This handbook is intended to provide essen al informa on about the use
of student Tablet PC computers in Klein ISD. The one-to-one student and
teacher Tablet PC program provides exci ng learning opportuni es that
incorporate the use of technology in the classroom and at home.
Please read the following important guidelines in this handbook. It is
important that parents/guardians and students understand and abide by
the policies and procedures set forth in this handbook.
The following condi ons are a summary of some of the most important
concepts outlined in this handbook.
• Accidental Damage and Protec on Coverage is recommended and
can be purchased for $60 per year. Tablet PC damage that is either
inten onal or the result of gross neglect is not covered by Accidental
Damage and Protec on Coverage. See Pages 8 and 9 for details.
• An annual $350 Tablet PC Security Deposit is required for all students
whose parent or guardian chooses not to purchase the Accidental
Damage and Protec on Coverage. See Pages 8 and 9 for details.
• There are fees associated with damaging the Tablet PC if the Accidental
Damage and Protec on Coverage is not purchased. These fees are
listed on Page 9 of this Tablet PC Handbook.
• Klein ISD Tablet PCs not returned when students leave for the summer
or withdraw from school will be considered stolen. The charges will
be
fi
led.
• Internet content is
fi
ltered on all Klein ISD computers. This includes use
at school and o
ff
campus. See Page 2 for details.
• Parents are ul mately responsible for all ac vi es involving the Klein
ISD Tablet PC while the student is o
ff
campus. See Page 3 for details.
• If a Tablet PC needs to be repaired or is lost, the student must report
the need for repair or replacement to the campus repair center as
soon as possible. The student’s report must be
fi
led and the required
paperwork completed at the campus repair center within 5 school days
from the me of breakage or loss. See Pages 3 and 5 for details.
• This handbook should be read carefully by students and parents/
guardians. The agreement form included in this Tablet PC Handbook
is a copy of what you and your student must sign prior to the student
receiving the Tablet PC.
Handbook Overview
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Acceptable Use:
All students must comply at all mes with the Klein ISD Student
Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Technology in Pages 11-14 of this Tablet
PC Handbook and in the KISD Student Handbook along with the guidelines
outlined in this Tablet PC Handbook. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary
ac on and could end the rights of possession e
ff
ec ve immediately.
Liability
: If the Tablet PC is accidentally damaged, lost or stolen, the parent/
guardian may be responsible for the reasonable cost of repair or the
replacement value on the date of the loss
if the op onal Accidental Damage
and Protec on Coverage is not purchased
and in other instances outlined in
this handbook. In the case of the , the parent/guardian or the student must
immediately no fy school administra on. If the Tablet PC is lost or damaged
due to gross negligence, the parent/guardian will be responsible for the
reasonable cost of replacement. Tablet PCs not returned, for any reason, at
the end of the school year or when a student withdraws will be considered
stolen. The charges will be
fi
led.
Repossession:
If the student and/or parent/guardian does not mely and fully
comply with all terms of this agreement, Klein ISD has the right to come to you
to pick up the property at any me.
Scheduled Evalua ons:
Each Tablet PC may be evaluated each six weeks or
randomly checked to verify condi on and compliance with district policy.
Terms of Klein ISD Tablet PC Use
Various security measures are used on Klein ISD computers. Security measures
are not only used to protect Klein ISD assets, but measures are also taken to
protect Klein ISD students. Two primary forms of security exist:
Computer Security:
Security is in place on each system to prevent certain
ac vi es. These include, but are not limited to, downloading, installing
so ware, removing so ware, and changing system se ngs. See Student
Responsibili es on Page 5 for addi onal informa on.
Filtering So ware:
Internet
fi
ltering so ware automa cally
fi
lters all access to
the Internet. While at home Internet content will con nue to be
fi
ltered while
students are using their Klein ISD Tablet PC. Since no
fi
ltering so ware can
fi
lter 100% of improper content, parents are responsible for monitoring their
child’s access to the Internet when the student is at home.
Tablet PC Security
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