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Reference 8.7
June 10, 2015
1:1 Chromebook Implementation
Background:
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Objective 3:2-By 2017, all students, grades 6-12 will
have access to one-to-one devices as evidenced by each student having access.
At the May Board of Education, meeting a plan was outlined to address the preceding CSIP
Objective. Within the FY 16 Budget, the district has the resources to meet the 1:1 objective for
grades 6-12 by using a combination of existing and new equipment.
The specific 1:1 plan will be reviewed at the meeting and is attached for your perusal. Of note is
the Technology Damage Waiver Option, which is an annual optional fee parents may elect for
their child to cover device accidental damage or parents may elect to forgo the fee assuming full
responsibility for the cost of repair or replacement of their student(s) device.
To implement the plan, additional Chromebooks are needed and the Technology Damage Waiver
Option should be established.

Recommendation:
The Administration recommends the purchase for 348 Chromebooks at an estimated cost of
$97,092; 1,200 Chromebook cases at an estimated cost of $30,000 and management software for
all district Chromebooks at an estimated cost of $9,977. All funds are budgeted in FY 16 Capital
Expenditures.

The Administration recommends establishing a Technology Damage Waiver Option for students
participating in the 1:1 Chromebook distribution at a rate of $30 per student or $60 per family.

Jacque A. Cowherd, Ed.D.

Superintendent
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1:1 Learning Initiative

Why go 1:1

Increasedstudentengagement
Satisfiesonlinetestingrequirements
Providesflexibility,customization,andpersonalization,whichenhancestudentmotivation,morale,
performance,efficiency,andeffectiveness.
Alignswithtodaysmobilesocietywhereanytime,anywherelearningisareality.
Supportscollaborativelearning.
Offerspowerfulcollaborativeandinclasspossibilities.TheChromebookexpandsthenumberof
availableopportunitiesforstudentstocollaborateandlearninwaysthatsuitthembest,givingthem
confidenceandhelpingthemachievetheirfullpotential
Improveinteractionbyallowingtheeasyexchangeofinformationamongstudentsandwithteachers.
Assignmentscanbeexchangedelectronically.
Studentswithadvancedskillsareabletoexpandtheirskillsandknowledge.
Studentswithlearningdifferencesarebetterabletokeeppacewithclassmatesbecausetheycan
utilizethetechnologytomeettheirindividuallearningneeds.

Formal learning is like riding a bus: the driver decides where the bus is going; the passengers are along
for the ride. Informal learning is like riding a bike: the rider chooses the destination, the speed, and the
route. - Jay Cross

Current Classroom Technology Climate

StudentsingradesPK12arealreadyusingamultitudeofdevicesintheclassroom.Chromebooksare
beingincreasinglyusedthroughoutthedayatallgradelevelstosupplementclassroomlearninginitiatives.
WeareaGoogleAppsforEducation(GAFE)districtwhichmeansstudentshave,andareactivelyusing,
Gmail,Docs,Calendar,ClassroomandotherGoogleAppsalready.TraditionalWinandMacworkstations
arebeingreplacedwithChromebooks.Computerlabsinthebuildingsarebecomingusedless.McIntire
andBartleyhavealreadyremovedtheircomputerlabentirely.

Current Chromebook and Student Counts (Grades 6-12)

Building

#Students(6th12th
Grades)

#Chromebooks
Currently

#Chromebooks
Needed

FMS

512

540

28

FHS

644

280

364

1,156

820

336

Totals

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Device Protection, Monitoring, Filtering

GoGuardianforAdministrators
1200CBs$65441yearlicense
1200CBs$156243yearlicense
Providesmonitoring,filtering,andantitheftforschools
Bothathomeandatschool
GoGuardianforTeachersandAdministratorsBundle
1200CBs$109121yearlicense
1200CBs$263653yearlicense($6000discount)
Providesallthesamefeaturesasaboveplusteacherclassroomfunctionssuchas
screenmonitoring,control,andwebhistoryreporting
2148CBs$20,0841yearLicense
AllChromebooksinDistrict

Funding
NetworkInfrastructure
eRateCategory2
InternalConnections
Chromebooks
LocalFunds
TeacherGrants

Battery / Charging
StudentswillberequiredtobringtheirChromebookstoschoolfullychargedeachday.Additional
powercordsavailableineachbuildingasbackup.
Devicesthatdonotleavetheschoolwillbeplacedbackinchargingcartsorracksattheendofeach
day.

