Family Tech Agreement

ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT

 

  • Personal Responsibility and Safety-I know that school computers and internet communication tools must be used properly and with respect.

  • Inappropriate Uses-I understand that the purpose of having a school technology device is to support my learning; not ever for the purpose of  harassing, bullying, or vandalism. Inappropriate usage, including non-approved programs, may lead to loss of privileges or prosecution.

  • Digital Citizenship-I will treat people with dignity and respect when using the computer and accessing the Internet. I will complete and comply to the digital citizenship curriculum.

  • Privileges-I understand that using the computer network is a privilege I must earn and maintain by my responsible use. If I don’t use the computer properly or treat others respectfully on-line, I will lose that privilege and face disciplinary actions and my parents will be notified.

  • Financial Responsibility- We understand that accidents happen. However, reoccurring accidents that result in damaged tech devices unfortunately must have a monetary consequence. We strongly believe in students learning the appropriate navigation of our cyber world, but must have relief financially when damage to tech devices are excessive and/or negligent. We teach our students about device expectations, safety, and responsibilities with care and must have accountability for this.

If students are not using technology appropriately and meeting the expectations of the technology agreement, the following steps will be followed:

Infractions that will result in an immediate office referral:

  • Visiting inappropriate sites intentionally
  • Cyberbullying
  • Intentional damage of tech device

For other incidents and minor infractions teachers will use a 3 strikes system:

  1. Verbal warning to student
  2. Restorative conference with student
  3. Loss of device for amount of time determined by teacher and parent/student conference before device is returned.

THE STUDENT AND PARENT MUST BOTH SIGN VERIFYING THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE CONDUCT CONTRACT AND ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT.

Student__________________________________        Parent__________________________________

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In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0127.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).