Brownsville Independent School District Road ~ Suite 307 Brownsville, Texas 78521-2417 (956) 548-8011 Fax: (956) 548-8019 Dr. Rene Gutierrez ‘Superintendent March 18, 2020 Dear Brownsville ISD Community, ASSIGNMENTS Brownsville Independent School District is committed to providing instructional support to our students during the COVID-19 crisis. BISD will provide instructional support through different means. We will provide a link on our district BISD website COVID19-Parent Resources. The instructional link will include daily assignments for all students per grade level and per content area Each content area assignment should take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. CALENDAR The link will also include a calendar in which assignments will be identified to include page numbers and any assigned readings. Students with intemet access will be able to complete their assignments via grade level resources. If your child does not have access to internet, you will be able to communicate with your child’s campus leaders to pick up a packet that includes all required assignments. ELECTRONIC DEVICES BISD will also be able to provide an electronic device if you choose to have your child work on the online resources. If you would like to check out an electronic device, please complete student/parent equipment use agreement (see pages 2 and 3) and submit it to the campus at time of electronic device pick-up. CAMPUS DISTRIBUTION HOURS Campuses will be open beginning March 23rd to distribute instructional packets or electronic devices from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We will be happy to respond to any questions anyone may have. Principals will be sending out via School Messenger the schedule for pickup of both electronic devices and packets. BISD campuses will follow the Center for Disease Control recommendation to ensure the safety and security of all our students and staff. Dr. Anysia R. Trevitio Deputy Superintendent-Curriculum & Instruction/HR BISD does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, ‘age or disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities.Brownsville Independent Schoo! District District Wide Coronavirus Action Plan for Distance/Remote Learning Student / Parent Equipment Use Agreement Brownsville ISD will provide the opportunity for our students to take home tal device forleaming, Please understandthatprior to taking the eaming device home, students will be instructed and evaluated on proper use and care. A checkout form is attached outlining the cost if damaged, stolen, or lost. Students must follow the Brownsville ISD Responsible Use Guidelines. These guidelines can be found on www. bisd.us, ‘Student Code of Conduct a Electronic files sent, received, viewed or stored anywhere inthe computer system are available for eview by any authorized Brownsville ISD staff for any purpose. Modifying or changing device setings and/or internal or extemal configurations without appropriate pemnission is prohibited, Personalinformationsuchas, butnotlimitedto, lastname, homeaddress, phonenumbers,emailaddresses,or birthdates must not be placed on device or shared online. Usingobscene,threateningordisrespectful languageinany electroniccommunicationtoolisprohibited. Disclaimer. While BISD uses technology protection measurestolimitaccess to material considered harmful or inappropriate to students, it ay not be possible fr the District to absolutely prevent such access. Despite our besteffortsand beyond the limits of filtering technology, a student may run across some material thatis objectionable, Brownsville ISD has a 2-layer approach when students are using the Internet. The device is automatically routed through BROWNSVILLE ISDs filter for appropriatecontentwhich providesthe istlaye. Responsible Use and Care 1 iT The device is tobe treated asa valuable objec. Itshould not be thrown, purposely dropped, orabused. Itwill never be placed onthe ooforhood ofacar, on the sidewalk or street, orimperiledinany way thatmay causet to be crushed or thrown to the ground. Thedevice will never be leftunattended onthebus, inthe cafeteria, nthe gym orany otherpublicplace. ‘The device will notbe used in or near proximity of water, household chemicals, or other liquids that could damage its electronic ‘components, Thedevicewillbeprotected fromtheenvironmenttoprevent rain, excessiveheat,and/orcold. Pencils, pen ips, and other pointed objects will never be used on the screen. The device will be kept away from siblings and pets at all times. Parentsandstudentsagreetoreturnthe device andall componentstothe schoolinthesameconditionthe device was issued to the student. BISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in fomnlnumant ar nenuicinn af corvinne mmarame ar antivitineEquipment BISD assigns to Student the use of the following equipment and accessories: Serial # Model/Equipment Circle One Chromebook/IPAD/Laptop/Tablet Case fotal Cost, Parent/Guardian R ilties and Permission Select Wireless Tam authorizing the assignment of a mobile device to my child. I understand that iletarak the device is to be used as a tool for learning during the Coronavirus Response Action Plan and that my child will comply with the BISD Responsible Use Guidelines. I understand the three-layer approach when my child is using the a device. I will help the safe and timely return of the device within the loan period. I tem also understand that I am financially responsible for any willful, malicious, or accidental damage to the device. I understand that my child may lose future loan privileges of the device if it is either damaged or not retumed in a timely manner. Wes Neat Cmecion fw ay que ieee Parent/Guardian Name (printed) Parent/Guardiansignature Date, Parent/Guardian Contact infoPhone} (email) Student Responsibilities and Permission lagree to take care of the device while itis in my possession. Iwill not throw, drop, or damageitin any way. | willnot give the device to another student for his/her use. | will use the device in the appropriate manner. | agree toreturn the device in good condition at the conclusion of the loan period. Student Name (print) Student Signature Date BISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in employment or provision of services, programs or activities.