Remote Learning Plan - Expecations and Acknowledgement April 3, 2020

Dr. Robert Tremblay Robert Tremblay

Remote Learning Plan - Expecations and Acknowledgement
At our School Council meeting last week, a parent asked about our virtual learning expectations and acknowledgement. Below is the main body of an email Dr Tremblay had shared with families on April 3, 2020.

"By participating in virtual sessions as part of your student's remote learning plan, you consent to the use of the Remote Learning by audio and video conferencing technology, tools, and services and acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to all of the following requirements and restrictions:

Students and parents/guardians must not save, record, share, or post any sessions or any copies, recordings, materials, or photographs of/from this session.

Students and parents/guardians may not share the links to the virtual services or supports with others or otherwise invite or allow others to participate in the virtual services or supports.

Students must treat their teachers, counselors, and therapists and each other with respect and must obey school rules at all times. The Student Code of Conduct applies to all remote learning sessions, including the prohibitions against cyberbullying and harassment. Students may be disciplined consistent with the Student Code of Conduct for violating school rules during the sessions. Parents/guardians are responsible for monitoring their child's use of the provided services and programs. Participants agree to behave in a manner conducive to learning, to the extent possible.

The District's Acceptable Use Policy applies to virtual learning, including school-issued devices and networks. The district policies are available on the district website for questions regarding school policies and procedures.

The District reserves the right to remove a student from a session for inappropriate behavior or conduct.

During online instruction, information regarding students and/or their voice, image and writing may be shared with other students (e.g., group chats, shared assignments, video feeds) who are participating in the session. However, the District has taken steps to ensure that confidential student record information in its possession is maintained in accordance with applicable laws.

The District assumes no liability and makes no representation regarding the quality of the audio or video conferencing service used.

The District has in good faith attempted to ensure that audio and video conferencing platforms that are compliant with FERPA, CIPA, COPPA and all other applicable federal and state laws. The District will take reasonable measures to preserve your privacy and the privacy of the student, and each of our educators will continue to maintain the privacy of student record information. Parents/guardians waive any and all claims against the District related to the use of these third-party vendors to provide audio and/or video conferencing services.

Parents/guardians and students should be aware that they can be observed by the educator and by other students and may elect to disable the camera feature.

Your participation, or that of your child in any video, audio, or virtual sessions arranged by the Framingham Public Schools, means you agree to these terms and will not hold the Framingham Public schools liable for the release of any student or personal information.
Participants who are unwilling or unable to abide by these provisions should contact your building principal.
Our dedicated teams of teachers, support staff, and administrators have been working hard to prepare for this remote learning plan and we are excited to get started. Once again, we are here to support all of our families and we stand ready to help in any way that is needed. Your best point of contact during this time out of school is your child's teacher or building principal as they will be able to connect you to any support or resources that you may need. We miss seeing your children in our schools - they are the energy that nourishes our work and we are eager to make any connection that we can during this time apart."

Please be well and take good care!
Very truly yours,
Bob Tremblay

Remote Learning Plan - Expecations and Acknowledgement	April 3, 2020
Dr. Robert Tremblay	Robert Tremblay
Remote Learning Plan - Expecations and Acknowledgement At our School Council meeting last week, a parent asked about our virtual learning expectations and acknowledgement. Below is the main body of an email Dr Tremblay had shared with families on April 3, 2020. "By participating in virtual sessions as part of your student's remote learning plan, you consent to the use of the Remote Learning by audio and video conferencing technology, tools, and services and acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to all of the following requirements and restrictions: Students and parents/guardians must not save, record, share, or post any sessions or any copies, recordings, materials, or photographs of/from this session. Students and parents/guardians may not share the links to the virtual services or supports with others or otherwise invite or allow others to participate in the virtual services or supports. Students must treat their teachers, counselors, and therapists and each other with respect and must obey school rules at all times. The Student Code of Conduct applies to all remote learning sessions, including the prohibitions against cyberbullying and harassment. Students may be disciplined consistent with the Student Code of Conduct for violating school rules during the sessions. Parents/guardians are responsible for monitoring their child's use of the provided services and programs. Participants agree to behave in a manner conducive to learning, to the extent possible. The District's Acceptable Use Policy applies to virtual learning, including school-issued devices and networks. The district policies are available on the district website for questions regarding school policies and procedures. The District reserves the right to remove a student from a session for inappropriate behavior or conduct. During online instruction, information regarding students and/or their voice, image and writing may be shared with other students (e.g., group chats, shared assignments, video feeds) who are participating in the session. However, the District has taken steps to ensure that confidential student record information in its possession is maintained in accordance with applicable laws. The District assumes no liability and makes no representation regarding the quality of the audio or video conferencing service used. The District has in good faith attempted to ensure that audio and video conferencing platforms that are compliant with FERPA, CIPA, COPPA and all other applicable federal and state laws. The District will take reasonable measures to preserve your privacy and the privacy of the student, and each of our educators will continue to maintain the privacy of student record information. Parents/guardians waive any and all claims against the District related to the use of these third-party vendors to provide audio and/or video conferencing services. Parents/guardians and students should be aware that they can be observed by the educator and by other students and may elect to disable the camera feature. Your participation, or that of your child in any video, audio, or virtual sessions arranged by the Framingham Public Schools, means you agree to these terms and will not hold the Framingham Public schools liable for the release of any student or personal information. Participants who are unwilling or unable to abide by these provisions should contact your building principal. Our dedicated teams of teachers, support staff, and administrators have been working hard to prepare for this remote learning plan and we are excited to get started. Once again, we are here to support all of our families and we stand ready to help in any way that is needed. Your best point of contact during this time out of school is your child's teacher or building principal as they will be able to connect you to any support or resources that you may need. We miss seeing your children in our schools - they are the energy that nourishes our work and we are eager to make any connection that we can during this time apart." Please be well and take good care! Very truly yours, Bob Tremblay

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