6005.1 Shasta Liberty BP Remote Internet Access

6005.1 Shasta Liberty BP Remote Internet Access

Board Policy 6005.1 establishes qualification criteria and administration for providing MiFi wireless internet devices and/or monthly Internet Stipends to staff requiring off-site internet connectivity. Senior Leaders, Homeschool Leaders, and Virtual Teachers are entitled to both a MiFi device and a stipend to ensure redundant connectivity for remote instruction. Education Specialists, Homeschool Collaborative Teachers, Field Personnel, and Designated Personnel qualify for either a device or stipend based on job requirements, whereas voluntary telecommuters with site access are ineligible. IT manages device inventory, while the Business Department conducts monthly usage monitoring and annual stipend adjustments aimed at covering 50% of average California home internet costs.