Policies & Forms

At Bermudian Springs School District, we believe that a safe, informed, and responsible approach to technology use is essential for student success. This page provides families with important information, policies, and consent forms related to the district’s technology program.

Here, you’ll find details about how student data is protected under COPPA, our Technology Usage Policy and Agreement (TUPA), and the Media Release Form that guides how student images and work may be shared. We encourage parents and guardians to review each section carefully to understand their child’s rights, responsibilities, and opportunities in our digital learning environment.

COPPA

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

For Student's Age 13 and Under Only

The Bermudian Springs School District is committed to the safety of our students, especially when it comes to students using online resources. All students will be issued a BSSD account to access computers, mobile devices, and course content in Seesaw, Canvas, and Google Apps for Education. Access to technology provides our students with exciting instructional opportunities to engage in communication, collaboration, critical-thinking, and creativity. While allowing access to these online educational resources, we also want to balance the protection of your child’s online privacy and personal information.

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires that some web-based sites and application providers obtain verifiable parental consent for children under the age of 13 to use these web-based tools. In addition, under this law, schools are permitted to consent to the collection of this information on behalf of its students. This eliminates the need for individual parental consent given directly to each website or app provider. This list of approved websites and apps is updated regularly so be sure to check back frequently.

To sign the agreement electronically, please log into Sapphire by clicking below.

Approved COPPA Websites & Apps

TUPA

Technology Usage Policy and Agreement

K-12 Responsible Use Agreement

Listed below are guidelines that describe responsible use for school owned equipment used both on and off school property. This also applies to personal devices used on school property. Students are responsible for appropriate behavior online just as they are in the classroom or any other area of the school. This agreement is a shortened version of our School Board Policy 815 - Acceptable Use of Internet.

BE SAFE:

Keep your personal information private. Do not type your full name, address, or information on the Internet without an adult’s permission.
Immediately exit out of an app or website if you see something inappropriate on the screen and tell an adult.
Show and tell an adult if you receive a hurtful message through technology.
Only visit appropriate sites and install apps that are allowed by your teacher. If you want to go to a new site or app, ask a teacher for approval.
Do not click on advertisements or “free” offers.

BE RESPECTFUL:

Only use your assigned login and password. Do not pretend to be someone else online or use someone else’s login.
Communicate only in ways that are kind and respectful. Do not use technology to bully someone else or treat someone else with disrespect.
Ask for adult permission before taking or sharing photos or videos of yourself or anyone else.
Treat other students’ files with care. Do not move, change, or delete someone else’s work.
Cite your sources. Do not copy photos and text that you find on the Internet and pretend they are your own.

BE RESPONSIBLE:

Only use devices, accounts (including email), and Internet searches for school-appropriate purposes.
Be responsible with the school’s equipment and treat it with care. iPads should be in an approved case at all times. Do not change computer or iPad settings or damage equipment on purpose. Tell an adult if you notice broken equipment.
Create or type appropriate things that you would want your parents and teachers to see.
Tell an adult if you notice someone who is not being a safe, respectful or responsible user.
Keep your passwords and accounts safe. Do not share them with anyone except your teacher and parents.

I UNDERSTAND:

The devices and network belong to the District. Using them is a privilege, not a right.
My teachers or district personnel may review my device, work and activities at any time.
Appropriate usage of school devices.

Media Release

Understanding Media Release

Student Media Consent and Release Form

Throughout the school year, students may be highlighted in efforts to promote BSSD activities and achievements. For example, students may be featured in materials to train teachers and/or increase public awareness of our schools through newspapers, radio, TV, the web, social media, displays, brochures, and other types of media.

I, as the parent or guardian, hereby give BSSD and its employees, representatives, and authorized media organizations permission to print, photograph, and record my child for use in audio, video, film, or any other electronic, digital and printed media.

This is with the understanding that neither BSSD nor its representatives will reproduce said photograph, interview, or likeness for any commercial value or receive monetary gain for use of any reproduction/broadcast of said photograph or likeness. I am also fully aware that I will not receive monetary compensation for my child’s participation.
I further release and relieve BSSD, its Board of Directors, employees, and other representatives from any liabilities, known or unknown, arising out of the use of this material.

I certify that I have read the Media Consent and Release Liability statement and fully understand its terms and conditions.

THIS FORM CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE BY VISITING YOUR SAPPHIRE ACCOUNT

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