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Tech Equity: Student Chromebooks
In our continuous efforts to provide the best education and opportunities for all of our students, the District is excited to announce the continuation of our TechEquity initiative. This initiative includes a 1:1 take home program for students in grades K-12. Each student will be assigned a Chromebook that will be used both at home and in school to support and enhance student learning and achievement.
The Purpose
The purpose of this initiative is to provide all students with rich online programs, learning resources, and equitable access to 21st century tools. With these educational tools we hope to provide endless opportunities for all students within PUSD, allowing for creative innovation and independent learning.
Implementation
In order to support and sustain this initiative we have implemented learning opportunities for students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Our Digital Citizenship program equips all participants with resources and tips for safe online practices. Although providing a rich 21st century education is our focus, keeping our students safe online is our top priority, which is why students may not bring or use their own devices on campus. All PUSD issued devices include content filtering.
All students will receive a new device this year to ensure up-to-date technology. The devices are insured for normal wear and tear, basic repairs and are replaceable if stolen, provided a police report is filed and turned into the district.
Lost or Stolen Devices
If Lost:
Report your lost device to your teacher/office manager/librarian/or instructional coach (whoever gave you the device)
The staff member will obtain the serial number of the device and report the device as lost to ITS through the Fresh Desk Ticketing service.This will lock the device from further use.
The student will be given a device to use until either the device is found, or the parent pays for the lost device. Parents may order lost chargers on Amazon. Elementary Device/ Secondary Device
Students/Parents will receive an invoice for the device from the school. Funds collected will be sent to the ITS department ATTN: Teresa Rodriguez.
Once the finds have been put back into the ITS account, a replacement device will be ordered and sent to the school to be checked out to the student in Destiny.
If Stolen:
File a police report. If your device is one of the TK-5 grade chromebooks, the cost of the device is $389.10 and the cost of the 6th-12th grade chromebooks is $758.
Report your stolen device to your teacher/office manager/librarian/or instructional coach (whoever gave you the device) Turn a copy of your police report into your school.
The staff member will obtain the serial number of the device in Destiny and will report the device as lost to ITS through the Fresh Desk Ticketing service. This will lock the device from further use.
The student will be given a loaner device until the insurance claim has been fully processed and the device is replaced.
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EdTech - Innovative Technology Services
Email: EdTech@pusd.us
Website: pusd.us/its
Location: 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA
Phone: 626-396-3699