CROSWELL-LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

TECHNOLOGY PLAN
July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2015

Croswell-Lexington Community School

5407 E. Peck Road
Croswell, MI 48422
Phone: (810) 679-1000
Fax: (810) 679-1005
www.croslex.org
Sanilac County Intermediate School District

Richard Mousigian
Technology Coordinator
Email: rmousigian@croslex.org
Phone: (810)679-1596
Fax: (810) 679-1005

URL for Plan: www.croslex.org

Technology Planning Team

The following people contributed to the development of the Croswell-Lexington

Schools Technology Plan.

Dr. Kevin Miller Superintendent

 Julie Western Director of Instruction
Richard MousigianTechnology Coordinator
Tammie Schadd Business Manager
Theo Kerhoulas High School Principal
Mark Benson Middle School Principal
Ryan Cayce Technology Teacher
Jeffrey Dahl Elementary Teacher
Lynne Gabler Middle School Teacher

Table of Contents

Technology Plan Overview

Technology Planning Team
Technology Plan Introduction
District Mission
District Description
Curriculum Integration
Collaboration
Parental and Community Relations
Professional Development
Technology Infrastructure
Implementation Schedule
Evaluation Methodology
Support Plan
Acceptable Use Policies

Technology Plan Introduction

Our Vision: Croswell-Lexington students are supported by our local community

and prepared to enter the global community.

Our Mission: Croswell-Lexington Schools, in partnership with students, families, and

community, will equip all students with the skills to maximize educational and personal
potential enabling them to become responsible, successful citizens.

Our Guiding Principles (Values): Excellence, Integrity, Responsibility, Community,

Compassion, Respect, Character
 OVERVIEW

The Croswell-Lexington School District is a rural district in the Thumb of Michigan

covering approximately 165 square miles. Within that area the four communities of
Croswell, Lexington, Jeddo, and Applegate are all located. Currently our district has
2210 students. Along with that, our district has a program called CL5 which is an early
college program. Students can earn an associates degree through our community
college while staying an extra year. We have eighty students participating in that
program. The student in our district attend one of our elementary school; Frostick
or Meyer, our Middle School, or our High School. All of our buildings were recently
updated and remodeled through a bond during the summer of 2011. Even though our
community has been generous to our schools and our bond, the socio-economic level of
our district remains at close to 50%.

The distribution of students in the Croswell-Lexington School District is as follows:

Professional
Instructional Instructional Administrativ
Building Students Staff Support Staff e Users

High School 720 41 7 2

Middle School 667 36 6 2

Frostick Elementary 412 28 11 2

Meyer Elementary 366 23 11 1

Other District Office 13

Our district continues to make a constant commitment to quality education for

student through various innovative ideas. One of them, mentioned about is the CL5
program. Another one is the fact that our staff have access to wireless technology
on campus. Going into the fall we will be providing iPads for all students from fifth up
through the twelfth grade. This is all done with funds that continue to be the lowest per
pupil foundation allowance level in the state for districts. We believe that students in
rural communities can gain access to extended educational opportunities through the
use of the internet and connecting with the global communities around us.

TECHNOLOGY VISION AND GOALS

VISION:
Technology will help us to prepare our students for requirements desired by
colleges and the work force. We will make sure that this same technology is used to
prepare them for success in the 21st century.
Technology is already infused into our students learning process so we will use it to:
 Acquire, organize, analyze and present information
Demonstrate knowledge of the social and ethical implications
Expand their range and effectiveness of communication skills.
Perform technology related activities and demonstrate technological
literacy in conformance with state and technology standards.
Become a life-long learner.

In support of the technologically literate graduate and in order to produce a smooth

running and efficient organization, the instructional staff and administrative users
(including users at Building Offices, Central Office, Food Services, Transportation,
Maintenance, and Technology) in the Croswell-Lexington Community Schools will be
able to perform the tasks expected of the Croswell-Lexington graduate, as well as, the
following:
Use technology as a tool for management in support of the learning process.
Acquire, organize, analyze, and present information to their colleagues through
technology
Expand the range and effectiveness of their communication skills within the
classroom.
Actively seek out new ways to apply technology to aid them in their curriculum
instruction or work functions.

