AUSD Technology Donation Policy
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines and criteria for accepting technology donations from individuals, organizations, or businesses to support the educational objectives of Alhambra Unified School District.
2. Eligibility for Donations
Alhambra Unified School District welcomes technology donations that meet the following criteria:
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Equipment must be less than three years old from the date of manufacturing.
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Equipment must support Microsoft Windows or Chrome operating systems.
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Equipment must be in good working condition and free from any known defects.
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Equipment must come with all parts and factory accessories that we issued at the time of purchase, i.e. keyboard, mouse, monitor.
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Donations must align with the technology needs and goals of the school district.
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Donations must be from one of the following manufacturers:
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Dell
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HP
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Acer
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3. Donation Process
Individuals, organizations, or businesses interested in donating technology equipment should contact the Business Services Division (626.943.6540) to initiate the donation process.
4. Acceptance or Rejection of Donations
Alhambra Unified School District reserves the right to accept or reject any technology donation based on the criteria outlined in this policy, see section 2, Eligibility for donations.
Donations that are accepted, must be accepted by the board of education. Upon approval a donation letter will be provided to the donor.
5. Use of Donated Equipment
Donated equipment will be integrated into the school district's technology inventory and used to enhance educational experiences for students, teachers, and staff.
Donors may specify a particular school or purpose for their donation, which Alhambra Unified School District will make efforts to accommodate, subject to compatibility and educational goals.
6. Support and Maintenance
Alhambra Unified School District will assume responsibility for the maintenance and support of donated equipment to the best of its ability. However, donors are encouraged to provide any relevant documentation and warranties with the donation.
7. Disposal of Unusable Donations
Donations that do not meet the criteria outlined in this policy or are no longer usable will be disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
8. Revision of Policy
This policy may be revised or updated as needed to reflect changes in technology needs and standards within Alhambra Unified School District.