Technology & Devices

• Brands & Models: The ISD uses Dell and Lenovo Chromebooks.
  • We use the "cart model" in Elementary and Middle School. Elementary schools have classroom carts stocked with a Chromebook for every student. Middle schools provide Chromebook carts in homerooms, ensuring each student has a device to use and carry with them throughout the school day.
  • Middle School students may also check out their Chromebooks at the end of the day - or the end of the week (for the weekend) - to do school work.
  • High Schools students are assigned Chromebooks at their buildings at the start the school year. Students are responsible for turning Chromebooks in at the end of the school year. Summer Success uses the Middle School cart model for Middle and High School students.
  • The ISD has more than 1,500 iPads across the district, used by both students and staff for curriculum. 
  • ​​​​​​​All certified staff (teachers, other educator positions) have Dell laptops.
• Replacement & Rotation: To ensure all students have reliable devices, older models are periodically replaced. ISD reviews device condition and plans for purchasing replacements as needed.
   

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  Support & Repairs

• Troubleshooting: If the Chromebook has issues, students should first attempt basic steps (reboot, ensure internet, etc.). For persistent problems, submit a repair request to the ISD Technology Help Desk.
• Damage, Loss, or Theft: Students / families may be responsible for repair or replacement costs if damage is due to neglect, misuse, or accidental loss. Chromebooks must be returned in good condition as required.

• Loaner Devices: ISD maintains limited loaner devices for temporary use when a device is in for repair, where available. 

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  Family & Student Resources

• User Guides & Tutorials: How to use a Chromebook, managing Google accounts, saving work, etc.
• Agreements & Sign-Up Forms: Students (and parents/guardians) are required to sign the Chromebook Use Agreement / handbook as part of receiving a device.
• Training & Support: Workshops or videos for students and families on best practices, digital citizenship, online safety, and maximizing learning with Chromebooks.