A District Technology Advisory Committee, the iTeam chaired by the District

Technology Coordinator, includes a Board member and provides guidance to advance
the use of technology in the school district.
Every building in the district is linked together by the use of technology. The
wiring supports telephone and computer technology in all locations. The district also
established a fiber optic link to the St. Clair Intermediate School District for business
applications and student information services.
Every teachers classroom has a telephone with voice mail capability,a networked
computer for attendance, grades, and instructional purposes, and the Internet, a ceiling
mounted projector and interactive whiteboard. In addition, the Croswell-Lexington
School District has announced a One-to-One iPad initiative for the 2012-2013 school
year and beyond. Every student in grades 5-12 will receive a WIFI-equipped iPad that
will contain digital textbooks, novels, and a multitude of learning tools and applications.
In addition to the One-to-One iPad initiative in grades 5-12, about 150 iPads are already
being used in school by students in grades K-4. Combined with mini-laptops, laptops,
and desktop computers, the district will achieve its goal of technology in the hands of
every student, every day.

Curriculum Integration
Our district is committed to ensuring that all Croswell-Lexington students will use
technology for knowledge and skill acquisition, communication and information
management, problems solving, creative expression, research, design, and product
development. Learners become technologically capable when they apply technology
across curricular area and when technology is used throughout the learning process.
Our curriculum will emphasize meeting the Common Core Curriculum Standards

Goal 1: Technology will support student learning. Technology will be integrated in

content areas across grade levels on a 1 to 1 initiative for students through the use of
iPads, netbooks, laptops, and desktops.

Goal 2: Students and staff will have access to the Internet 99% of the time. This will
include the use of email, collaboration tools, web-based instruction, videos, podcasts,
and other online resources.

Goal 3: The staff will have access to email 99% of the time.

Goal 4: Review of curriculum at Elementary, Middle School and High School levels
to assure alignment with current, relevant METS (Michigan Educational Technology
Standards) and ISTE (International Technology Standards in Education).

Goal 5: The iTeam will continue to reevaluate future goals.

Goal 6: To continue to offer professional development opportunities to our Staff for

technology training.

Goal 7: To continue to build on (improvements) to the District website and other

communication devices for parents and community members.

Collaborations

We have teamed with many entities to provide exemplary technology services to our
students and staff.
St. Clair County RESA
The RESA provides Croswell-Lexington Community Schools with filtered internet
access, hosts the districts business, student information, and library cataloging
data bases, and provides end user training and support.
Sanilac ISD
The Sanilac ISD provides training and support for assistive technology needs and
Special Education reporting. We collaborate with them to provide Teach for the
Future Training on integrating technology into instruction.
MIVU
The district provides facilities for our instructional staff to use the professional
courseware on the Michigan Virtual University site.
Community
The district provides the programming on Channel 6 for our community.
 Google
Provides Google App Domains for email, calendaring, online storage and
collaborative tools for staff and students.

Croswell-Lexington Community Schools continues to seek liaisons with local, state, and
federal level organizations in support of our technology initiatives. The district has no
Adult Education or GED certification Program. These programs are offered through
Brown City Schools.

Parental Communications/Community Relations

Parent involvement is important for the learning process. Technology enables us to

disseminate information regularly and update it in a timely manner. We have expanded
our resources to include the following communications opportunities:
School messenger system to communicate rapidly with families for school
closings, absences, emergencies, lunch overages, etc.
Facebook for individual schools and district
Telephone/Voice Mail for teachers and administrators
Google E-Mail for teachers and administrators
Google docs for quick sharing and editing of documents between staff and
between home and school
Data Director record keeping and test generating system
Early Elementary Report card that is computer-generated
District, School and Teacher Web Pages
District Web Page has links to many educational sites
Student Data Management Software to produce attendance reports for parents
TATV cable station for educational programming
Parent Connect System gives parents online access to their childs grades,
assignments, attendance, and schedule

Professional Development
Related District Goal: All teachers and administrators are able to use
technological skills to gather, produce, and disseminate information and
integrate technology into the curriculum. All teachers will be able to use
technology skills to communicate with parents and students on a regular
basis.

