Technology

Each student will receive a Chromebook and Charger that will be distributed at the beginning of the school year. It is the district’s recommendation that no student be restricted access to any learning resource granted to all other students. If circumstances outside of school call for a student to have limited or restricted access to the district’s provided resources, a written request by the student’s parent/guardian, in collaboration with a school administrator, must be placed on file with the district technology office. If the request is initiated by parent/guardian, approved by a school administrator, and placed on file with the school office and technology office, a student may be granted “as needed only” access to their device, rather than having it issued permanently into the student’s possession; “as needed” status does not release the student from financial responsibility for the device hardware.

Devices for students with disabilities will be determined individually by their individualized education program (IEP) or other appropriate plan. For some students it may be a specialized device that allows for access and meets the unique needs of the student. Devices will not be removed and replaced without consideration given to each individual situation. In the case where a standard device is not the appropriate electronic device, another type of device will be considered to assist the student in accessing the curriculum.

Student devices will be collected during the last week of the school year (depending upon the device rotation year, high school students may keep their devices over the summer). The IT department will check the condition of the device and charger and note any damage(s). If a student withdraws, is expelled, or terminates enrollment at Lebanon R-III for any reason, he or she is responsible for returning the device to the technology office. Furthermore, the parents/guardians will be responsible for any damage to the student device, consistent with the device protection plan and must return the computer and accessories to the technology office in satisfactory condition. Should the device fail to be returned the parents/guardians will also pay the replacement cost of the student device.

Students are responsible for the general care of their district-supplied student device. Student devices that are broken or fail to work properly must be taken to the building library or technology department in the high school, where a mobile device technician will complete an evaluation of the equipment. If subjected to rough treatment, severe damage can occur to a device. The screens are particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure on the screen.

• Do not lean on the top of the device when it is shut.
• Do not place anything near the device that could put pressure on the screen.
• Clean the device with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth.
• Do not “bump” the device against walls, floors, etc. as it will eventually break the device.
• Before closing the device verify that there is nothing in between the screen and keyboard.

The student device is school property and all users will follow this policy as well as the Lebanon R-III School district acceptable use policy for technology.

• Only use a clean, soft cloth to clean the screen, no cleansers of any type.
• Cords and cables must be inserted carefully into the student device to prevent damage.
• Student devices must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels that are not the property of the Lebanon R-III School District.
• Student devices must never be left in an unlocked car or any unsupervised area.
• District labels on the devices may not be removed by the student or any other person.

Student devices are intended for use at school each day. In addition to teacher expectations for student device use, school messages, announcements, calendars, and schedules will be expected to be accessed using the Chromebook. Students who take their device home each day are responsible for bringing their charged device to school.

Student devices must be brought to school each day in a fully charged condition. Students need to charge their device each evening. In cases where use of the student device has caused batteries to become discharged, students may be able to connect their student device to a power outlet in class (at teacher discretion and power availability).

While on school grounds the students may only access the Internet using the district’s wireless (filtered) network pursuant to board policy EHB and EHB-AP(2). Students may access wireless networks other than the school’s network on their student device while off campus. Use of the device outside of school property will still have filtered access. If a student has been assigned virtual instruction by the district and lacks internet access, a cellular internet Chromebook may be checked out, depending on availability, for the duration of the virtual instruction assignment. More information on this is located in the frequently asked questions section at the end of this document.

Lebanon R-III Schools makes no guarantee that the network will be fully functioning 100% of the time. In the rare case that the network is down, the district will not be responsible for lost or missing data.

The use of Lebanon R-III Schools technology resources is a privilege, not a right. The privilege of using the technology resources provided by Lebanon R-III Schools is not transferable or extendible by students to anyone outside the school and terminates when a student is no longer enrolled. The Lebanon R-III Schools Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Board Policy EHB, Technology Usage; and EHB-AP (Technology Safety) are provided to make all students aware of the responsibilities associated with efficient, ethical, and lawful use of technology resources.

A user does not have a legal expectation of privacy in the user’s electronic communications or other activities involving the district’s technology resources including, but not limited to, voice mail, telecommunications, e-mail and access to the Internet or network drives. By using the district’s network and technology resources, all users are consenting to having their electronic communications and all other use monitored by the district.

Electronic communications, downloaded material and all data stored on the district’s technology resources, including files deleted from a user’s account, may be intercepted, accessed, monitored or searched by district administrators or their designees at any time in the regular course of business.

If a student violates any part of the AUP or Lebanon R-III terms of use, privileges may be restricted or terminated, access to school district technology resources may be denied, and appropriate disciplinary action shall be applied. All damages incurred by the district due to a user’s intentional or negligent misuse of the district’s technology resources, including loss of property and staff time, will be charged to the user. District administrators have the authority to sign any criminal complaint regarding damage to district technology. Violations may result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension/expulsion for students. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.

