Technology Usage
- Internet Acceptable Use Policy
- Student Technology Responsible Use Policy
- 1:1 Chromebook Technology Program Overview
- Student Chromebook Program Agreement
- Technology Take-Home Liability
Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Westborough Public Schools
Technology Take-Home Liability for District-Owned Devices
Overview:
Like all district property in the custody of students, families will be expected to reimburse the district up to the replacement cost for any damage or loss to the device or its accessories. However since these are substantially more expensive than most other items students check out, the district has taken steps to mitigate the risk to families of a major expense by purchasing accidental damage protection for each device and a protective case for the iPads.
iPads: (grades 5 and 6)
- If the iPad is damaged it will be exchanged for a factory refurbished one and the family will be required to reimburse the district for the $49 service fee assessed by the vendor for the repair incident.
- The plan allows for a maximum of 2 repair incidents over the three year life of the device.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for all repair costs for any additional incidents.
Chromebooks: (grades 7 through 9)
- If the chromebook is damaged it will be repaired free of charge up to a cumulative repair cost of $199, the initial cost of the chromebook.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for all repair costs after the $199 threshold has been reached.
Lost or stolen device:
- If a district iPad or Chromebook is believed stolen, the family should notify the police and file a report.
- If an iPad or Chromebook is lost or stolen it is important to notify the school right away. The more quickly we can start tracking it down, the more likely we are to find and recover it.
- The district will work with the family to lock the device and activate geotracking.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for a replacement unit if it is not recovered.
Repairs and Replacements:
- To preserve the district’s investment devices will be repaired by the district using an authorized repair agent, and replacement accessories will be from the original manufacturer.
- The replacement cost of a Chromebook with power adapter and cord is $199.
- The replacement cost of a Chromebook power adapter and cord is $35.
- The replacement cost of an iPad with power adapter and cable is $479.
- The replacement cost of an Apple iPad power adapter is $20.
- The replacement cost of an Apple iPad power cable is $10.
- The replacement cost of an iPad cover is $50.
- Loaner devices will be available for students to use in school while their device is being replaced or repaired. Hardship: Please contact the school if a reimbursement will pose a hardship to your family.
Rev 2.0, published 2019-06-25
Student Technology Responsible Use Policy
Westborough Public Schools
Technology Take-Home Liability for District-Owned Devices
Overview:
Like all district property in the custody of students, families will be expected to reimburse the district up to the replacement cost for any damage or loss to the device or its accessories. However since these are substantially more expensive than most other items students check out, the district has taken steps to mitigate the risk to families of a major expense by purchasing accidental damage protection for each device and a protective case for the iPads.
iPads: (grades 5 and 6)
- If the iPad is damaged it will be exchanged for a factory refurbished one and the family will be required to reimburse the district for the $49 service fee assessed by the vendor for the repair incident.
- The plan allows for a maximum of 2 repair incidents over the three year life of the device.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for all repair costs for any additional incidents.
Chromebooks: (grades 7 through 9)
- If the chromebook is damaged it will be repaired free of charge up to a cumulative repair cost of $199, the initial cost of the chromebook.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for all repair costs after the $199 threshold has been reached.
Lost or stolen device:
- If a district iPad or Chromebook is believed stolen, the family should notify the police and file a report.
- If an iPad or Chromebook is lost or stolen it is important to notify the school right away. The more quickly we can start tracking it down, the more likely we are to find and recover it.
- The district will work with the family to lock the device and activate geotracking.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for a replacement unit if it is not recovered.
Repairs and Replacements:
- To preserve the district’s investment devices will be repaired by the district using an authorized repair agent, and replacement accessories will be from the original manufacturer.
- The replacement cost of a Chromebook with power adapter and cord is $199.
- The replacement cost of a Chromebook power adapter and cord is $35.
- The replacement cost of an iPad with power adapter and cable is $479.
- The replacement cost of an Apple iPad power adapter is $20.
- The replacement cost of an Apple iPad power cable is $10.
- The replacement cost of an iPad cover is $50.
- Loaner devices will be available for students to use in school while their device is being replaced or repaired. Hardship: Please contact the school if a reimbursement will pose a hardship to your family.
Rev 2.0, published 2019-06-25
1:1 Chromebook Technology Program Overview
Westborough Public Schools
Technology Take-Home Liability for District-Owned Devices
Overview:
Like all district property in the custody of students, families will be expected to reimburse the district up to the replacement cost for any damage or loss to the device or its accessories. However since these are substantially more expensive than most other items students check out, the district has taken steps to mitigate the risk to families of a major expense by purchasing accidental damage protection for each device and a protective case for the iPads.
iPads: (grades 5 and 6)
- If the iPad is damaged it will be exchanged for a factory refurbished one and the family will be required to reimburse the district for the $49 service fee assessed by the vendor for the repair incident.
- The plan allows for a maximum of 2 repair incidents over the three year life of the device.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for all repair costs for any additional incidents.
Chromebooks: (grades 7 through 9)
- If the chromebook is damaged it will be repaired free of charge up to a cumulative repair cost of $199, the initial cost of the chromebook.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for all repair costs after the $199 threshold has been reached.