Case
Targus12.1IntellectSlipCase
$22(CDWG)
HigherGround
Shuttle2.1InCaseStyle
$50
FlakJacketPlus
$34

Professional Development
ManyworkshopshavealreadybeenprovidedtostaffintheuseofGoogleApps.
ManyinservicescurrentlyprovidedonamyriadoftopicsrangingfromGoogleApps,Google
Classroom,andothertopicsrelatedtotheuseoftechnologyintheclassroom(CaseyEchelmeier,
MOREnet)
StudentswillbetrainedonhowtousetheChromebookbytheirteachers.Studentsarealso
encouragedtoresearchandlearnontheirown.Manyvideosavailableonline.
ConsiderDigitalCitizenshiptrainingforstudents

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Inappropriate Use
Devicesarelockeddown,filteredforcontent,andmonitoredatalltimes.
SeeAttached
FultonChromebookAgreementsignedbystudentsandparents
SeeAttached

Students without WiFi

Chromebookscanbeusedoffline.DocumentswillsynconcethedeviceisconnectedtoaWiFi
network.
Assignments
requiring
Internetaccessathomeshouldnotbegiven.
IfassignmentsrequireInternetaccess,teachershouldallowampletimeduringtheschooldayto
completetheassignment.

Technology Damage Waiver Fee

Thisannualfeewillcoveraccidentaldamageandlossduetotheft
$30perstudent,$60perfamily
Optional.Parentresponsiblefortherepairorreplacementiftheyoptout.
Policereportwillberequiredincasesoftheft
Doesnotcoverlossofthedeviceand/oritsaccessories,cosmeticdamage,ordamagescausedby
misuseorabuse.Thedamagewillbeassessedandrepairedorreplacedifthedamageiswithinthe
protectionguidelines.
Parents/StudentswillbechargedforfullreplacementcostoftheChromebookand/oraccessoriesif
thedamagehasbeendeterminedtobetheresultofmisuseorabuse

Implementation Plan
Chromebooksissuedto6thand9thgradestudents
Chromebookswillbedistributedduringstudentregistration.
StudentscancheckoutaChromebookdailyifparentchoosesnottoparticipateinthe1:1
initiative
UponreceiptofsignedChromebookPolicy
ReturnofChromebooks
ChromebooksandAccessorieswillbecollectedattheendofeachschoolyearfor
maintenance.
StudentswillretaintheiroriginalChromebookeachyear
AnystudentwhowithdrawsfromthedistrictwillberequiredtoreturntheirChromebookand
allaccessories.
Parentheldresponsibleforfullpaymentifdevicenotreturned

1:1 Learning Initiative Parent Questionnaire

Parentsurveytoinformandanswerfourbasicquestions:
DoestheparenthaveWiFiaccessathome
Dotheysupporta1:1Initiative
AretheyinterestedinpurchasingtheDamageWaiver
Wouldtheyattenda1:1ParentOrientationMeeting
SeeAttached

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1:1 Q&A for Families

QuestionsandAnswersforfamiliesregardingtheproposed1:1Initiative
SeeAttached

Chromebook Support Options

A+Interns
TechnologyOfficeAide
FMSStudentTechGroup

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FPS1:1LearningInitiativeParentQuestionaire

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FPS 1:1 Learning Initiative Parent

