Laptop Use and Security Policy

As a Monroe County School District employee, I understand that the Laptop assigned to me remains the property of the Monroe County School District (MCSD). The Laptop Use and Security Policy outlined below will guide my use of this productivity tool.

Article I: Security at School

· I understand that my Laptop needs to be with me at school everyday and connected to the district network. The network connection allows for regular anti-virus and Windows updates.

· I understand that I am permitted to take my Laptop home at the end of the school day, or

· I will secure my Laptop in my classroom when not in use.

· I understand that leaving the Laptop in a car can promote theft and damage from temperature extremes.

· I understand that I am expected to protect my Laptop from damage and theft.

Article II: Connectivity at Home

· I understand that this Laptop can be configured for use at home as well as at school. In order to configure at home connectivity, I understand that I must discuss my home ISP (Internet Service Provider) environment with authorized MCSD Information Technology (IT) personnel and provide specific information as needed.

· I understand that if I fail to provide information necessary for at-home connectivity, I will be unable to access my MCSD accounts from home.

· I understand that I am not to install ISP software on this computer. Installation of AOL is strictly prohibited. If I need ISP software installed, I will contact IT personnel for installation.

Article III: User Interface at Home or School

· I understand that I will need to attend an orientation session to learn how to use my Laptop.

· I understand that I will adhere to the MCSD Acceptable Use Policy and have a signed policy on file.

· I understand that I may use my school discretionary funds, where available, to purchase any necessary MCSD- approved add-ons and storage devices (e.g. additional battery pack, mouse, monitor, pen drive) and that such purchases then become the property of the Monroe County School District.

· I understand that I will not install any programs or applications onto my Laptop and that all software installations will be handled by members of the MCSD IT team.

· I understand that specialized academic software required by me or my students must be cleared by authorized IT personnel prior to purchase and installation.

· I understand that I will not permit students to use my Laptop, with the exception of classroom instruction or demo.

· I understand that I am not to lend my Laptop to anyone, including members of my family, for any reason.

· I understand that I am responsible for the appropriate use of my Laptop, including anything stored on the machine, by anyone, for any length of time.

· I understand that I must return my Laptop to the school office if I resign or if I am planning an absence of more than two weeks.

· I understand that all MCSD Network Use Policies govern the operation of my laptop on and off the MCSD network.

· I understand that any repair will be handled through the MCSD IT team.

· I understand that I will not be held responsible for computer problems resulting from regular school-related use, but may be held responsible for any problems caused by my negligence as deemed by the District’s administration.

All use of laptops outside of school facilities is covered by the Monroe County School District Acceptable Use policy and specifically also by the Monroe County School District Laptop Use and Security Policy which all users signed before being issued a laptop.

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Printed Name Signature Date

MCSD-IT004-01/06/2006