AUSD student chromebooks

Each student will be issued the following items: Chromebook, AC charger, and identification tag (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Device”). AUSD will retain records of the serial numbers and asset tags of provided equipment. AUSD retains sole right of possession and ownership of all Devices utilized in the 1:1 initiative, and grants permission to the student to use the Device according to the rules and guidelines set forth in this document and the “Acceptable Use Policy” located in the Student Handbook.

AUSD monitoring of devices, in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”), is and will continue to do everything practicable to keep students safe when using technology. This includes using content filtering for all Devices. Filtering technology is not perfect; it is possible that restricted content may not always be stopped by filtering technology. AUSD does not have control of content posted on the Internet. Sites and content accessible via the Internet may contain material that is defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, illegal or otherwise inconsistent with the mission of AUSD.

Student & Family

To check out devices, families can reach out to their school of enrollment and request a Chromebook . In order to support students and families with the increased use of technology, a family website has been created. Resources, such as tutorials and netiquette guides, are also available. Should students encounter issues with their assigned Device, they should contact their school site.

Educational Systems

The District currently has a variety of technology systems that are used to achieve the goal of preparing students to be college and career ready.

Purpose	Systems
Internet Safety	iSafe e-Safety platform, Lightspeed Systems
Student Information System	PowerSchool, Special Education Information System (SEIS)
Distance Learning Platforms	Google Classroom & SeeSaw Digital Portfolio
Device / Classroom Management	Netop
Authentication Services	Microsoft, Clever
Communication Tools	Zoom, Remind, Connect ED
Learning Applications	Google Web Applications, Nearpod, Newsela, iRead, i-Ready Math, EasyBridge, ThinkCentral
Assessment Applications	Scholastic Reading Inventory, Scholastic Math Inventory, Illuminate Education
Inventory Management	Powerschool ( MBA Inventory Management )

Equipment Maintenance & Support

Damaged / Lost Devices

District technology devices are assigned to each student within PowerSchool. All lost or damaged devices are the student's responsibility and are to be paid for at the time of loss or damage. Payments questions can be directed to the Business Services Division at (626)943.6540. Failure to pay for lost or damaged devices may result in withholding school privileges and report cards. (BP 3515.4, BP 5131.5, EC 48904).

Damaged / Lost / Stolen Process Video

Repairs and Replacement cost:

Parental Liability:

EC Section 48904(a)(1): Holds parents or guardians financially responsible for willful damage or non-return of school property, up to $10,000. This does not apply to wear and tear or manufacturing defects.

Consequences for Students:

EC Section 48904 (b)(1): Allows schools to withhold grades, diplomas, and transcripts from students who willfully damage or do not return school property until the damages are paid for.

EC Section 48904 (b)(2): Outlines the due process for students, including written notification to parents and the option for students to "work off" the cost of damages if they cannot pay.

EC Section 48904(b)(3): Requires school districts to establish local policies for implementing these rules.