Our district will continue to provide a systematic, comprehensive training

program for our teachers and staff. This will facilitate the infusion of technology
tools into the instructional process of our K-12 classrooms and thereby develop the
technical literacy of our districts students.
With the district focus on integrating technology into the core curriculum, our
professional development spotlight has shifted to providing staff education on the
subject of integration techniques. Professional development is an integral part of our
technology plan. From the beginning, as desktop computers were purchased, training
was provided.
Network-based Resources (i.e., District-developed manual of technology
resources available in the district, which will be searchable on the district intranet,
self-study materials such as how-to documents)
St. Clair I.S.D. training provided for business applications and student record
keeping, as well as library automation (media center personnel)
District personnel provides most of our training so that it is tailored to teacher
needs. Our staff attends in-service training sessions and then provides training to
other staff members following the Train-The-Trainer (T3) model. We will continue to
provide opportunities for our staff to work cooperatively, to brainstorm, collaborate, and
successfully integrate technology-based ideas and teaching methods. On-line and
face-to-face collaboration between instructional staff members will continue throughout
the school year at department, building, and in-service meetings. We will continue our
focus: teaching academic skills with technology as a tool for enhancing and extending
the educational opportunities of our students.

Technology Infrastructure
The district infrastructure includes the following components:
High speed wide area network with a gigabit Ethernet used between buildings carried on
a fiber backbone.
Backbone structure in building is 1 gigabit fiber with 10/100 CAT-5 cable to the desktop.
Microsoft network software managing communication on the district network.
Windows 2003 and 2008 servers, and Linux servers connecting over 500 desktop PCs
and 600 laptops.
District productivity software platform is a mix of Microsoft Office 2010.
Every classroom and office has a telephone, at least one PC, a network connection, and
access to shared or personal printers.
Shared network directories exist for student projects and teacher collaboration. (All
grade 3-12 students and all staff have a home directory.)
Electronic links through the District web site exist to connect students and staff to outside
businesses and government links.
Common operating platform (Windows), student information reporting software, and
business control software.
Google Apps Domains for collaboration, digital portfolios and student email.
A Moodle server for online instruction.
A Renaissance Place Server for online instruction and assessments.

Implementation Schedule
 The commitment of the Board of Education to equipping the district with the latest
technology has resulted in the expenditure of over 2 million dollars in the last five years.
The district plans to continue allocating resources that are available and apply for USF
funds (approximately $34,000) for access. In the past the district has been awarded
TLCF grants and an IDEA grant for Assistive Technology. If similar programs are
available in the future, we will again apply for funds. We continue to seek other sources
of revenue. The following timeline shows our commitment to ensure all students and
teachers have increased access to technology.

Funding and Budget

2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-
2015
Salaries and Benefits $101,500 $102,900 $104,400
Outside Technology Services 59,000 60,000 61,000
Maintenance 35,000 36,000 37,000
Software 10,000 80,000
25,000
Professional Development 7,500 8,000 5,000
Pole Rental 2,200 2,200
3,000
Internet Service 12,000 12,000
12,000
Hardware 15,000 45,000
40,000
Other technology and software as warranted and allowable through grants,
curriculum adoption, and other funding.

TOTALS $242,200 $346,100

$287,400

Evaluation Methodology
The previous evaluation method became old quickly when we switched to google.
The use of google forms to provide surveys to parents, students and staff members is a
much quicker way to gather the data that we require from technology users to enhance
our planning. The use of technology has also become more of a need rather than
something that a teacher or a student would just use once a week, therefore, some of
the surveys from our previous plan were quickly obsolete. To that end, when surveying
staff and students at the end of each year, the survey may change to meet the quickly
changing technology as we grow with it. Many of our questions at the end of our next
year will focus on our 1 to 1 initiative and the benefits for all that came from that. There
will be questions on the ease of use of iPads, ease of communicating through various
avenues with students, teachers, and even administrators, and there will be questions
as to the environment that this immersion into the availability of on-line all the time has
provided for students.
On the technology end, the questions will focus on the actual technology
instruments that are being used. Is there enough support to maintain what we have? Is
there enough replacement if there are damages? Was there a problem with storage on
the machines? Was there a problem with students posting things that should not have
been posted on a social media site even though we addressed that in our training with
students. At the elementary level, how important is the use of a keyboard? There are
many questions that will continue to be generated.

