Millage Election: August 2, 2022
On August 2, 2022, voters in Bloomfield Hills Schools will be asked to consider a proposal to restore the Non-homestead Operating Millage.
I accept and agree to abide by the following terms and conditions regarding the use of the Bloomfield Hills Schools technology and network. Further, I understand and agree that:
To view the formal EUP Board of Education Policy (Policy 6710), please view Board of Education District Policy Manual and Administrative Regulations.
Prior to a student being allowed to take their iPad from school, the parent /guardian must have read and completed the following sections of the 1-to-World Project Family Packet:
I acknowledge receipt of and agreement to abide by the terms of the 1:World Project Expectations & Responsibilities. Parents/guardians will assume any financial responsibility for damages outlined herein, and, as outlined in the Lending Agreement/Permission Form for 1:World Project. I understand that by doing so, I am responsible for monitoring its use, monitoring safe internet usage at home, as discussed in the Bloomfield Hills Schools 1:World Project Agreements and in the Acceptable Use policies.
I confirm that I have read and understand the following:
Under FERPA and corresponding Michigan law, a student's education records are protected from disclosure to third parties. With regards to COPPA, I understand that my student's digital work (projects, documents, email, files, username and password) stored in Google Apps for Education may be accessible to persons acting on behalf of Google, with Bloomfield Hills School’s permission, to facilitate the working operation of this online environment. This does not include any student demographic or grade information stored in our MiStar Student Information system. I also understand that my student’s use of Google Apps for Education is governed by the Bloomfield Hills Student Acceptable Use of Technology agreement.
My acknowledgment confirms my consent to allow my student's digital work (projects, documents, email, files, username and password) to be stored on Google Servers, but with full control of the data by Bloomfield Hills Schools. I understand that I may ask for my child's account to be removed at any time.
This project is a direct result of the expressed challenges and needs from our students, teachers, and parents/guardians. Over the last 5-years we’ve been engaged in an analysis of these needs as a part of our strategic plan. The outcome of this work has identified three areas of opportunity surrounding technology access, common tools, and training & support for all of our learners.
Three critical gaps include:
To close these gaps the district implemented a number of solutions that create an environment that supports:
The solutions include:
The intent of this project is to develop a robust system that closes these gaps and engages all of our learners in a purposeful way. For students, this means a Chromebook or an iPad will travel home with them to extend learning opportunities by providing the tools and resources they use during the day. For teachers, this means developing and managing engaging learning experiences that leverage the digital tools and devices. For parents, it means new opportunities to learn and support their children in developing important digital skills.
We understand you may have questions and concerns surrounding the how and why. It is important for you to know this project is dependent on your dialogue with your children, teachers, and principals as we navigate the challenges and opportunities together. The dialogue begins with this document which outlines the purpose, expectations, and support required to make this project an enriching experience for all of us.
The following information packet provides you with the expectations and requirements to begin participation in the program. In addition to this initial packet, the district has provided the iPad Student Handbook, Google Apps for Education Overview, FAQ’s, and Privacy information available to you on the website here.[hardcopy available by request from your school’s main office].
Please review the document with your family on the exciting opportunity to take advantage of new pathways of extending the classroom and personalizing learning.
As a parent/guardian you will need to complete six items in the Family Packet. This packet is also available in Arabic: نموذج خاص بطلاب الصف الخامس حسابات جوجل
Students will receive (depending on grade level):
The use of Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in the classroom provides tools for students to create, collaborate, communicate, and develop the necessary critical thinking and technology skills to be successful in our world today. The access to these tools is entirely online and can be accessed 24/7 from any internet connected computing device or in an “off-line” mode if WiFi access is not available.
All students K-12 will have a Google Apps for Education (GAFE) account. One of the apps in this suite of tools includes Gmail. Students and teachers will have the opportunity to use email as part of their communication with each other.
When we talk about email we understand there may be concerns about privacy and security. Some important points of information:
All students K-5 can only email students and staff inside Bloomfield Hills domain (bloomfield.org). In other words, the students can only email other email addresses that end in "@bloomfield.org."
All students 6-8 will have email accounts in which they can email teachers, students, and parents. Important to note that 6-8 students can send and receive email from outside the @bloomfield.org domain.
All students 9-12 will have email accounts in which they can email teachers, students, and parents. Important to note that 9-12 students can send and receive email from outside the @bloomfield.org domain.
Students will be able to use a suite of tools that includes:
It is essential that all of our learners understand and follow the guidelines posted to ensure safe and responsible use of the devices and tools in the 1:World Project.
(PLEASE NOTE: Apple ID’s are not required for Sixth or Eighth Grade)
All 7th grade students will be required to have an Apple ID. The Apple ID is required to download apps, books, etc. for school/instructional purposes. Families will not be required to purchase apps - only download, as the district will purchase and manage instructionally required apps. In addition to downloading apps for school use, having an Apple ID allows the student to personalize and explore apps and resources they find interesting (provided the apps/content meet the iPad Restriction List). However, this personalization needs to be a family choice around balancing device usage with other activities.
There are two options for families to choose:
*NOTE: Bloomfield Hills Schools can neither access nor manage Apple ID’s.
This packet, and all additional information is available on the website here.
The school district purchases and owns the devices/accessories and distributes them to students for educational use during the school year. As long as the student follows the expectations of the program, they will be allowed to take home the device(s)/accessories.
This permission form is an agreement that Families have reviewed the documented materials outlining the Expectations and Financial Responsibilities to participate in the program.
Families are responsible for the care of the devices during and after school hours. Damage and lost can occur at anytime and Families are responsible for repair and replacement of the devices and accessories regardless of when the damage or loss occurred. The following outlines the Parent/Guardian financial responsibility for the device(s)/accessories.
Device(s) |
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First Incident |
$50 |
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Second Incident |
$75 |
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Third Incident |
$125 |
Additional Incidents @ $125 per |
Lost/Stolen |
$300 |
Per incident |
Accessories |
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Case |
$30 |
All incidents |
Charger(Brick)/Power Supply |
$30 |
All incidents |
Charging/Sync Cable |
$20 |
All incidents |
Families will review this information with their students to understand both the behavioral and financial responsibilities. Parents/Guardians will acknowledge and grant permission through the online registration process for your school.
On August 2, 2022, voters in Bloomfield Hills Schools will be asked to consider a proposal to restore the Non-homestead Operating Millage.