• Waldwick School District

    Chromebook Damage Protection Agreement

    Waldwick High School is offering a damage protection option for the Chromebooks that will be provided to all high school students.  The non-refundable fee for the school year will be $25*.  The following is a brief summary of the agreement:

    What is Covered by Damage Protection

    The damage protection agreement provides coverage for one (1) incident of accidental damage. Covered damage includes but not limited to drops, cracks, liquid spills, power surge and any other damage that is caused by accident.  After 1 incident, the student would be responsible for the full cost of repairs or replacement and would no longer be permitted to take the Chromebook home.

    Items Not Covered

    Loss, theft, deliberate neglect or misuse to the Chromebook is not covered by the damage protection agreement. As stated in Policy 7523 School District Provided Technology Devices to Pupils, “any district-owned property that is misused, or neglected is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/student.”  The cost of replacement is $330.  Protective covers and power chargers are not covered by the agreement.  In these incidents, students are responsible for the cost of replacement.  If a student is issued a loaner Chromebook, loaners are not covered under this agreement.  Students would pay the full cost of damage or loss on any loaner devices.

    What Happens if Damage Protection is Not Purchased

    The full cost of any damage or loss would be the responsibility of the parent/guardian/student.  The cost to replace a Chromebook is $330.

    How to Purchase Damage Protection

    The cost to purchase damage protection is $25*.  The fee will cover the Chromebook from September  - August of the current school year.  Damage protection can be purchased through a PaySchools account that has been created for Waldwick Schools or by Check to your Childs main office. 

    (*Plus a PaySchools transaction fee)