Questionaire
The District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Objective 3:2 states, "By
2017, all students, grades 6-12 will have access to one-to-one devices as
evidenced by each student having access".
Fulton Public Schools is considering a 1:1 learning initiative for the 2015-2016
school year.
**THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDES STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 A CHROMEBOOK TO
USE AT BOTH SCHOOL AND AT HOME**
Chromebooks are essentially laptops that work primarily with an Internet
connection for use with research, word processing, and collaboration with
teachers and other students.
The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from you, the parent, to
determine your level of support for such a program, and to help us identify and
address your questions and concerns.
Thank you for your participation, you input is valuable to us.
I have students in:
Check all that apply
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Do you have WiFi access in your home?
Do you have the ability for mobile devices to connect to the Internet in your home?
Yes
No
Which of the following are your greatest concerns if your child had a school-issued Chromebook to
be used at school and at home?

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Please select your top three concerns

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What if I don't have Internet access at home

What if my child breaks or loses the Chromebook
What if my child forgets to take it to school
What if my child forgets to charge the Chromebook
Filtering for appropriate content at home
Other:
Which of the following do you believe are advantages of your child(ren) having a school-issued
Chromebook to be used at school and at home?
Check all that apply
Increased student engagement
Enhances student motivation, morale, performance, efficiency, and effectiveness
Anytime, Anywhere learning
Access to software programs used at school
Provides opportunites for students to learn in a way that suits them best
Promotes communication and sharing of information between students and teachers
Students with learning differences are better able to keep pace with classmates by utilizing the
technology to meet their individual learning needs.
Real-world experiences and responsibility
Other:
Considering the advantages and concerns of each student having a school-issued Chromebook to be
used at home and at school, where would you rate yourself on FPS implementing a 1:1 technology
initiative?
Definitely
Yes
Yes, with some concerns
No
I need more information before I can decide
If you answered, "Yes, with some concerns", "No", or "I need more information before I can decide"...
Please provide additional detail based on your answer to the above question

Which option would you prefer?

Choose the option that best fits your needs.

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device due to accidental damage or theft. This fee would not cover the cost to replace or repair a
device that is misused or abused. ($30 per student or $60 per family)
No Fee - I will cover the costs of repair or replacement due to damage or theft.
Would you be willing to attend a parent orientation meeting regarding a 1:1 implementation?
Yes
No
What comments, questions or concerns do you have regarding this potential 1:1 learning initiative?

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1:1Q&AforFamilies
1. Howandwhenwillthedevicesbedistributed?
FHSDuringSchedulePickup
August10,201512thGrade
August11,201510th&11thGrade
August13,20159thGrade
FMSDuringSchedulePickup
August11,20157th&8thGrade
August12,20156thGrade

2. Willstudentstaketheirdeviceshomewiththem?
Yes.Studentswillberequiredtoreturntheirdevicesattheendoftheschoolyearsothatwe
mayperformbasicmaintenanceproceduresoversummerbreak.

3. Willtherebeongoingeducationforparentsandcaregivers?
Yes.Wewillscheduleseveraleveningsthroughouttheschoolyearinordertoprovideparents
withinformationandtrainingonour1:1rolloutandvariousapplicationsusedintheclassroom.

4. Willtheschoolprovideacaseand/oraccessoriesforthe
device?
Yes.WewillbeprovidingpaddedcasesforthestudentstousewiththeirChromebooks.

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5. Howandwhereshoulddevicesbestored/caredforathome?
Thedeviceshouldbestoredinanareanotsusceptibletoextremenearorcold.Thedevice
shouldbechargedeverynight.Aswithallelectronicdevices,waterandfoodparticlesspilledon
thedevicecoulddamageitbeyondrepair.

6. Whatismyfamilysresponsibilityforlossorbreakagein
school,outofschool,orboth?
Atthestartofeachyear,anoptionalTechnologyDamageWaiverfeewillbecollectedfrom
everyfamily.Thisfeewillcoverthecostofrepairsofdevicesthroughouttheyearforaccidental
damageorlossduetotheft.Lossordamageduetomisuseorabuseisnotcoveredandrepair
orreplacementcostsinthesecaseswillbetheresponsibilityoftheparentand/orthestudent.
Lossesduetotheftwillrequireapolicereportsubmittedtothedistrict.

