Here is the hit on laptop use. Special thanks to Tony Doyle for letting me post
his parental permission slip form and laptop use guidelines!
We have had laptops for check out for a couple of years now. They are actually
starting to get outdated! We do not have a way for them to access the Internet with
them but they are used for typing reports, preparing presentations etc. Parents are
required to sign a form before the first time students take home a computer and I
believe it states that they are responsible and so forth. (I don't have one in
front of me right now.) Then each time a student wants to check one out they must
have a teacher sing a form describing the project. Checkouts are for one night. I
don't know of any problems we've ever had. I also seem to think that they may be
covered under the parent's homeowner's insurance if anything would happen but I
can't swear to that.
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We check out laptops, digital cameras, video cameras, cd-burners and a few other
things. If a laptop or other device is damaged or lost the student (parent) is
liable for the repair or replacement cost. Checkouts are overnight only and the
machine has to be back before first period (they are sometimes used by teachers in
class). If a device is returned late-even if a student is sick-they lose borrowing
privileges. I have attached copies of our rules and the parent permission form. The
permission form was approved by our district's lawyer and the assistant supe for
business services.
Livingston High School Library
Anthony Doyle, Librarian
394-7961 or 725-8812
Dear parent/guardian,
In an effort to make advanced technology available to all of our students, both in
and out of school, Livingston High School has purchased several laptop computers, a
digital camera, and a video camera for student use. Your student has asked to be
allowed to checkout this equipment. These items are expensive (approximate prices
are listed below) and fragile. By giving your permission, in addition to any rights
or remedies afforded the Merced Union High School District and/or Livingston High
School by education code 48904 (copy attached), you agree to pay for any repair or
replacement costs if the equipment is damaged, lost, or stolen while in your
student's possession. You also assure that the equipment will be used in accordance
with the following rules:
Only your student will operate or handle the equipment.
The equipment will be returned to the library before 8:00 am on the following
school day, even if your student is absent.
The equipment will be used to complete school assignments. It may not be used for
any commercial or political purposes.
All accessories (cables, batteries, cases, etc.) will be returned with the
equipment (the student will be given an inventory list when the equipment is
checked-out).
Your student will follow all applicable school and district rules while using the
equipment, including the Acceptable Use Policy for Internet use.
If your student fails to follow these rules, he/she will no longer be allowed to
use this equipment.
Please write your initials next to the equipment you wish to allow your student to
use. Note: the laptop computers contain built in modems, which allow them to
connect to other computers over telephone lines. This will allow your student to
access the Internet through LHS's computer system. You may incur long distance
charges if Livingston is not a local number, or if your student attempts to connect
to some other computer or Internet service.
________ Laptop Computer ($2,200) ________ Digital Camera ($800)
________ Video Camera ($600)
Please sign and date below and provide a daytime phone number where we can reach
you to confirm permission. If you have any questions please call me between 7:00 am
and 4:00 pm at the numbers above.
Student's name _________________________ Signed ________________________________
Parent/guardian's name ________________________ Signed __________________________
Date ___________Phone ___________________ Best time to call between 7:00am and
4:00pm _________
Do not write below this line.
Confirmed by ________________________ Date _______________
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Livingston High School Library
Laptop Computer Rules
The following rules are designed to keep the laptops in good working order so they
are available for students when they are needed. These computers are setup to run
on a network and violating these rules or experimenting with the machines may
seriously affect the computers' performance.
Do not install any software on the computer. This includes plugins for Netscape.
Do not remove any programs from the machine.
Do not change any settings in the control panels or in any of the programs.
Do not install any peripheral devices (printers, scanners, joysticks, etc.).
Do not let anyone else use or handle the machine—even family members.
Do not leave the computer unguarded for even a moment.
Do not leave it in plain sight in a car (lock it in the trunk if you must leave in
a car at all).
Do not remove the battery, disk drives, PCMCIA card, or any other device from the
machine.
Do not experiment or play with the computer, use it only for the assignment for
which you checked it out.
Do not try to connect to any Internet Service Provider besides LHS.
Do not attempt to alter, disable or bypass the security software.
Return the computer to the library by 7:55 am. Even if you are sick, you are
responsible for returning the machine on time.
If any of these rules are violated you will not be allowed to checkout electronic
equipment at LHS again.
Billie Esser
Library Media Specialist
Jefferson West MS/HS
Meriden, KS 66512
billie66512@yahoo.com
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