1. Support

District software and equipment are continuously updated.

Educational software is reviewed annually for currency and relevance to the curriculum.
Productivity software is reviewed annually for currency and effectiveness in supporting
district operations and curriculum.
Network operating systems and workstation operating systems are reviewed annually and
upgraded as needed to provide a consistent and current platform throughout the district.
Hardware is reviewed for possible replacement within five years of purchase and
annually thereafter.

Technology equipment is inspected and maintained on at least an

annual basis
Technology staff inspects and reimages all networked computers at least twice a year.
Servers are monitored on a daily basis. Patches and software updated as needed or when
available.
Switches are inspected monthly or when needed. HP switches have their software
updated as it becomes available.
Networked printers are monitored through LanSweeper. Maintenance and repair is
handled at a building level.

The district maintains a current inventory of technology resources.

Inventory includes both hardware and software.
Resources inventoried at time of acquisition.
Physical inventory done annually.
Use of Lansweeper to maintain inventory and compare to physical inventory.
The district maintains a helpdesk.
All requests for services are E-mailed to the technology staff.
Phone or in-person requests have no guarantee of being completed.
Technology department documents all requests and resolution.
All software and hardware are installed by helpdesk/technology department.
Extensive use of Lansweeper and iTalc to remotely manage computers.
Extensive use of FOG to reimage computers.
Outside resources are occasionally used as needed due time and skill level constraints.
Our district has implemented a support plan designed to ensure the staff has
assistance available as needed. Members and roles of the technology support team
are detailed below.
Support Team
Title Responsibilities
Member
Richard District Implement district technology plan.
Mousigian Technology Provide tech support for hardware,
Director software, and connectivity to district
Supervise Tech Dept.
Develop and maintain Web Site
Tammie Schadd Business Oversee budget process
Manager Monitor expenditures based on
Technology Plan
Kevin Miller Superintendent Meet regularly with the iTeam
Julie Western Director of Supervise tech grant projects
Instruction Meet with iTeam
Develop and deliver instruction to staff
Tech Dept Provide hardware/software and
Robin Haggerty connectivity support to staff
Lynne Gabler Technology Evaluate staff technology skills
Instructor Develop and deliver instruction to staff
Middle School Help teachers integrate technology into
Teacher curriculum
Amy Arndt High School Develop and deliver instruction to staff
Teacher Help teachers integrate technology into
curriculum
Jeff Dahl Elementary Develop and deliver instruction to staff
Teacher Help teachers integrate technology into
curriculum
Mark Benson Middle School Develop and deliver instruction to staff
Principal Help teachers integrate technology into
curriculum
Theo Kerhoulas High School Develop and deliver instruction to staff
 Principal Help teachers integrate technology into
curriculum

This core team provides services to the district staff. Others support technology within
their own buildings.

Acceptable Use Policies

The Croswell-Lexington School District has implemented Acceptable Use

Policies in support of our student population one for elementary students and one for
secondary students. The secondary student policy covers students in grades 6 12.
Board Policy also includes an Acceptable Use Policy for Staff, however, staff members
either sign the Acceptable Use Policy or a statement acknowledging they have read the
policy. There are also policies for iPad acceptable use for students and staff that have
been developed.

Croswell-Lexington School District

Elementary Student Acceptable Use Policy
for Internet and On-Line Electronic Resource Usage

Introduction to the Parent or Legal Guardian:

Electronic information resources are available to students in the Croswell-Lexington
School District. These resources include the use of the computer and access to the
Internet. Our district goal in providing electronic services to students is to promote
educational excellence by facilitating resource use, innovation, communication, and
acceptable use.
Because the Internet contains an unregulated collection of resources, the district
cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information or the appropriateness of any
material that a student may encounter. The district has taken precautions, however,
to restrict access to inappropriate or illegal materials through a filtering and monitoring
system. Therefore, before using the districts on-line resources, each student and his
or her parent or guardian will sign and return the Croswell-Lexington School District
Acceptable Use Agreement, which is attached.

