Department to ensure sensitive data can be removed from the device .
Staff-Owned Electronic Device Standards and Support
District technology staff are not responsible for supporting staffowned electronic devices . Users can access their district email using District-approved security protocols , which currently include https :// or SSL and are listed in the Guidelines for Staff Access to District Resources from Outside District Facilities which is maintained by the Technology and Information Services Department . Users requiring setup support on their device should contact their device provider . In all cases where staff are using personal electronic devices to access any District resources , including email , staff are responsible for safeguarding the data by not sharing their user name and password with others and logging out of district resources when they are not specifically using them .
Student-Owned Electronic Device Use
The District is committed to providing students with a safe , secure , and positive learning and working environment . The use of portable electronic devices on school property can compromise or interfere with this goal ; therefore , the use and possession of such devices must be regulated . Given the prevalence and exponential growth of the types of portable electronic devices available , the District , building administration , and teacher maintains the right to control the time , place , and manner in which electronic devices are used .
Parents / guardians are advised that the best way to contact their child during the school day is by calling the school office .
The possession , use , or sharing of electronic devices in locker rooms , rest rooms , or any other area that could constitute an invasion of any person ’ s reasonable expectation of privacy is strictly prohibited . Any device used for such purposes shall be confiscated and searched by school personnel . Students are required to relinquish electronic devices to school personnel when directed . Refusal to comply with such directives will be considered insubordination and the student will be subject to disciplinary action .
Access Internet Resources on a personal electronic device
All buildings have a Guest wireless network . The “ ISD11 ” wireless network is reserved for district electronic devices only , and should not be accessed by non-district electronic devices .
Staff and students using their personal electronic devices may use the Guest wireless network for instructional and administrative purposes . Limited personal use of the District ’ s Guest wireless network is permitted if the use :
• Poses no tangible cost to the District
• Does not unduly burden the District ’ s computer or network resources
• Has no adverse effect on an employee ’ s job performance or on a student ’ s academic performance
Access to the District ’ s electronic communications system is a privilege , not a right . Accepting the Terms of Service , the user shall abide by the regulations and guidelines .
Below are the guidelines for each of the grade levels and Special Education .
Elementary School – Student Guidelines
At elementary school levels , electronic devices must be concealed and shall not be powered on or used in any way during regular operations of the school day , during other school-sponsored and supervised group activities during the school day ( e . g ., during student assemblies , field trips , events , or other ceremonies , etc .), or when their use is otherwise prohibited by school personnel .
Middle School – Student Guidelines
Electronic devices may be used in the classroom with teacher or administrator approval . A portable electronic device may not be used to make phone calls or send text messages during the school day . Students wishing to use portable electronic devices for educational purposes outside the classroom must have teacher and / or administrator approval . Taking pictures or video and audio recording other students or school staff is prohibited without the permission of a teacher or administrator per district guidelines . Portable electronic devices used without the appropriate approval may result in disciplinary action . Student removal of a memory chip or battery from a phone in the process of being confiscated is considered grounds for disciplinary action by school administration .
High School – Student Guidelines
Electronic devices may be used in the classroom with teacher or administrator approval . An electronic device may be used to make calls before or after school , during the individual student ’ s assigned lunch , or during passing time . Taking pictures or video and audio recording other students or school staff is prohibited without the permission of a teacher or administrator per district guidelines . Electronic devices used without the appropriate approval may result in disciplinary action . Student removal of a memory chip or battery from a phone in the process of being confiscated is considered grounds for disciplinary action by school administration .
Special Education
Access is based on individual student needs . If use of a portable electronic device is required in individual instances to assist a student with the student ’ s education , as part of a student ’ s Individual Education Plan ( IEP ), or as a part of a 504 plan , the use of such device must be documented within the student ’ s IEP or 504 plan and communicated to building administration and staff .
Liability Statement
The district assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to personal electronic devices , whether in the possession of staff or students . Staff should make every attempt to store confiscated devices in a secure area . The Anoka-Hennepin School District bears no responsibility for , nor are its employees obligated to investigate , the theft of any personal electronic device . INTERNET USE GUIDELINES Use of Web tools :
• All Anoka-Hennepin teachers are encouraged to develop and maintain classroom websites as a way to communicate on an ongoing basis with students and parents / guardians . Teachers must use district-provided Web software for classroom websites to limit students ’ potential exposure to inappropriate material on the Internet and to ensure compliance with School Board policy regarding solicitation of students .
• All Anoka-Hennepin central departments are encouraged to develop and maintain a department website . websites must
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