7. Isthereanacceptableusepolicy(AUP)?WherecanIfindit?
Yes.Thedistrictspoliciesandproceduresregardingtechnologyusagemaybefoundbyvisiting
https://goo.gl/fpEVTK

8. Howwillschoolworkbeaffectedifmychildlosesthe
privilegetousethedevice?

AssignmentsnotrequiringaChromebookwillbeissuedtothestudent.

9. WillthedeviceneedtobeconnectedtotheInternetto
completehomeworkassignments?
No.StudentswillbegivenampletimeatschooltocompletehomeworkthatrequiresInternet
access.

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10. IstheschoolusingacontentfilterforInternetbrowsing?
Yes.TheschoolusesTrustwaveforitscontentfiltering.WewillalsobeinstallingGoGuardian
whichwillprovideasecondlayeroffilteringforChromebooksbothatschoolandathome.

11. IsthereawayIcanhavesimilarfilteringoptionsathome?
Yes.EveryChromebookwillhavesoftwareinstalledthatwillprovidecontentfiltering,
monitoring,andantitheftbothatschoolandathome.

Formoreinformationvisithttps://www.goguardian.com/

Formoreinformation,pleasecontact:DanHedgpathatdhedgpath@fulton58.org

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Fulton Public Schools

1:1 Learning Initiative Overview

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What is a Chromebook

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The Five Ws
Who

6th-12th Grade Students

What

1 to 1 using Chromebooks

When

Beginning 2015-2016 School Year

Where

FHS and FMS

Why

Collaboration, Communication, Engagement,

Differentiated Instruction, Anytime/Anywhere
Access, 21st Century Skills
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Timeline
June

Board of Education Presentation

Parent Questionnaire
Q&A for Families
Audit, Clean & Repair Current Chromebooks

July

Purchase Chromebooks for 6th and 9th Grade Students

Purchase Cases for 6th - 12th Grade
Purchase and Install GoGuardian Software
Provide GAFE & Classroom Training for Teachers
Audit, Clean & Repair Chromebooks

August

Provide GAFE & Classroom Training for Teachers

Audit, Clean and Repair Chromebooks
Parent 1:1 Orientation
Distribute Chromebooks to Students

August - May 2016

Provide Tech Integration Training for Teachers

Provide GAFE & Classroom Training to Teachers
Student Digital Citizenship Training

Collect Chromebooks for Summer Maintenance, Cleanup and Storage

May 2016
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GoGuardian Admin Dashboard

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GoGuardian Teacher Dashboard

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Technology Damage Waiver

This annual fee will cover accidental damage and loss due to theft
$30 per student, $60 per family
Optional. Parent responsible for the repair or replacement if they optout.
Police report will be required in cases of theft
Does not cover loss of the device and/or its accessories, cosmetic
damage, or damages caused by misuse or abuse. The damage will be
assessed and repaired or replaced if the damage is within the protection
guidelines.
Parents/Students will be charged for full replacement cost of the
Chromebook and/or accessories if the damage has been determined to be
the result of misuse or abuse

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1:1 Q&A for Families

Answers some of the most common questions
parents have regarding 1 to 1 implementations
Will students take their devices home?
Will the school provide a case?
How should devices be stored at home?
What is my responsibility for loss or
breakage in school, out of school, or both?
What happens if my child loses the privilege
to use the device?
Is there content filtering at home?
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1:1 Learning Parent Questionnaire

Parent survey to inform and answer four basic
questions:
Does the parent have WiFi access at home
Do they support a 1:1 Initiative
Are they interested in purchasing the
Damage Waiver
Would they attend a 1:1 Parent Orientation
Meeting
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Questions?