Certificated staff will supervise students while using on-line resources and services at
the school site, and may ask instructional assistants and student aides to assist in this
supervision.
For the Student - Acceptable Use Agreement:
Acceptable use means that as a student in the Croswell-Lexington School District,
you will promise to use the computer and those special learning tools and programs,
such as the Internet, with respect. Acceptable use means you will promise to abide
by the school and district rules outlined here. These rules will also be taught to you by
your teachers and computer specialists in your own classroom or school. You must
understand that the use of these electronic teaching and learning tools are designed to
support your education. If rules are broken, a student may lose his/her privilege to use
the computer and the Internet. Please pay special attention to the following:
1. Be Polite and Show Respect. When using the computer to write, send, or receive messages
or information, always use kind, proper language and abide by the rules of friendliness. What
you write or receive using electronic machines may be viewed by others with or without your
knowledge. You must not vandalize or abuse the equipment. Show respect for property, for
others, and for yourself. The computer and electronic resources belong to the school district.
2. Be Honest and Obey the Rules: Do not do things on the computer that would be against
the rules, the law, or may be looked upon as dishonest. Use the computer and the Internet for
appropriate educational purposes only.
3. Keep Personal Things Private: Do not tell or show others any personal or family information
over the Internet such as: home address, phone numbers, passwords, personal photos when
used with names, or Social Security numbers. Do not log on or use another persons account.
Keep personal and electronic information private.
Croswell-Lexington School District
Elementary Student Acceptable Use Agreement
for Internet and On-Line Electronic Resource Usage

I agree to allow my child to have access to the Internet and other electronic on-line
resources provided by the Croswell-Lexington School District. I have read and agree
to the Elementary Student Acceptable Use Agreement, and to be responsible for the
behavior of my child. I understand that the district cannot guarantee the accuracy
or appropriateness of all information or material that my child may encounter on the
Internet, but that every effort will be make to filter materials that may be inappropriate
for educational use.

I understand that violations of the Acceptable Use Agreement will not be tolerated, and
that violations will result in the loss of account privileges, as well as other disciplinary
action.

Parent or Guardian - ______________________________________

Print Name Clearly

__________________________________________ ______________
Signature Date
Student - ________________________________________________
Print Name Clearly

__________________________________________ ______________
Signature Date

Croswell-Lexington School District

Secondary Student Acceptable Use Policy
for Internet and On-Line Electronic Resource Usage

Introduction:
The Internet and other electronic on-line resources provided by the Croswell-Lexington
School District are intended to be used to support the instructional program and further
student learning. The district network facilities are to be used in a responsible, efficient,
ethical, and legal manner in accordance with the mission of the Croswell-Lexington
School District.

Acceptable Use Agreement:

Because the Internet contains an unregulated collection of resources, the district cannot
guarantee the accuracy of the information nor the appropriateness of any material
that a student may encounter. The district has taken precautions to restrict access to
inappropriate or illegal materials through a filtering and monitoring system. Therefore,
before using the districts on-line resources, each student and his or her parent or
guardian will sign and return the Croswell-Lexington School District Acceptable Use
Agreement, which is attached.

Supervision:
Certificated staff will supervise students while using on-line resources and services at
the school site, and may ask instructional assistants and student aides to assist in this
supervision.

