Technology
Technology
Our Commitment
The Wenatchee School District remains dedicated to closing the digital divide and ensuring every student can leverage technology for academic success. We will continue investing in the tools, infrastructure, and support necessary to realize this vision. Together, we can build a brighter future for all Wenatchee students.
Our Promise
We promise to build a foundation of diversity, equity and inclusion from which each student emerges future-ready.
Guidelines, Policies and Forms
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Optional Student Device Assurance
The Wenatchee School District offers an optional protection plan to safeguard your student’s school-issued device. You must choose to enroll in or decline this coverage every school year.
* This plan is only necessary for students in grade levels authorized to take devices home daily.
ðŸ›¡ï¸ What is Covered?
The plan protects the device both at school and at home against:
- Accidental drops and cracked screens
- Liquid damage and spills
- Fire, flooding, natural disasters, and lightning power surges
- Vandalism or theft (Requires an official police report to be covered)
⌠What is NOT covered? Standard loss, misplacement, or leaving the device unattended without supervision.
💰 Cost & Repair Limits
The assurance plan costs $26 and allows up to two covered incidents per school year:
1st Repair$26Covered by your initial enrollment fee.2nd Repair$26Billed as a flat co-pay fee if needed.3+ RepairsFull RateBilled at full price for parts & labor.📠How to Enroll & Pay
Please complete enrollment requirements and submit payment within 60 days of the start of the school year:
Step 1: Fill Out the Form Complete the required Device Assurance and Coverage Form using the online portal or a printed copy (available via links below).Step 2: Submit Your Payment- Pay Online: Process electronic payments quickly using the secure web payment engine link below.
- Pay in Person: Bring cash, check, or a credit card directly to your student's school main office.
- 2026-2027 Online Device Assurance and Coverage Form
- 2026-2027 Device Assurance and Coverage Form (PDF) English | Spanish
- 2026-2027 Introduction and Information Letter (PDF) English | Spanish
- Introduction and Expectation Videos English | Spanish
- 2022P Technology Acceptable Use Procedure English | Spanish
- Mobile Device Use Procedure English | Spanish
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Item / Repair Description Cost iPad Repairs & Replacements iPad shell TBD iPad camera TBD iPad screen $150.00 On/Off button TBD Volume TBD Headphone port TBD iPad cord $20.00 iPad charger brick $20.00 iPad keyboard case $110.00 iPad external keyboard $75.00 iPad case (non keyboard) $50.00 iPad full replacement if lost or not returned $450.00 Chromebook Repairs & Replacements Chromebook screen $150.00 Chromebook adapter $20.00 Chromebook keyboard $25.00 Chromebook individual key $25.00 Chromebook touchpad $25.00 Chromebook charging port $100.00 SD port $100.00 USB port $100.00 Headphones port $100.00 I/O HDMI $25.00 Speakers $25.00 Charger brick $25.00 Webcam or webcam housing $25.00 Outershell (each: bottom case, clamshell, or bezel) $25.00 Chromebook full replacement if lost or not returned $350.00-$450.00 Hotspot Repairs & Replacements Hotspot $100.00 Hotspot power cord $25.00 -
Experts, mental health professionals, and safety directors increasingly believe that cell phones are at the root of a social, psychological, and academic crisis students are facing.
Creating a Focused Learning Environment in School
Our primary focus at Wenatchee School District is to create a thriving learning environment for every student, and your partnership is essential to achieving this goal. We have carefully examined cell phone usage among youth specifically addressing classroom distractions and the social-emotional impact of social media over the last school year.
Adoption of Phone Free Schools Policy
The school board adopted an update to policy 3245 creating a phone free environment in Wenatchee schools at their June 24, 2025 board meeting.
The policy change will go into effect for the 2025-2026 school year which would include the implementation of the Yondr pouch at Wenatchee High School, WestSide High School and Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center.
How We Will Implement a Phone Free Environment Using Yondr Pouches
Based on the compelling national research and the thoughtful engagement with our local community, we are taking a significant step forward. WSD implemented a phone-free environment at Wenatchee High School, WestSide High School and Wenatchee Valley Tech through the use of Yondr pouches. Middle and elementary schools will not use Yonder but will continue their current “away for the day” phone free practices which have been successful.
The Yondr Program is a widely used solution recommended by experts to help schools create phone-free spaces. Schools in Washington, such as Mercer Island and others more closer to home, like The River Academy, have adopted Yondr.
With the Yondr system, students keep their phones with them, but they are securely stored in individual pouches that remain locked during the school day. These pouches are unlocked at the end of the school day.
