For purposes of this policy, "personal communication device" includes computers, tablets (e.g., iPads and similar devices), electronic readers ("e-readers"; e.g., Kindles and similar devices), mobile/cell phones, smartphones (e.g., BlackBerry, iPhone, etc.), and/or other web-enabled devices of any type.

Board members, employees, and students, as well as contractors, vendors, and agents of the District, may use their PCD to wirelessly access the District's technology resources (guest or business networks, servers, printers, etc.) while they are on-site at any District facility. Access to the business/guest network shall require authentication.

The Technology Coordinator is authorized to develop the necessary standards for connecting PCDs to the District’s technology resources. The standards shall be available upon request.

The standards shall be designed and enforced to minimize the Board’s exposure to damages, including, but not limited to, the loss of sensitive District data, illegal access to confidential data, damage to the District's intellectual property, damage to the District's public image, and damage to the District's critical internal systems, from unauthorized use.

The use of PCDs must be consistent with the established standards for appropriate use as defined in Policy 7540.03 – Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety, and Policy 7540.04 – Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety.

Any user who violates the established standards and/or the Board’s Acceptable Use policy, or who accesses the District’s technology resources server and network without authorization may be prospectively denied access to the District’s technology resources. If the violation is committed by a contractor, vendor or agent of the District, the contract may be subject to cancellation. Further disciplinary action may be taken if the violation is committed by a student or employee.

The owner of a PCD bears all responsibility and assumes all risk of theft, loss, or damage to, or misuse or unauthorized use of the device while it is on Board property. This provision applies to everyone, regardless of their affiliation or connection to the District.