Employee Agreement For Responsible Use Of Cellular/direct Connect Phones printable pdf download

Employee Agreement for Responsible Use of Cellular/Direct Connect Phones

You are being given access to a District cell/direct connect phone. With this opportunity comes

responsibility. Please read the information below and ask questions if you need help in

understanding your responsible use.

When authorized users no longer have a need for a cellular/direct connect telephone, they must

return the equipment to the Technology Department. To verify the equipment return, users must

sign a copy of the Cellular/Direct Connect Responsible Use, which will serve as a receipt for the

employee.

APPROPRIATE USE

• Cell/Direct connect phone is to be used primarily for authorized District business,

but some limited personal use is permitted

• Users will be held responsible at all times for the proper use of their cell/direct

connect phone

• Users will return the cell/direct connect phone to the District when yearly contract

days are complete. Cell/direct connect phones will be re-issued on user’s first

contract day.

INAPPROPRIATE USE

• Excessive personal use

• Damage or loss due to negligence

• Unauthorized use, including use by other individuals

• Exceeding plan minutes

• Making out of plan area calls

• Personal long distance calls

• Personal text messaging

CONSEQUENCES

• Users will reimburse the District for the repair or replacement cost of a damaged,

lost or stolen cellular/direct connect telephone, if its damage, loss or theft was due

to their negligence

• Reimbursement from the user for unauthorized usage including, but not limited to

exceeding plan minutes, out of plan area calls, text messaging, and personal long

distance calls. When requested, users will review the monthly billings, verifying

the accuracy of the billing, and identifying any calls that were not official business

• Users who are no longer employed by the District must reimburse the District for

the purchase price if they do not return the telephone during the exit interview

• Suspension of cellular/direct connect phone privileges

• Other disciplinary or legal action, in accordance with the District policies and

applicable laws

• Documentation in employee evaluation system

The Executive Director of Technology will review cell/direct connect phone calling plans each

January during the E-rate process. New plans will be purchased and implemented for each

authorized user based on District job duties and responsibilities. Castleberry ISD will only file

E-rate for the minutes of the reviewed District cellular plans. Any amount billed to the District

Employee Agreement For Responsible Use Of Cellular/direct Connect Phones