Whiteriver Unified School District recognizes the profound educational advantages of making information technology assessable to our staff and students. The district will continue to make available the most current hardware and software that are financially available to assist students and staff in developing technological skills. We also recognize the security and privacy risks which are inherent in sharing information electronically. The purpose of these technology procedures and policies is to provide a safe environment for both students and teachers and encourage the integration of technology in our teaching curriculum. Integrating technology is accomplished by providing a variety of information to enhance the curriculum, helping students work effectively with various forms of telecommunication, teaching technology skills essential to modern society, and preparing students to become critical thinkers and problem-solvers.