Common use of Equipment, Training, and Technical Support for Distance Learning Clause in Contracts

Equipment, Training, and Technical Support for Distance Learning. a. The District will continue to provide computers and work with unit members who have internet connectivity issues so that they can continue to deliver distance learning as was done in Spring 2020. Unit members will maintain District equipment in good repair and order but will not be liable for damage to District equipment that occurs for reasons beyond the unit member’s control. b. Unit members are not authorized to incur additional personal expenses due to distance learning and should use existing District technology and equipment at a school site specified by the District. c. The District will provide unit members with online access to District provided technical support. This may include access to technical support personnel, helplines, and other technical support from District vendors and/or staff, as well as instruction on distance learning platforms and instructional materials. Technology/instructional on call support will be available to staff during their regular work hours for any distance learning support needed. d. District employees using district-provided technology, whether hardware or software, including district networks, emails, and applications, are included within the parameters of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy, previously signed by all unit members; thus, unit members acknowledge that, using their own personal devices (e.g., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) and internet, but using District-provided applications, makes the District’s Acceptable Use Policy applicable. Unit members agree to comply with the District’s Acceptable Use Policy when working remotely (e. g. using District provided e-mail, logging into district resources (e.g., Google Drive) etc.).

Equipment, Training, and Technical Support for Distance Learning. a. The District will continue to provide computers and work with unit members members, including child development, who have internet connectivity issues so that they can continue to deliver distance learning as was done in Spring 2020. Unit members will maintain District equipment in good repair and order but will not be liable for damage to District equipment that occurs for reasons beyond the unit member’s control. b. Unit members are not authorized to incur additional personal expenses due to distance learning and should use existing District technology and equipment at a school site specified by the District. c. The District will provide unit members with online access to District provided technical support. This may include access to technical support personnel, helplines, and other technical support from District vendors and/or staff, as well as instruction on distance learning platforms and instructional materials. Technology/instructional on call support will be available to staff during their regular work hours for any distance learning support needed. d. District employees using district-provided technology, whether hardware or software, including district networks, emails, and applications, are included within the parameters of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy, previously signed by all unit members; thus, unit members acknowledge that, using their own personal devices (e.g., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) and internet, but using District-provided applications, makes the District’s Acceptable Use Policy applicable. Unit members agree to comply with the District’s Acceptable Use Policy when working remotely (e. g. using District provided e-mail, logging into district resources (e.g., Google Drive) etc.).

Equipment, Training, and Technical Support for Distance Learning. a. The District will continue to provide computers and work with unit members members, including child development, who have internet connectivity issues so that they can continue to deliver distance learning as was done in Spring 2020. Unit members will maintain District equipment in good repair and order but will not be liable for damage to District equipment that occurs for reasons beyond the unit member’s control. b. Unit members are not authorized to incur additional personal expenses due to distance learning and should use existing District technology and equipment at a school site specified by the District. c. The District will provide unit members with online access to District provided technical support. This may include access to technical support personnel, helplines, and other technical support from District vendors and/or staff, as well as instruction on distance learning platforms and instructional materials. Technology/instructional on call support will be available to staff during their regular work hours for any distance learning support needed. d. District employees using district-provided technology, whether hardware or software, including district networks, emails, and applications, are included within the parameters of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy, previously signed by all unit members; thus, unit members acknowledge that, using their own personal devices (e.g., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) and internet, but using District-provided applications, makes the District’s Acceptable Use Policy applicable. Unit members agree to comply with the District’s Acceptable Use Policy when working remotely (e. g. using District provided e-mail, logging into district resources (e.g., Google Drive) etc.).