• Talk to your children about the values and standards your children should follow when using the Internet, just as you do on the use of all media information sources such as television, telephones, movies, and radio.
• Parental discretion should be used when the device is used at home.
• Though the device’s internet traffic is filtered at all times, the district is not responsible for student activity while off campus.
• For more information about Internet safety please see the resources at Google and Common Sense Media.

• Provide Internet and e-mail access to its students at school.
• Provide Internet filtering in accordance with Policy EHB.
• Provide staff guidance to aid students in doing research and help assure student compliance of the Acceptable Use Policy.
• Administration reserves the right to revoke access to devices on a case-by-case basis.

Students will be held responsible for maintaining their device and keeping it in good working order.

• Any device malfunction or damage must be reported to the school Library or to the Help Desk by email at helpdesk@lebanon.k12.mo.us, or by phone at 417-657-1812. The district will be responsible for repairing devices that malfunction due to manufacturing defects.
• Accidental damage will be repaired one time throughout the school year. Subsequent damages will be charged at the full cost of the break.
• Parents/guardians will be responsible for the entire cost of repair/replacement to student devices that are intentionally damaged as determined by school administration.
• Student devices that are stolen must be reported immediately to the Help Desk and the Police Department (in the town where the device was stolen).
• Comply with trademark and copyright laws and all license agreements. Ignorance of the law is not an acceptable excuse. If you are unsure, ask a teacher or parent.
• Plagiarism is a violation of intellectual property rights such as copyrights and district policy. Give credit to all sources used, whether quoted or summarized. This includes all forms of media on the Internet, such as graphics, movies, music, and text.
• Use or possession of hacking software is strictly prohibited and violators will be subject to the building student handbook and/or existing district policies. Violation of applicable state or federal law will result in disciplinary action by the district and/or criminal prosecution. Inappropriate media may not be used on the student device.
• Sound should be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes during the school day.
• Student device game playing is not allowed during the school day unless specifically authorized by the teacher.
• Applying for a user ID under false pretenses or using another person’s ID or password is prohibited.
• Sharing user IDs or passwords with others is prohibited, and users will be responsible for any actions taken by those using the ID or password. A user will not be responsible for theft of passwords and IDs, but may be responsible if the theft was the result of user negligence. Using student devices in a responsible and ethical manner.
• Obeying general school rules concerning behavior and communication which apply to device use.
• Using all technology resources in an appropriate manner so as to not damage school equipment.
• Protecting Lebanon R-III student devices and systems by contacting an administrator about any security problems they may encounter.
• Monitoring all activity on their account(s).
• Students should always turn off and secure their device after they are done working to protect their work and information.
• If a student should receive e-mails, texts or view social media containing inappropriate or abusive language or if the subject matter is questionable, he/she is required to take it to their parent, teacher or principal.

• Illegal transmission of copyrighted materials.
• Any action which violates the Acceptable Use Policy, any existing Board policy or public law.
• Sending, accessing, uploading, or distributing inappropriate media as defined Board Policy EHB, Technology Usage; and EHB-AP (Technology Safety).
• Cyberbullying committed by transmission of a communication including, but not limited to, a message, text, sound or image by means of an electronic device including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone or other wireless communication device, computer or pager (Board Policy JFCF).
• Use of websites or other means of plagiarizing or purchasing papers, book reports, etc.
• Changing of student device settings (exceptions include personal settings such as font size, brightness, etc.).
• Spamming-sending of mass e-mails.
• Gaining access to other student’s accounts, files, and/or data and sharing of logins to gain access to apps.
• Use of the district Internet/e-mail accounts for financial or commercial gain or for any illegal activity.
• Students are cautioned when giving out personal information over the Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, setting up Internet accounts including those necessary for chat rooms, eBay, e-mail, etc.
• District provided e-mail accounts should not be used to sign up for any type of social media or anything that is not required for school functions. Participation in credit card fraud, electronic forgery or other forms of illegal behavior.
• Deletion of an educational application without teacher permission.
• Bypassing the Lebanon R-III School District Internet filter through a web proxy, VPN, or other medium.

Student devices will be labeled in the manner specified by the school. Student devices can be identified in the following ways:

• Record of serial number
• Lebanon R-III School District asset tag

Under no circumstances should devices be left in unsupervised areas. Unsupervised areas are not limited to but include the school grounds and campus, the lunchroom, locker rooms, computer lab, office, unlocked classrooms, and hallways. Any device left in these areas is in danger of being stolen or damaged. If a student device is found in an unsupervised area, it should be taken to the building library or technology office at the high school.

A $10 fee for students in grades 2-12 will be applied to the student’s account each year and will remain there until it is paid in full. The cost for families with four or more students will be capped at $30. Failure to do so will result in the device not being enrolled in the device protection plan and all costs for repair/replacement will be at the user’s expense.