Student Obligations and Responsibilities:

Students are authorized to use the districts on-line services and resources in
accordance with the student user obligations and responsibilities specified below.
The principal or designee shall make all decisions regarding whether or not a user has
violated these regulations and may deny, revoke, or suspend a users access at any
time. The decision of the principal or designee shall be final.
1. The student in whose name a network account is issued is responsible for
its proper use at all times. Users will keep account user name and password
information private. Students will use the system only under their own user
name.
 2. The districts system shall be used only for educational purposes. Commercial,
political, and/or personal use unrelated to an educational purpose is strictly
prohibited.
3. The use of the districts system is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use
will result in a cancellation of those privileges.
4. The district reserves the right to monitor any on-line communications for improper
use. Electronic communications and downloaded material, including files deleted
from a users account, may be monitored or read by district officials.
5. Students are prohibited from accessing, posting, submitting, publishing, or
displaying harmful matter or material that is threatening, obscene, disruptive, or
sexually explicit, or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of
others based on their race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability,
religion, or political beliefs.
6. Users shall not use the system to encourage the use of drugs, alcohol, or
tobacco, not shall they promote unethical practices or any activity prohibited by
law or district policy.
7. Copyrighted material may not be placed on the system without the authors
permission. Users may download copyrighted material for their own use only.
8. Vandalism will result in the cancellation of user privileges. Vandalism includes
the intentional uploading, downloading, or creating computer viruses and/or any
malicious attempt to harm or destroy district equipment or materials or the data of
any other user.
9. Users shall not read other users mail or files; they shall not attempt to interfere
with other users ability to send or receive electronic mail, nor shall they attempt
to delete, copy, modify, or forge other users mail.
10. Users shall report any security problem or misuse of the services to the teacher
or principal. Deliberate attempts to degrade or disrupt system performance will
be viewed as criminal activity under applicable state and federal law.
11. Students who fail to abide by district rules will be subject to disciplinary action,
revocation of the user account, and legal action as appropriate.
12. Both student and parent or guardian must sign the attached Acceptable
Use Policy before a student will be allowed to use the Croswell-Lexington
network and electronic resources.

Croswell-Lexington School District

Secondary Student Acceptable Use Agreement
for Internet and On-Line Electronic Resource Usage
I agree to allow my child to have access to the Internet and other electronic on-line resources
provided by the Croswell-Lexington School District. I have read and agree to the Secondary
Student Acceptable Use Agreement, and to be responsible for the behavior of my child. I
understand that the district cannot guarantee the accuracy or appropriateness of all information
or material that my child may encounter on the Internet, but that every effort will be make to filter
materials that may be inappropriate for educational use.
I will not hold the district responsible for materials acquired by my child on the system, for
violations of copyright restrictions, users mistakes or negligence, or any costs incurred by my
child.
I understand that the following is a non-exhaustive list of activities that will not be tolerated, and
that violations will result in the loss of account privileges, as well as other disciplinary and/or
legal action:
Sending or displaying offensive pictures or graphics
Using obscene language
Harassing, insulting, threatening, or abusing other network users
Violating copyright laws
Using another users account and password
Damaging computers, personal, or network files
Trespassing in another users private files
Attempting to circumvent network security
Using the district network for commercial purposes or individual financial gain.

Parent or Guardian - ______________________________________

Print Name Clearly

__________________________________________ ______________
Signature Date

Student - ______________________________________
Print Name Clearly

__________________________________________ ______________
Signature Date

CROSWELL-LEXINGTON SCHOOLS

TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Staff and Community Members

The use of technology in the Croswell-Lexington School District is an opportunity

extended to students, faculty, staff, and community members to enhance learning,
productivity, and information processing. The computer hardware and software of
our schools shall be used solely for educational purposes specified by the Board of
Education and staff. The use of computer and related equipment and software for the
purpose of sending or receiving information or images of a prurient nature is expressly
prohibited.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

