Miami Independent School District PO Box 368 • 100 Warrior Lane • Miami, TX 79059

806-868-3971Donna Hale, Superintendent

Mark Driskell, Principal

Attention Junior High Parents,

Miami ISO has ordered a Chromebook for each 5th-8th grade student; this will enable us to implement a

1:1 technology program for our junior high. The primary objective of this plan is to provide more access to

technology for our junior high students in the classroom. We are modeling this 1:1 program after our high

school laptop 1:1 program. The students will be issued a Chromebook and a carrying case. They will be

responsible for bringing the Chromebook to class, charged and ready to use each day. They will be able to take

these devices home if they so choose, however they will also be held accountable for responsibly using the

device and maintaining the physical condition of the device. Before we can send your student home with their

Chromebook we have an obligation to provide you and the student with information regarding their liability and

responsibilities.

Attached is a copy of our acceptable use policy, this covers details on what is and is not acceptable

concerning the student using school provided technology resources. It also outlines discipline actions that may

occur if the student violates this policy. There is also our new Junior High Technology Agreement; this details the

financial responsibility of both you and the student.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this program feel free to contact me personally either

via the schools phone number (806-868-3971) or my email (tara.royal@region16.net). Keep in mind this is not a

mandatory program, however the teachers are heavily encouraged to make use of this new technology and

your student may be at some disadvantage not having access to district technology resources. There can also be

special conditions made, for instance if you want your student to have access to the resources at school but not

at home, this can be arranged.

Sincerely,

Tara Royal

Miami ISO Technology Director

A better school makes a better community!

CHROME BOOK TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT

Miami ISO is providing each student grades 5th-8th with a Chromebook and carrying case. The

student/parent is responsible for all equipment checked out to him/her. At the end of the year any

equipment in need of repairs, or equipment not turned in will result in the student/parent being

assessed the amount for repair and/or replacement.

Listed below is a cost breakdown of each component:

• Chromebook

• Computer bag

• Charger

Total:

$275.00

$ 25.00

$340.00

If you and your child want to use this equipment, please sign below, until this form is returned your

child will not be able to use the equipment outside of the classroom setting. Please mark one of

the following boxes and return this form to Mrs. Royal.

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I understand the above rules and expectations and accept full responsibility for my child's use of

the technology equipment; therefore, I give permission for my child to check and use the

technology equipment.

I do not want my child to have access to the technology equipment outside of the regular

school day. Furthermore, I will provide my child with the technology required to complete

assignments outside of the regular school day. I understand that on-line textbooks and

resources may be part of my child's courses.

Parent Name Printed Student Name Printed

Parent Signature and date

Donna Hale, Superintendent

Mark Driskell, Principal

Tara Royal, Director of Technology

Student Signature and date

Miami Public Schools

800 Warrior Way

Miami, Texas 79059

Phone: (806)868-3971

Fax: (806)868-3171

$ 40.00