1. Always close the lid before moving your laptop. 
2. For prolonged periods of inactivity, you should shut down the laptop completely before closing the lid to preserve battery life.
3. Laptops should not be removed from the classroom unless directed by the teacher. When using the laptop, keep it on a flat, solid surface so that air can circulate and the laptop does not get damaged.
4. Liquids, food and other debris can damage the laptop.  You should avoid eating or drinking while using the laptop.  DO NOT keep food, food wrappers, or drink containers in the laptop bag.  
5. Take extreme caution with the screen.  The screens are very susceptible to damage from the excessive pressure or weight.  In particular, avoid picking up the laptop by the screen or placing your finger directly on the screen with any force.
6. Never attempt to repair or reconfigure the laptop on your own.  Under no circumstances are you to attempt to open or tamper with the internal components of the laptop.  You should not attempt to remove any screws.  Doing so will render the warranty void.
7. Take care when inserting cords, cables, and other removable storage devices to avoid damage to the laptop parts.
8. Each laptop has several identifying labels.  Under no circumstances are you to modify or destroy these labels.
9. Do not write, draw, paint, or place any stickers/labels on your laptop. The laptops are property of Lexington City Schools.
10. Never leave your loaned laptop unattended or unsecured.  Laptops should be secured in a designated storage facility or a secured locker.
11. During after-school activities, you are still expected to maintain the security of a loaned laptop.  Unsupervised laptops will be confiscated by staff and disciplinary actions may be taken.

1. A student’s right to possession and use is limited to and conditioned upon full and complete compliance with the Lexington City Schools Acceptable Internet Use Policy for Technology, Copyright Compliance Policy, Internet Safety guidelines, and other guidelines and policies outlined in the Policy Manual (all located on the Lexington City Schools website or available at any school location). 
2. Students may be subject to loss of privilege of the use of the laptop, disciplinary action and/or legal action in the event of intentional damage and/or violation of policies and guidelines in the Student/Parent Handbook and/or to the laptop.
3. Student laptops will be subject to routine monitoring by teachers, administrators, and technology staff.
4. Students will provide access to any laptop computer and/or accessories upon the district’s or school’s request.  An individual search of the laptop and others stored student files may be conducted at any time.  Data stored upon the laptop shall not be considered confidential and students shall have no expectation of privacy regarding such data.  
5. Loss or Theft
1. When a laptop is checked out by a student, the student or parent/guardian is required to immediately notify a school administrator and file a police report in all cases of stolen or lost laptops.  After filing the police report, the student or parent/guardian shall notify the school and submit a copy of the police report.
2. Failure to report stolen property in a timely manner could result the student or parent/guardian’s responsibility to reimburse LCS for the entire price of the laptop.
3. Upon notification that a laptop is lost or stolen, LCS will coordinate with the police department to alert pawn shops and area law enforcement agencies of lost or stolen laptops.

Repairs & Damage

Repairs: 

1. Technical Support will evaluate the problem and issue another laptop if necessary, and if available. 
2. When technical staff is repairing a laptop, Lexington City Schools will not be responsible for lost data on the laptop.  Students should take the necessary steps to back up their personal data.    

1. If a laptop malfunctions during class, the student should report the laptop issue to the teacher.  The teacher will then determine what course of action is advisable to address the problem.  
2. If a laptop malfunctions at home when checked out to a student, the student should bring the laptop to the Help Desk during the posted hours.

Damage:

1. 1. If a student causes intentional harm, or if the damage to the laptop is a result of neglect or misuse as determined by a LCS Administrator, then the student may be responsible for the entire price of repair.
   

1. Email transmissions and transmitted data stored on servers shall not be considered confidential and may be monitored at any time by designated staff to ensure appropriate use.  
2. Students will abide by all email guidelines as outlined in the LCS Acceptable Use Policy for Technology.  

1. As required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, a current filtering solution is maintained by the district for school and home use on this laptop.  The district cannot guarantee that access to all inappropriate sites will be blocked.  It is the responsibility of the user to follow guidelines for appropriate use of the network and internet.  LCS will not be responsible for any problems suffered while on the network or internet due to failure to comply with the LCS Acceptable Use Policy for technology.  Access to and use of any information obtained through the Internet is at the user’s sole risk.  
2. LCS will not serve as the internet service provider for home use.  However, LCS will provide filtering of the laptops while connecting to the Internet from home.  In order for a student to access the internet at home, the parent/guardian must contract with an Internet service provider.  

1. Compliance with federal copyright law is expected of all students.  “Copyright” is legal protection for creative intellectual works, which is broadly interpreted to cover just about any expression of an idea.  Text (including email and Web information), graphics, art, photographs, music, and software are examples on the Internet may infringe the copyright for that information.  Even an innocent, unintentional infringement violates the law.  

1. Inappropriate/Unacceptable Use
1. Tier 1:  Inappropriate Use

Includes but not limited too

1. Using proxy sites unless directed by school personnel.
2. Making unapproved changes or software installs to computers
3. Using computers not assigned to you unless prior teacher approval is given.
4. Taking video, pictures, or audio recordings on school property when not related to an assignment.
5. Emailing or chatting during class when not relating to an assignment.
6. Profanity
7. Non-educational gaming not approved by teacher/administrator 

1. Tier 2:  Unacceptable Use

Includes but not limited too

1. Pornography.  
1. Possession
2. Manufacturing-using a camera to create pictures/movie
3. Distributing-sending/sharing with others

* Accessing pornography can be a felony offense and violations will be turned over to the proper legal authorities.

1. Images of weapons for non-school related purposes
2. Gang related files
3. Illegally obtained movies, music, or media of any sort.
4. Logging into a computer/application using someone else’s login without permission.
5. Cheating
6. Using a computer to plan a fight, cause harm, create a material disruption to the educational process, or to commit a crime.
7. Profanity directed at faculty or staff
8. Threats or cyber/bullying

1. Improper Care and Responsibility
1. Tier 1:  Neglect and Misuse

Includes but not limited to:

1. Carrying your laptop out of the assigned case if using a loaned laptop
2. Carrying books or binders in loaned laptop bags
3. Leaving laptop unattended outside of class
4. Allowing someone else to use your assigned laptop
5. Removing labels and identifying stickers on laptop bag or placing labels or identifying marks on the laptops
6. Unauthorized loading or deleting of software

1. Tier 2:  Intentional Misuse or Abuse

Includes but not limited to:

1. Any intentional actions which are harmful or potentially harmful to the computer, charger, and/or computer case

*Tier 1 violations will be handled by building level administrators.  

*Tier 2 violations will be handled by the proper administrator. Any violations of Lexington City Schools Board Policy, specifically policies 5.9.3.8 and 5.9.3.5, will result in repossession of the laptop.  

1. Modification to Program
1. Lexington City Schools reserves the right to revoke or modify the project or its terms at any time.