RIGHTS
Staff and community members:
may use hardware and software which they have received permission to use
may access information from resources outside the school District
may access the Internet to receive and send information.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff and community members are responsible for:
Utilizing information technology only for educational purposes, including, but not limited
to the attainment of outcomes, goals, and objectives specified in curriculum documents
of the District or otherwise delineated by teachers, administrators, and the Board of
Education;
Using hardware and software in a manner that enables its ongoing usage;
Adhering to the rules, including, but not limited to, those posted in classrooms or
computer labs or otherwise specified by school employees, for the use of hardware,
software, labs, and networks in the school;
Obtaining permission from a school official before bringing in their own software and
using it on school equipment;
Avoiding installing computer viruses or enabling the spread of such viruses on school
equipment;
Keeping hardware and software from being relocated, removed from school premises, or
modified without permission of an administrator;
Maintaining the privacy of passwords and are prohibited from publishing or discussing
passwords;
All material received from sources outside the school District, including the Internet,
under their user accounts and for accepting responsibility for keeping all pornographic
material, inappropriate text files, or files dangerous to the integrity of the school's
network, equipment, or software from entering the school;
Adhering to the law and District policy pertaining to copyright and privacy rights in the
use of hardware and software and in the transmission or copying of text or files;
Avoiding using the technology for personal use or personal business (during school
hours)
Avoiding using the technology for private business, for product advertisement, or
political lobbying; and
Avoiding the malicious use of information technology to disrupt the use of technology
by others, to harass or discriminate against others, or to infiltrate unauthorized computer
systems.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Staff or community members violating any of these Rights and Responsibilities will face
disciplinary action, which may include:
Banning their using school information technology
Making full financial restitution for any unauthorized expenses incurred or any damages
caused;
Attending training sessions; and
Facing additional disciplinary action deemed appropriate in keeping with the disciplinary
policies and guidelines of the school system up to dismissal from employment or
litigation.
Use of technology is a privilege extended to staff in order to enhance learning and
exchange information. Each user of technology shall read Districts Rules of Acceptable
Use of Computer Network and the Technology Code of Ethics statements and sign the
User's Responsibility Declaration form prior to accessing and using District technology.

USERS RESPONSIBILITY DECLARATION

I agree to be responsible for and abide by the Rights and Responsibilities as outlined in the
Technology Acceptable Use Policy.

Signature________________________________ Date______________
CROSWELL-LEXINGTON SCHOOLS

REQUEST FOR COMPUTER NETWORK ACCESS

The District provides access to our computer network to students and staff, so as to
promote and enhance the learning of our students through communication, innovation,
and sharing of resources. Access to the network is a privilege, not a right, and the
District may restrict, suspend, or terminate any users account with or without cause at
any time. In requesting an account for access to the network, the user agrees to the
following terms and conditions. Failure to abide by these terms and conditions, or any
of the Districts rules and regulations for computer network use, may result in the loss of
privileges, disciplinary action, and/or legal action.
Use of the network must be for the purpose of education and research consistent with the goals of
the District.
All use of the network must be in accord with the Districts rules on acceptable use of network
resources, as updated from time to time by the District.
The District makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it
is providing. The District will not be responsible for any damages the user suffers, including
but not limited to the loss of data, delays, non-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its
negligence or the users errors or omissions.

The network provides access to third-party data and information over which the District
has no control. Though the District may make efforts to block inappropriate material,
users may be exposed to defamatory, inaccurate, or otherwise offensive material. Use
of the network or any information obtained via the network is at the users own risk. The
District specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or content of information
obtained through its services.
The user is solely responsible for all charges and fees, including outside telephone, printing, and
merchandise purchases made through the network. The District is not a party to such transactions
and shall not be liable for any costs or damages, whether direct or indirect, arising out of network
transactions by the user.
The user agrees to indemnify the District for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable
attorneys fees, incurred by the District relating to or arising out of any breach of the terms of this
request for network access.
 The user acknowledges that the Districts computer network belongs solely to the District and
that any files, records, electronic mail or other communication may be examined, edited, or
deleted by the District at any time, in accord with District policy or regulations. In general,
electronic mail in personal accounts will not be inspected without the consent of the sender or a
recipient, except as necessary to investigate a complaint.
The user is responsible for regular and prompt payment of any fees charged by the District for
network use.

I understand and agree to abide by the terms of this request for network access,
and the District rules for acceptable use of network resources. I further understand
that should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, and school
disciplinary and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. In consideration for using the
Districts network connection and having access to public networks, I hereby release
the school District and its Board members, employees, and agents from any claims and
damages arising from my use, or inability to use, the network.

