Devices

Union Public Schools provides the necessary technology for classroom instruction as no student is required to purchase any technology devices.   The District will provide access to an iPad for students in pre-kindergarten to second grade, and a Windows laptop for student in grades 3^rd through 12^th.   Student in grades 8^th through 12^th have the opportunity to take their devices home with them, however, this privilege can be revoked if the student violates the acceptable use policy as stated on this page.  

Insurance, Deductible & Vandalism/Repair Costs  

• Device insurance is NOT required, but it is highly recommended for any student in grades 8^th through 12^th that take a device home.  Insurance can be purchased through the following link for $30:  https://ok-union.intouchreceipting.com/
• 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 intentional 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 who repeatedly damages 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.
• All insurance plans expire at the end of the school year and are non-refundable.

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.
• Do not draw, color or place stickers on 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, vpn, web vpn, special browser 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 eat or drink while using the laptop.
• 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.
• The laptop shall never be left unattended in a insecure place. Do not leave any Union owned devices in a vehicle overnight.