Devices

The Information and Instructional Technology Departments work together to provide students electronic devices and a network to use them, whether they are on site at  school or for home use. Many questions can be answered by teachers. This page contains information and instructions for the care of electronic devices such as iPads and laptops that are distributed to Union students as part of the District’s 1-to-1 Initiative.

Insurance, Deductible & Vandalism/Repair Costs  

• The optional device protection plan provides complete coverage for any damage to the laptop including, but not limited to, cracked screen, broken computer case, damaged keyboard, and water damage.
• Malicious or willful damage to any laptop will not be covered under the insurance program. Any damage done to any laptop will be charged to the offending student.
• In the event that a computer is stolen; a police report of stolen property is required to relieve the student and parent/guardian of replacement costs within two days of the theft.
• Students that repeatedly damage a laptop may be denied access to any subsequent assigned laptop and restricted to use of a device that stays on the premises at all times.

General Conditions of Use

Any student who is assigned a piece of district-owned equipment shall be fully liable for any damage or loss occurring to the equipment during the period of use and shall be responsible for its safe return.

Do not remove or damage the asset tag on the bottom of the laptop.

All equipment loaned is assigned to the individual student and the student should not lend, give, or sell the equipment to anyone.

Using the Internet and Email

• Attempts to circumvent the internet content filtering system by proxy or other means are strictly prohibited.
• In compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), UPS filters internet content accessed.
• Union Public Schools employs an internet filtering solution that monitors and restricts student’s network access while at school and home.

Online behavior

Students will be respectful in their work on their laptop and should refrain from:

• inappropriate language
• personal insults
• profanity
• spam messages
• abusive or threatening speech or writings that express prejudice against a particular group or individual based on race, religion, gender or sexual orientation
• threatening comments of any kind
• Harassment and Cyber-bullying will not be tolerated (UPS Policy No. 5056, 5046, and 5050).

Care, Service, and Repair

• Students who intentionally cause damage to school property shall be subject to disciplinary measures.
• Do not affix any additional stickers, labels, tags, or other markings to the equipment.
• Avoid getting the equipment wet or damp.
• Do not leave the equipment outdoors or inside a car in extreme temperatures.