This approach aims to balance the need for a distraction-free learning environment with the desire for students to have their phones for communication before and after school and in case of emergencies. Yondr systems include methods like classroom bases, go bag bases, or safety shears to unlock pouches in emergencies, ensuring immediate access once a student is safe.
Schools partnering with Yondr have reported seeing improvements in:
- Student behavior
- Academic performance
- Social connection
- Mental health
- Student engagement
- And even narrowing the achievement gap
One independent study on the Yondr Program found a significant increase in academic performance (a 14.9% increase in the probability of earning a 'C' grade or better in academically focused classes for grades 6-12) and significant reductions in average monthly behavioral referrals (-43.72%), technology use referrals (-45.37%), and discrimination/harassment/bullying referrals (-34.72%). School staff using Yondr also reported noticing reduced classroom disruptions, improved academic performance, and students being more attentive and participating.
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- A Technology Use Contract English | Spanish
- Internet Safety at Home Handout
- Parents' Guide to Smartphone Safety English| Spanish
- Parents' Guide to Parental Controls
- Common Sense Media Parent articles and help
- Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) District Guidelines
- Filtering Guidelines
- YouTube Guidelines
- Google Workplace Guidelines
- Guidelines for Streaming Movies and Music Content in the Classroom
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule ("COPPA")
- Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
- C.O.P.P.A., C.I.P.A. F.E.R.P.A Compliance List of Applications- Student Protection and Privacy
- Non Employee Account Request - Non-Employee staff account access will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Most will not receive a Skyward account but will be added into our school district Google, Canvas, and Zoom services for access only for the duration of their time with the district and only with access within the district for business purposes. Non-employee accounts will be tagged with an expiration date corresponding to their contract/duty end date.
- WSD Media Guidelines and Release Form for Videotaping or Photographing Students
- Public Request of Surplus Availability
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Board Policy
- 2022 Electronic Resources and Internet Safety 6.24 English | Spanish
- 2022F1 Procedure - WSD Electronic Resources and Internet Safety 8.24 English | Spanish
- 2022F2 Procedure - Form - Electronic Resources 08.18 English | Spanish
- 2022P Procedure - Electronic Resources and Internet Safety 6.24 English | Spanish
- 2023 - Digital Citizenship 6.24 English | Spanish
- 2023F2-Artificial Intelligence Classroom Protocol 6.24 English | Spanish
- 2023F4-Student Artificial Intelligence Use Pledge 6.24 English| Spanish
Federal Laws
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -
The Technology Department is a supportive division under the Director of Technology, supporting technology equipment, network services, telephone systems, electronics (alarms, clocks, bells) hardware standards and refresh, help desk services, building technology support, teacher instructional technology support, purchasing, planning, and visioning.
Computer Hardware Repair
- Physical repair of all computer hardware to include desktop and laptop cpu, monitors, printers
- Parts ordering for all repairs and replacements
All local area network (LAN) services to include:
- New wiring design for network connectivity inside buildings
- All switch installation for group network access
- All wireless access and configuration
- Ricoh Management
All wide area network (WAN) services to include:
- New circuit design for network connectivity outside buildings/ building to building
- Internet service from the building through the K-20 network
- Firewall and content filter management
- Network performance monitoring
Servers
- Electronic mail (email) account and service management
- Domain and web service support
- Virtual Servers
- Windows server support
- Macintosh server support
Telephone Systems
- System design
- Programming and upgrades
- Module, handset, and license purchasing
Digital AV
- Purchasing, installation, management of digital projectors.
- Purchasing, installation, management of classroom audio.
- Purchasing, installation, management of document cameras.
- Purchasing, installation, management of classroom AV control systems.
- Management of online monitoring systems for digital AV systems
Alarm Systems
- Fire
- Security
Help Desk
- Online Helpdesk via phone or chat
- TSS (Technical Support Specialist). First responder for all building support
Website – Electronic Document Control
- Online document creation and management
- Qualtrics surveys and workflows
- Web design assistance
Instructional Support
- In person and online support of teaching staff
- Collaborative coaching around digital instruction
- Planning and purchasing for classroom technology
Mobile Device Management
- Management of our Mobile Device Management system (Filewave)
- Management of Google Workspace
Other Services
- Technical consulting, hardware refresh, and standards for all staff and students at all levels
- Levy and department budget management
- Repair and maintenance of fire and security systems not using 3rd party contracts
- Specialized electronic support as requested
- District asset inventory and surplus process