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FultonPublicSchoolDistrict
Student&Parent/GuardianLaptopAgreement
AsaconditionofusinganyFultonPublicSchoolDistrictlaptop(Laptopwhichtermshallalsoincludetablets,
chromebooksandothersimilardevices)assignedtome,Iunderstandandherebyagreetothefollowing:
StudentResponsibilities
:

IunderstandthattheLaptopisandremainsthepropertyoftheDistrict,andthatmyuseoftheLaptopisaprivilege.

IunderstandthatmyuseoftheLaptopisforeducationalpurposesonly,andacknowledgethatIhavereceivedand
agreetoabidebytheDistrictTechnologyAcceptableUsePolicyaswellasalllocal,state,andfederallaws.

Iagreetokeepallaccountsand/orpasswordsissuedtomebytheDistrictsecure.Iwillnotsharethisinformationwith
anyotherstudents.ThisincludespasswordsfortheLaptop,emailand/ornetworkaccessandotherschoolsystems
.

IagreethatIwillneverusethisLaptoptosharepersonalinformationovertheInternet,and,inaddition,whileusingthis
Laptop,ifIamaskedforpersonalinformationorharassedinanywayIagreetoreportitimmediatelytomyparents,
teacher,orprincipal.

Iunderstandthatmyemail(oranyothercommunications)sentthroughtheLaptopshouldbeappropriate,legitimate,
andresponsiblecommunications,thatthesecommunicationsmaybetraceabletotheDistrictorme,andthatIhaveno
righttoprivacyconcerninganycommunicationsmadethoughthisLaptoporanyinformationstoredontheLaptop.

IagreethatIwillnotinstall,downloadand/orotherwiseutilizeanysoftwareordatathatisillegal,wouldviolatecopyright
laws,orthatwouldotherwiseviolatetheDistrictTechnologyAcceptableUsePolicy.Ialsounderstandthatwhenthe
LaptopisreturnedtotheDistrict,theDistrictmay,initssolediscretion,reformatorotherwiseeraseanyallprograms,
applications,and/ordataontheLaptop.

Iunderstandthatallofmyfiles,dataandinformationstoredontheLaptoparenotprivate,andthatDistrictpersonnelcan
reviewtheLaptop,andanyfiles,dataorinformationresidingontheLaptop,atanytime.

IunderstandthatitismyresponsibilitytostoreandbackupmydataandthattheDistrictdoesnotguaranteeorwarrantin
anywaytheperformanceorqualityoftheLaptop,andtheDistrictwillnotbeliableforanydirectorindirect,incidentalor
consequentialdamages(includinglostorirrecoverabledataorinformation)sustainedorincurredinconnectionwiththe
use,operationorinabilitytousetheLaptop.

IwillnotattempttorepairormateriallyphysicallymodifytheLaptop,norwillIattempttocleanitwithanythingotherthan
asoftcloth,andIwillreportanyproblemswiththeLaptoptoDistrictofficestaff.

IwilltreattheLaptopwithcareby,amongotherthings,notleavingitoutdoorsorinavehicleatextremetemperatures,by
preventingphysicalabusetotheLaptop(e.g.,droppingit),and/orbynotusingitwithfoodordrinkinawaythatmay
damagetheLaptop.IalsoagreetostoreandusetheLaptopinamannerdesignedtopreventtheftorloss.

IunderstandthatiftheLaptopmustbereplacedduetodamage,theft,orloss,anadditionalinsurancefeewillbe
requiredbeforeanotherlaptopwillbeissuedtome.

IunderstandthatiftheLaptopisintentionallydamaged,destroyed,stolen,orsubjecttointentionalrefusaltoreturntothe
Districtuponrequest,suchconductmayresultincriminalcharges,whetherinJuvenileoradultcourt.

Mysignature,aswellasthesignatureofmyparent/guardian,acknowledgesreceiptoftheLaptopandagreementto
abidebythetermsoftheLaptopAgreementassetout
a
bove.Parents/guardianswillassumeanyfinancial
responsibilityfordamagesnotcoveredbywarranty.

StudentPrintedName

StudentSignature

Date

ParentPrintedName

ParentSignature

Date

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