Lost or stolen device:
- If a district iPad or Chromebook is believed stolen, the family should notify the police and file a report.
- If an iPad or Chromebook is lost or stolen it is important to notify the school right away. The more quickly we can start tracking it down, the more likely we are to find and recover it.
- The district will work with the family to lock the device and activate geotracking.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for a replacement unit if it is not recovered.
Repairs and Replacements:
- To preserve the district’s investment devices will be repaired by the district using an authorized repair agent, and replacement accessories will be from the original manufacturer.
- The replacement cost of a Chromebook with power adapter and cord is $199.
- The replacement cost of a Chromebook power adapter and cord is $35.
- The replacement cost of an iPad with power adapter and cable is $479.
- The replacement cost of an Apple iPad power adapter is $20.
- The replacement cost of an Apple iPad power cable is $10.
- The replacement cost of an iPad cover is $50.
- Loaner devices will be available for students to use in school while their device is being replaced or repaired. Hardship: Please contact the school if a reimbursement will pose a hardship to your family.
Rev 2.0, published 2019-06-25
Student Chromebook Program Agreement
Westborough Public Schools
Technology Take-Home Liability for District-Owned Devices
Overview:
Like all district property in the custody of students, families will be expected to reimburse the district up to the replacement cost for any damage or loss to the device or its accessories. However since these are substantially more expensive than most other items students check out, the district has taken steps to mitigate the risk to families of a major expense by purchasing accidental damage protection for each device and a protective case for the iPads.
iPads: (grades 5 and 6)
- If the iPad is damaged it will be exchanged for a factory refurbished one and the family will be required to reimburse the district for the $49 service fee assessed by the vendor for the repair incident.
- The plan allows for a maximum of 2 repair incidents over the three year life of the device.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for all repair costs for any additional incidents.
Chromebooks: (grades 7 through 9)
- If the chromebook is damaged it will be repaired free of charge up to a cumulative repair cost of $199, the initial cost of the chromebook.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for all repair costs after the $199 threshold has been reached.
Lost or stolen device:
- If a district iPad or Chromebook is believed stolen, the family should notify the police and file a report.
- If an iPad or Chromebook is lost or stolen it is important to notify the school right away. The more quickly we can start tracking it down, the more likely we are to find and recover it.
- The district will work with the family to lock the device and activate geotracking.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for a replacement unit if it is not recovered.
Repairs and Replacements:
- To preserve the district’s investment devices will be repaired by the district using an authorized repair agent, and replacement accessories will be from the original manufacturer.
- The replacement cost of a Chromebook with power adapter and cord is $199.
- The replacement cost of a Chromebook power adapter and cord is $35.
- The replacement cost of an iPad with power adapter and cable is $479.
- The replacement cost of an Apple iPad power adapter is $20.
- The replacement cost of an Apple iPad power cable is $10.
- The replacement cost of an iPad cover is $50.
- Loaner devices will be available for students to use in school while their device is being replaced or repaired. Hardship: Please contact the school if a reimbursement will pose a hardship to your family.
Rev 2.0, published 2019-06-25
Technology Take-Home Liability
Westborough Public Schools
Technology Take-Home Liability for District-Owned Devices
Overview:
Like all district property in the custody of students, families will be expected to reimburse the district up to the replacement cost for any damage or loss to the device or its accessories. However since these are substantially more expensive than most other items students check out, the district has taken steps to mitigate the risk to families of a major expense by purchasing accidental damage protection for each device and a protective case for the iPads.
iPads: (grades 5 and 6)
- If the iPad is damaged it will be exchanged for a factory refurbished one and the family will be required to reimburse the district for the $49 service fee assessed by the vendor for the repair incident.
- The plan allows for a maximum of 2 repair incidents over the three year life of the device.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for all repair costs for any additional incidents.
Chromebooks: (grades 7 through 9)
- If the chromebook is damaged it will be repaired free of charge up to a cumulative repair cost of $199, the initial cost of the chromebook.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for all repair costs after the $199 threshold has been reached.
Lost or stolen device:
- If a district iPad or Chromebook is believed stolen, the family should notify the police and file a report.
- If an iPad or Chromebook is lost or stolen it is important to notify the school right away. The more quickly we can start tracking it down, the more likely we are to find and recover it.
- The district will work with the family to lock the device and activate geotracking.
- Families will be required to reimburse the district for a replacement unit if it is not recovered.
Repairs and Replacements:
- To preserve the district’s investment devices will be repaired by the district using an authorized repair agent, and replacement accessories will be from the original manufacturer.
- The replacement cost of a Chromebook with power adapter and cord is $199.
- The replacement cost of a Chromebook power adapter and cord is $35.
- The replacement cost of an iPad with power adapter and cable is $479.
- The replacement cost of an Apple iPad power adapter is $20.
- The replacement cost of an Apple iPad power cable is $10.
- The replacement cost of an iPad cover is $50.
- Loaner devices will be available for students to use in school while their device is being replaced or repaired. Hardship: Please contact the school if a reimbursement will pose a hardship to your family.
Rev 2.0, published 2019-06-25
Hardship: Please contact the school if a reimbursement will pose a hardship to your family.