Student laptops purchased prior to the 23-24 school year came with a ONE YEAR warranty, meaning that all repairs in the 24-25 school year and beyond will be out of warranty. What does this mean for you as students and parents?
There will be a $75 minimum fee to send in the laptops, outside of the repair cost
Repair on devices that are not under the school insurance policy will come at full price to families
The school has student/family insurance available to all families, K-12. While only the 7th - 12th graders will take their laptops home in the first semester, families are encouraged to pursue coverage at all grade levels, as there have been accidents in the classroom where laptops have fallen off of a desk or had water spilled on them. Sixth graders will have the option to take laptops home in the second semester if there are minimal concerns during the first semester. Elementary students do NOT take their laptops home.
Students will sign up for insurance coverage on the night of the Open House (August 14th), but we wanted to share this information early.
EFFECTIVE & EXPIRATION DATES
Coverage is effective from the date this request form and when the premium payment is received by Deshler Public Schools through the date the Chromebook is requested to be returned in good order to Deshler Public Schools.
COVERAGE AND BENEFIT
This agreement covers Chromebook loaned to students against all non-warrantied damage, theft, vandalism, or loss 24 hours per day during the 2024-2025 academic school year. Accessories, such as memory sticks and computer bags, are not covered. Total value will be determined at the time of loss or damage. In no case shall the value be greater than $400 per Chromebook. In the event of non-warrantied damage, theft, vandalism, or loss, Deshler Public Schools is responsible for 100% (up to $400) of the amount of damage or loss, and parents are responsible for 0% (up to $0) of the amount of damage, theft, vandalism, or loss. A student is responsible for 100% of the damage if a student intentionally damages a HP Chromebook.
PREMIUM
The annual premium is per school year. Premiums are non-refundable and rated per household.
One Student: $15
Two Students: $25
Three or more Students: $35
All Chromebooks are property of Deshler Public Schools. Whether or not a Chromebook is repaired is NOT the option of the student and/or parents. Deshler Public Schools will determine whether or not a device requires repair or replacement of parts. Chromebooks are the property of Deshler Public Schools and students are expected to keep and return them in excellent working condition.
Chromebook hardware is covered by warranty. Meaning, there is no cost to you or your child(ren), if the Chromebook has hardware failure or a defective part or parts during the 2024-2025 school year. The warranty covers all parts and labor repairs and replacement of defective parts.
Accidental damage is defined as operational or mechanical failure caused by an accident from handling which occurs in the course of the normal intended use of the product. Accidental damage from handling does not include protection against normal wear and tear, theft, misplacement, negligence, viruses, reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conduct associated with handling and use of the product, cosmetic damage and/or other damage that does not affect the unit functionality, damage caused during shipment, and any other service limitations or exclusions listed in this document. Any resultant damage from this type of treatment is NOT covered. Coverage for accidental damage from handling includes non-intentional liquid spills in or on the unit, accidental drops, or falls during handling of the unit, and electrical surge. Covered damage also includes damaged or broken liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and broken parts occurring as a result of an accident from handling.
The use of this coverage requires an explanation of where and when the accident occurred as well as a detailed description of the actual event. Failure to provide this information will result in claim denial.