Can personal software be loaded onto the laptop?
The laptop belongs to the district and is leased to the student and his/her family, therefore students may install any personal software which they have purchased. Sometimes, however, the installation of personal software may prevent the Gateway technology staff from being able to successfully troubleshoot or repair problems on the laptop. In these instances, it may be necessary to restore the laptop to its original configuration (reimage it) to return the machine to working condition. In this case, the personal software may have to be reinstalled by the student. Additionally, as explained in our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), students may be prohibited from using certain software applications during the school day.
