The BootUp 1:1 Technology Initiative is a program at all secondary schools and select grade levels at Cedar Creek Elementary that is designed to provide access to technology for all students to ensure equity of digital learning experience, high-quality instructional materials, and supplemental resources to support instruction. In the Bastrop ISD BootUp 1:1 Technology Initiative, every student in grades 6-12 will have a district Chromebook issued to them to use at both school and home. Pre-K - 5th grade students will not be required to have an assigned device to take home and will instead use technology within the classroom on their campus. Having their own device allows students the opportunity to engage with their teacher and other learners or experts. Students will develop experiences using multimedia resources, software and online tools within real-world contexts for learning.

In Bastrop ISD, we're excited about how technology can open up new worlds for our students. We've created a plan to guide how we bring these tools into the classroom in a meaningful way.

This means we're focusing on creating classrooms where students can team up, think creatively, and feel safe exploring new ideas. We want to give them opportunities to challenge themselves and grow.

Ultimately, this is about more than just technology. It's about helping your child build confidence and take ownership of their learning, so they can succeed both in school and beyond.

Students will use the district-issued Chromebook to access high-quality instructional materials. Additionally, to ensure a quality of experience for all students, it is important that students use a device managed by the district.

The BISD Protection Plan is available for as low as $15. This plan provides coverage for accidental damage, loss, or theft of a Chromebook. Learn more about the BISD Protection Plan here. To enroll in a plan today, click here.

If no damages, loss, or theft claims were made against the BISD Protection Plan in the 2024-2025 school year, the coverage will roll over to the current school year, waiving the fee. 

We understand that the Internet is not accessible to everyone.  Hotspot devices are available by request in limited quantities. Contact your campus and/or have your student inquire at your campus library for more information. 

In Bastrop ISD, we see technology as a key part of your child's education. Students will get a device to use for their schoolwork, both in the classroom and at home.

Students should plan to bring their device home every day and bring a charged device to school daily. If you have a special situation that makes this difficult, please talk to the principal at your child's school.

All students are able to use their laptop at school and at home during the week and on weekends. To ensure compatibility, and because many software applications and documents created by students will be saved on their district device, BISD encourages the primary use of the district-issued Chromebook at school and home.

Yes, the plan can be found here.

Yes. The students will receive a device early in the school year and will maintain this device throughout the academic year.  Students will take devices home every day, on weekends, and during non-school days. Students will return devices to school before summer break.

The most important support is making sure care is given to the device at all times by the students and the device is always charged. Your cooperation is key! 

When moving to another Bastrop ISD campus during the school year, your child will return the device to the original campus and be issued a new device at their new campus.

If your child is leaving Bastrop ISD, please return the device to your campus during the withdrawal process.

Any damage, loss, or theft must be reported to the campus administration immediately. The campus may issue a replacement or loaner device depending on availability. The BISD Protection Program will help mitigate the costs of repairs, loss, or theft. You can access the details of the plan here.

Absolutely - District devices are all connected to the district’s content filtering application.  This software is active at all times, including while the device is in use at school, home, and anywhere that has wireless Internet access.  Improper use of the laptop and/or technology, which is outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy, will result in disciplinary action as determined by the district’s Code of Student Conduct.