This fee will include repairs for the student device outlined in the Damage Waiver Deductible for Claims table (below). Parents can purchase the damage waiver through the SiS Parent Portal.

The device protection plan covers one claim in full for breakage of any parts per school year (unless full replacement is required). Claims after the first will be at a total cost of device replacement or repair to the student. If repairs require the need for full replacement of the device, the cost will be $75. Only one $75 full replacement cost will be allowed each school year. Subsequent claims (during the same school year) requiring full replacement will be at the full cost of the device.

The table on the following page details the costs associated with repair or replacement. In the case of theft, vandalism and other criminal acts, or fire, a police/fire report MUST be filed by the student or parent for the waiver coverage to take place. A copy of the police/fire report must be provided to the principal's office.

Any damage deemed as intentional on a district-supplied device will be fined to a student for full cost of repair and/or replacement. The device protection plan does NOT cover intentional damage of the device or any associated components as determined by school administration. Intentional damage includes marker, paint, and sticker residue.

The Lebanon R-III School District recognizes that there is a need to protect the investment by both the district and the student/parent. The following outlines the various areas of the device damage waiver:

The table above lists the most commonly replaced parts. If a repair is necessary that is not listed in the table, the student will be responsible for the actual cost of the hardware as referenced from our available vendor quote(s).

The device protection plan is an annual damage waiver payment for coverage of accidental damage, theft, loss or damage by fire/flood, water. I understand the payment is non-refundable. The annual coverage begins from the date of enrollment and will end at the end of that academic calendar year.

Students new to the district during the school year outside of the enrollment window will have an opportunity to enroll at that time. Students will still need to pay for the device protection plan and re-enroll each school year for as long as they are a student at Lebanon High School. Further, I understand that the device protection plan DOES NOT cover INTENTIONAL DAMAGE. Students/Parents are responsible for full replacement costs of intentional damages to student devices. I understand in the case of theft, vandalism and other criminal acts, or fire, a police/fire report MUST be filed by the student or parent for the damage waiver coverage to take place.

Valuable resources for parents, students, and teachers are below. If you have a resource that you would like added to this list, please e-mail it to helpdesk@lebanon.k12.mo.us to be added.

Internet and Wifi

• Free Wifi Locations in Lebanon 
• Corporate Partnerships 

Chromebook Help

• Chromebook Help Center
• Using Your Chromebook Offline
• Make the Most of Your Chromebook

Repairs

• Phone number: (417)657-1812
• E-mail: helpdesk@lebanon.k12.mo.us

Parent Online Resources

• Connect Safely Website
• Common Sense Media
• Edutopia: Think Before You Click

Student Online Resources

• Google Digital Citizenship and Safety
• Google Applie Digital Skills
• ISTE Standards for Students

Teacher Online Resources

• Google Training Center
• Google Applied Digital Skills
• ISTE Standards for Educators 

Mobile Device Information: 

Chromebook Costs:
$10 per student (applied to your Parent Portal account), with a maximum of $30 per family.

Families can learn more through the mobile device courses on Canvas. 

Parent Mobile Device Orientation

Student Mobile Device Orientation

What if we do not have internet access at home?

Lifeline Services

Lifeline Application

Signing into Chrome allows you to save your bookmarks, and projects that use Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets. 

1. Open Chrome
2. Click the person icon found at the top right, next to the address bar.
3. Press Turn on sync... to sign in
4. Enter your Lebanon email and password.
5. If you are asked to verify your account, click Continue.
6. If you are asked to turn on sync, click Yes I'm in.

Chrome will remember that you are signed in until you logout or if your computer is reimaged.

You can enroll into a class through a(n):

1. Link provided by the teacher

2. Class invitation through your email

3. Class code provided by the teacher

Once you enroll into a class, you can access it from any device once you sign into chrome with the appropriate account.

If you are unable to enroll into a class, contact the teacher of that class or use Google Support to ask questions.

Create a Canvas Observer account to stay connected to your student’s learning, view course content and monitor assignments and grades.

Note: You only need to do this once. Your account will follow your student throughout their school career.

Infinite Campus is the District’s student information system where families can access important student information, including grades, attendance, schedules and more.

1. Sign into Infinite Campus student and select grades from the menu on the left.

2. Select the term you want to view from the table at the top.

3. To see more information about a grade that is in progress click the arrow to the right of that grade.

4. If the teacher has broken the assignment into categories, you will find those by clicking the arrow.

5. Click the plus sign to see assignments in a certain category and their scores.

• You can find missing assignments in Infinite Campus by clicking Assignments in the menu on the left. This will list all of your assignments from all classes by date.

• Toggle Missing at the top to filter only missing assignments in the list.

• Toggle Current Term to filter out any old or future quarter assignments.