KEARNEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Wireless Laptops Policy

Use of the wireless laptops will be in accordance to the following procedures:

1. The wireless laptops, carts, and cords will be catalogued and stored in the Spanish Room with Mrs. Kluver. Check out of laptops will occur by signing up for the laptops on the checkout sheet which posted by the cart.

2. Teachers (staff members) are allowed to check out laptops for own or classroom use. Students will not be allowed to check out laptops.

3. Teachers will need to conference/train with Mrs. Conner prior to check out and use of wireless laptops.

4. Teachers may check out a maximum of 6 laptops (one cart) at a time. If a teacher wishes to check out fewer than 6 laptops, the laptops may be individually removed from the cart by the students with a teacher accompanying. Teachers must sign the form – not the students. Teachers must visibly monitor use of the laptops in their classroom.

5. Teachers (staff) may check out a single laptop for personal overnight use. The laptop must be returned with the battery fully charged prior to the first period class. Students are not allowed to take computers for overnight use.

6. Laptop users are not to install ISP (Internet service provider, such as AOL) or other personal software on these laptops.

7. When not in use, the laptops will remained plugged into the cart, and the cart will be plugged in to a power outlet to charge the laptops.

8. Laptops/cart will be returned to Mrs. Kluver’s room immediately after designated check out time for recharging and locking up. Laptops/carts will not remain in any classrooms (besides Mrs. Kluver’s) overnight due to security reasons.

9. Use of the wireless laptops will be in accordance with district Acceptable Use Policy for students and staff.