1. Townview Laptop Program
Your Role and Responsibility
as a Parent of a Townview Student

2. The Laptop Privilege Technology is a plus at Townview Magnet Center
Teacher/ student digital access pushes students to forefront in college preparation
Engaged students are learning more, faster

3. Dallas ISD provides our laptops
Outstanding benefits for teaching and learning
2014 Dallas ISD Investment : $560,000
Lenovo Tablets/Lap Tops cost: $800
Cycle of laptops: Varies from 3 to 5 years
Your child will keep his/her laptop for several years
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We will collect the laptops at the end of the school year
If the laptop is needed during the summer it can be arranged through the Cluster Office at the Principal’s discretion

4. Laptop Use is a Privilege DISD Property
Student Responsibilities
Parent Responsibilities
Student responsibility
Care
Personal use v. school use
What can I do?
What can’t I do?
Being smart at home
Parent responsibility
Setting up rules
Monitoring and follow-up
Financial liability for repairs
Lost or stolen lap tops

5. Acceptable Use Policy Governs the use of any DISD owned computer
Contract between student and DISD
Designed for student safety, protection of DISD property
Teachers and all staff abide by same policy
Students who violate the policy will lose their laptops. Repeat violations may result in permanent loss of laptop privileges.

6. Safety on the Internet
Stay informed
Check the physical condition at least once as week
Check the web history
Monitor the websites your child can use
Ensure that no material is downloaded on the laptop
Research Cyber Bullying Policies

7. Safety on the Internet Cont’d
Communicate
Surf the Internet together
Good practices is to periodically check cell phones, gaming devices as well as laptops
Keep computer in a shared space!

8. (Check with your PTA for the exact date and time)
Fall 2015
PTA meeting
(Check with your PTA for the exact date and time)

9. What we see in laptop damages
Family members/friends changing settings
Using online software to avoid blocked sites
Broken screens
Broken hinges
Missing keys
Water damage
Food Damage
Dirt, grime and insects
Missing Stylus
Laptops and Backpacks in one bag
Laptop left unattended

10. What we see in AU violations
Using laptop to access unacceptable sites
Changing settings
Deleting history
Illegal downloads: music, videos, games
Chatting & Instant messaging
Cyber-bullying and sexting
Using it as a personal laptop

11. DISD Tracking and Monitoring
DISD monitors the use of laptops
Theft Recovery
Data management (including music & videos)
Software Installations
DISD does not monitor web cameras
DISD & Townview Reserve the right to inspect the laptops
Physical damage
Check internet history, software installations, and etc.
Any other item necessary
Emphasize that DISD is monitoring at all times
Monitors Internet Use
Data use (music & videos)
Software instatation

12. Parent Financial Responsibility
STOLEN Laptop
File a DPD Stolen Items Report within 24 hours
File a Dallas ISD Police Stolen Items Report within 24 hours (must give serial # & DISD Decal)
Bring copies of both reports to school within 48 hours
Option 1: Include laptop in your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
Need to verify the coverage is detailed within the plan
Verification of insurance needs to be submitted to Cluster Office before Laptop Distribution

13. Parent Financial Responsibility
LAPTOP DAMAGE
Except for malfunctions (manufacturer’s liability)
PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR ALL REPAIRS TO LAPTOPS

14. Option 2: Laptop Coverage
Purchase year long insurance coverage through the school
Vendor (Safeware) $56
Covers dropping it, breaking it, stolen, accidental damage, power surge, natural disaster, fire
NO DEDUCTIBLE
You will have to file a claim within 5 days if it is stolen or broken
Pay with a check to your Cluster Office

15. Parent Financial Responsibility
Insurance Policy Options (Homeowner vs District Insurance (Safeware))
Cost
Lost/Stolen Laptop cost  $800*
Broken LCD Repair Cost $130.00
Keyboard Repair Cost $75.00
Missing Keys Cost $75.00
Missing Red Track Ball Cost $30.00
Motherboard Replacement Cost $400.00
Lost/Stolen Charger $75
Lost/Damaged Carry Bag  $30
*Cost could vary from year to year depending on laptop

16. Laptop Protection: It’s ALL in the Bag!
All lap tops come with a protective bag.
A good lap top bag is essential to the protection of the computer
Do not put books in the lap top bags.

17. Laptop Service Procedures
When your issued laptop needs to be serviced you are to:
Complete the Laptop Service Document (in Media Center)
Turn in your laptop before school, during lunch, or after school with completed document (in Media Center)
Receive a loaner laptop
Pick up your serviced laptop within 48 hours
(Your laptop will be reimaged and wiped clean as part of the maintenance)

18. Maintaining Files/Storage Space
All files that are created and saved on the laptop must be in the Cloud or
Students have access to OneDrive and GoogleDocs
Students also have option of storing on Thumbdrive

19. Forms to be Completed Laptop Agreement Form
Parent/Guardian One-to-One Contract
Care and Cleaning of DISD Laptop
Student Laptop One-to-One Contract
Acceptable Use Policy
Laptop Offenses and Consequences
Laptop AU Violation Letter

20. To receive your laptop…
You must
Pay for any missing textbooks or library books
Sign and submit all required forms (6)
Attend this orientation session
Pledge to monitor your child’s use and care of their laptop for the entire school year
Either show proof of home owner’s insurance or $56 for District Safeware Coverage
If there is financial difficulty please see your Cluster Office
Laptops will be distributed in September
Forms to be returned:
Parent/Guardian Contract – Green
Student Laptop Contract – Orange
Acceptable Use Policy – Red
Laptop Offenses and Consequences – Lime Green
Care and Cleaning of Your DISD Laptop Computer – Light Blue

21. Technology One to One Laptop Program
We recommend that all students take one of these laptops
Special programs that individual laptops don’t have
These are connected to district EAD with internet connectivity and access that personal devices do not have
It is not mandatory but strongly suggested

22. Parent Portal https://youtu.be/mq2 WpXxLAZA
Please see your Cluster Office for assistance with signing up

23. Laptop Distribution No earlier than September 21st
Last 2 weeks of September