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Emergency Connectivity Fund Needs Assessment

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The Federal Government (FCC) is assisting schools with the purchase of technology for home use via the available Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). In order to apply for the funds, the South Orange Maplewood School District (SOMSD) needs your assistance in completing an important survey (needs assessment) that must be conducted before requesting federal funds to be used for the purchase of technology for students in the SOMSD. This is funding that is to be used strictly for the purchase of technology for students who currently do not have a device at home for learning outside of school hours.

SOMSD is asking parents/guardians of students in grades PK-12 complete this survey for each child attending school in the District during the 2021-22 school year to determine who has an unmet need.

PLEASE NOTE: The funding that is being applied for is strictly for students who do not have a personal computer at home. By indicating NO on the survey, you are indicating that your child does not have a personal device at home for learning after school hours.

The District will be using the information you provide to request funding from the Federal government. By submitting the completed survey, you are hereby certifying that your responses are true and correct to the best of your knowledge and may be used for that specific purpose.

This survey will be open until July 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Click Here To Complete The Needs Assessment Survey

Haga clic aquí para completar la encuesta de evaluación de necesidades

 

Chromebook and Hotspot Returns – Summer 2021

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Dear SOMSD Families,

In preparation for the return to in person instruction for the 2021 – 2022 academic year, the district will be collecting all Chromebooks and Hotspots distributed to families. The collection of this technology will allow the district to upgrade, repair, or replace many of the devices that were loaned to families.

If your family is participating in a district summer program, collection of the loaned technology equipment will occur at a later date. If you are in need of a Chromebook or Hotspot to participate in the district’s summer programs, please email info@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us.

If you are unable to drop off the equipment during the dates and times provided, please email info@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us.

Important Equipment Drop Off Dates

Chromebook CHS Returns

Equipment Drop Off Date – July 21, 2021

Date: July 21, 2021
Time:  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
Columbia High School
17 Parker Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Academy Street Entrance (Do Not Use The Main Entrance)

Equipment Drop Off Date – July 22, 2021

Date: July 22, 2021
Time:  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
Columbia High School
17 Parker Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Academy Street Entrance (Do Not Use The Main Entrance)

Equipment Drop Off Date – July 28, 2021

Date: July 28, 2021
Time:  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
Columbia High School
17 Parker Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Academy Street Entrance (Do Not Use The Main Entrance)

Equipment Drop Off Date – July 29, 2021

Date: July 29, 2021
Time:  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
Columbia High School
17 Parker Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Academy Street Entrance (Do Not Use The Main Entrance)

*** Additional drop off dates and times will be scheduled at a later date. ***

What To Bring With You

  • Any Chromebook borrowed from the district (this includes broken devices).
  • Any Hotspot or Smartphone borrowed from the district (this includes broken devices).
  • Any carrying cases provided by the district.
  • Any charging cable that accompanied the devices.
  • A Mask. Masks are required to be worn at all times while on school grounds. 

Identification and Family Member Drop Off

  • Family members / friends are allowed to drop off the equipment on your behalf. 
  • You do not need to bring photo identification with you. 

Lost, Damaged, or Stolen Equipment

  • If the district Chromebook was lost or stolen, please email info@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us to report the device missing. When reporting the device missing, please include the student number associated with the device (this is the same number that is used to log into a district Chromebook). 
  • Please return all damaged equipment during the drop off periods. Technology staff members will evaluate equipment to determine if the devices can be repaired. 

Finance, Facilities, and Technology Committee Meeting – March 4, 2020

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The Finance, Facilities, and Technology (FFT) committee will be meeting virtually on Thursday, March 4th at 5:30 PM.   Community members can attend the FFT meeting using the district’s web conferencing platform, Webex. Please see the connection information below.

WebEx Details:

By Phone:

  • Dial-In Telephone Number: 408-418-9388
  • Access Code: 129 651 1161

Technology Distribution for Virtual Learning

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The District sent a “Return to School Preference” form to all families on August 10, 2020.  Families who requested a District-issued hotspot or District-issued Chromebook for use during the back-to-school transition or entire 2020 – 2021 will be contacted and given a specific date and time for pickup. Technology distribution will begin during the week of August 31st  and will continue throughout Marking Period 1. Specific dates and times for pickup will be communicated with families directly.

Students who were issued a District device last school year will keep that same device for the 2020-21 school year. If you have not completed the “Return to School Preference” form or your need for a device has changed, please email info@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us. 

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