The district began offering optional device insurance to students/parents several years ago. Based on staff interest, the district is now extending this optional program to all staff.

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Yes, when a staff member purchases device insurance, it covers accidental damage to any school-issued device (e.g., laptop, desktop, iPad).

Yes, anytime a school-issued device is damaged (excluding hardware or software malfunction) the end-user (staff or student) is responsible for its replacement.

The cost of the replacement varies based on the device, model, and type of damage. In the past, the average cost of damage to an iPad was approximately $80; the average cost of damage to a staff laptop was approximately $275.

If no insurance is purchased, the district will try to find the best price to replace the broken device, and the end-user will pay the district the cost to either fix or replace the device, whichever is less.

Yes, all staff members can purchase their school-issued laptop when it is replaced in 2025 (4-year lease). The cost of the laptop will depend on several factors, however, it is currently estimated at $180 in 2025.

Device insurance needs to be purchased BEFORE the school-issued device is accepted by the staff member, excluding any device (e.g., iPad, Desktop) previously accepted before insurance was offered.