Signature________________________________ Date__________________

Croswell-Lexington Schools
RULES ON ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTER NETWORK RESOURCES

Use of the computer network is a privilege, not a right. The fundamental rule for use of
District computer network resources is that all use must be consistent with the Districts
educational goals and behavior expectations. Because electronic communications
are so varied and diverse, these rules do not attempt to enumerate all required or
proscribed behavior by system users. Users are expected to use common sense and
adhere to the norms of behavior in the school community. In particular, users should:
1. Be polite and courteous in all communications and language.
2. Assist others in the use of the system, and help others who are looking for ideas
or information.
3. Post and share information which is interesting and helpful to other users.
4. Always use the network as a resource to further their own education and that of
others.
5. Be mindful of network security, and immediately report any bugs, errors, or
security problems to the system administrator.

Users may not:

1. Use the District equipment for anything contrary to law, or to solicit others to
break any law.
2. Illegally copy, send, or distribute any copyrighted software, work, or other
material.
3. Send, publish, download, access, or retrieve any communication or material
which may be defamatory, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually explicit,
threatening, racially or ethnically offensive, harassing, or illegal, or anything
which violates or infringes on the rights of any person.
 4. Use the network for any commercial purpose or financial gain.
5. Use the network for any advertisement or solicitation without approval from the
Superintendent.
6. Access, attempt to access, modify, or delete any district record or file without
permission or authorization.
Make any attempt to harm or destroy the data of any other user or any system on the
network, including creating or sending computer viruses, Trojan horses, or similar
computer code.
Use electronic mail to send unsolicited, bulk, chain, harassing, anonymous, or other
messages which are commonly considered an annoyance to recipients or degrade system
performance.
Use vulgarity, obscenity, or swearing in messages or electronic postings, or send e-mail/
message flames or other attacks.
Attempt to access material or sites which are blocked by the District, or attempt to use the
network while access privileges are suspended.

Croswell-Lexington Schools Staff iPad Agreement

As a borrower of a district iPad, I accept the following responsibilities:
1. I will not loan the iPad to anyone, including other district employees. I will be the sole user of
the iPad.
2. I will follow the guidelines listed below for the proper care of the iPad.
3. I will not write on or place any labels or stickers on the iPad.
4. I will report any problems/issues I encounter while using the iPad to the technology department
help desk via e-mail.
5. I understand that the technology staff may set the iPad back to factory settings if it becomes
unusable or unstable. However, staff will be given notice before the Tech Department re-sets it
to factory settings.
6. I understand that returning the iPad to factory settings may be a course of action for repairing
the iPad and this may result in the loss of data from the iPad.
7. I understand that I am not to plug in (sync) the iPad to any computer at any time.
8. I understand that I may not update a district-provided app and will never press Update All
using the App Store icon.

Guidelines for Proper Care of the iPad

1. Proper care is to be given to the iPad at all times, including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Handle the iPad gently as you would any electronic device.
b. Keep food and drink away from the iPad.
c. Do not expose the iPad to extreme heat or cold.
d. Do not attempt to repair a damaged or malfunctioning iPad.
e. Keep the district-approved case on the iPad at all times.
f. Use the appropriate iPad A/C adapter to charge the iPad.
g. Never connect the iPad to a computer.
2. Proper security is to be provided for the iPad at all times, including, but not limited to, the
following:
 a. Secure your iPad in a safe place at all times.
b. Do not leave the iPad in a car or in open view.
c. Do not deliver an iPad through inter-office mail.
d. If an iPad is damaged, lost, or stolen, the building administrator must be notified
immediately.

iPad Application Management

1. Applications (Apps) purchased by the district will be through the Apple Volume Purchase
Program. Apps purchased through this program must be approved by an administrator.
2. Staff may download free apps, appropriate for educational purposes only. Remember that the
iPad is provided to you to enhance your professional practice at Croswell-Lexington Schools.
3. Free apps may be downloaded using a personal Apple (App) Store account using the App Store
icon on the iPad.
4. Any app purchased with the users personal App Store account remains the property of the
purchaser. The district will NOT reimburse staff for these purchases unless prior approval is
obtained from an administrator.

I agree to abide by the terms of this agreement.

_____________________________________________ _______________________
Employee Signature Date