home or school as listed below.

The use of the computing device is a privilege, not a right. Appropriate and responsible use, as outlined in the Administrative Procedure 0700 (IT Services Acceptable Usage Guidelines) and below, is expected at all times. Inappropriate use will result in loss of privileges and will be subject to disciplinary action at the discretion of the building principal. All students are required to participate in the Inventory Reconciliation process upon request by producing all PGCPS devices and accessories assigned to them. This process will be conducted annually as a districtwide initiative to confirm the accuracy of the data in the Asset Management System.

Responsible Use

▪ Devices are provided for instructional use and school-related activities only.
▪ Students should bring their fully charged device and power adapters to all classes, unless specifically instructed not to do so by their teacher.
▪ Copyright laws must be followed at all times.
▪ Students shall make no attempt to physically adjust, repair, or alter the device, including the installation of file sharing and other unauthorized programs.
▪ Login and password information should remain private.
▪ Each device is assigned to an individual student. Students should never allow another student, friend, sibling, or any other person to use their computing device.
▪ The device and power adapter should be safeguarded from damage and reasonable steps taken to prevent theft.
▪ For more details, see the Student Rights and Responsibilities - Section 10

Safe and Appropriate Use

▪ The student will be held responsible for the careful use and protection of the equipment assigned to him/her.
▪ Upon request of a school official, the student shall return these items in good condition.
▪ Computing devices should not be used to take pictures without the consent of all persons being photographed.

▪ Cameras are to be turned off at all times except when being used as part of a class.
▪ Students will not use a computing device to personally attack, annoy, harass, or bully others. Any such activities will be reported to the appropriate local, state, or federal authorities; and appropriate consequences will be followed as outlined in the Acceptable Use Guidelines and Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
▪ Students should be aware of personal safety when online and take appropriate measures to ensure their safety.

▪ For more details, see Student Use of Social Media in Schools - AP 5180 and Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation - AP 5143

Prince George’s County Public Schools Division of Information Technology / Attachment 1–Administrative Procedure 6164 Revised 6/16/2022

All students will be held responsible for the careful use and protection of any assigned equipment as listed below.

Payment for any incident listed above must be made online through MySchoolBucks using a debit/credit card. No cash or checks will be accepted at the school.

Prince George's County Public Schools employees reserve the right to randomly inspect any computing device on a regular basis for appropriate usage as outlined in this agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, browser history, email, media or documents accessed, downloaded or created. Additionally, parents or legal guardians may be given the student's login name and password so that student use can be monitored. Upon request, I will return the device in proper working condition on the designated date, before the end of the year, or by the last date of student enrollment.

By accepting the assignment of this equipment, both student and parent acknowledge they have read and agree to the terms specified in this student device usage agreement and all referenced administrative procedures.

Prince George’s County Public Schools Division of Information Technology / Attachment 1–Administrative Procedure 6164 Revised 6/16/2022

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Acuerdo del Uso Estudiantil de Dispositivos (Spanish)

Todos los estudiantes inscritos en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Prince George ("PGCPS") recibirán un dispositivo informático (como un Chromebook, laptop, tableta, iPad o eReader) y un adaptador de corriente para apoyar a su aprendizaje. Todos los dispositivos y accesorios asignados a los estudiantes son propiedad de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Prince George y están prestados al estudiante. Se pueden determinar cuotas para todo estudiante que pierda o dañe un dispositivo emitido por PGCPS en el hogar o la escuela, como se indica a continuación.

El uso del dispositivo informático es un privilegio, no un derecho. Se espera el uso adecuado y responsable en todo momento, según se señala en el Procedimiento Administrativo 0700 (Directrices de Uso Aceptable de los Servicios de Tecnología Informática) y a continuación. El uso inadecuado resultará en una pérdida de los privilegios y estará sujeto a medidas disciplinarias a discreción del director del edificio. Se requiere que todos los estudiantes participen en el proceso de reconciliación de inventario cuando se solicite y deben presentar todos los dispositivos y accesorios de PGCPS que se les asignaron. Este proceso se llevará a cabo anualmente como una iniciativa de todo el distrito para confirmar la exactitud de los datos en el Sistema de Gestión de Activos.

Accord sur l'utilisation des appareils pour élève (French)

Tous les élèves inscrits dans les Écoles publiques du comté de Prince George ("PGCPS") recevront un appareil informatique (tel qu'un Chromebook, un ordinateur portable, une tablette, un iPad ou une liseuse électronique) et un adaptateur électrique pour soutenir leur apprentissage. Tous les appareils et accessoires attribués aux élèves sont la propriété des Écoles publiques du comté de Prince George et sont prêtés à l'élève. Des frais peuvent être imposés à tout élève qui perd ou endommage un appareil fourni par PGCPS à la maison ou à l'école, comme indiqué ci-dessous.

L'utilisation de l'appareil informatique est un privilège et non un droit. Une utilisation appropriée et responsable, telle que décrite dans la Procédure administrative 0700 (Directives d'utilisation acceptable des services informatiques) et ci-dessous, est attendue à tout moment. Une utilisation inappropriée entraînera la perte des privilèges et fera l'objet d'une action disciplinaire à la discrétion du directeur du bâtiment. Tous les étudiants sont tenus de participer au processus de réconciliation de l'inventaire sur demande en produisant tous les appareils et accessoires de PGCPS qui leur sont attribués. Ce processus sera mené annuellement en tant qu'initiative à l'échelle du district pour confirmer l'exactitude des données dans le système de gestion des actifs.