As part of our 1 to 1 Chromebook initiative, students in grades 2-12 will be assigned a district-issued Chromebook. K-1 will have a Chromebook accessible to them in their classrooms.  Students who are assigned a Chromebook will have the opportunity to take home their device and the option to purchase a $30 non-refundable insurance fee to cover the cost of accidental damages. Please note that families who do not purchase device insurance are subject to incurring costs in case of device damage.  The insurance fee funds the maintenance and sustainability of the Empower 1:1 program.  Funds collected go towards the repair and replacement of devices, and other tools necessary to manage the Chromebook initiative.  Items included but not limited to are loss prevention, warranties, fleet management, tools, and applications.  

Deadline to pay the insurance fee for the 2025-2026 school year is September 30, 2025, with the exception of new enrollments. This fee can be paid through School Pay.  

An annual $30 insurance fee is mandatory for all students in grades 2-12 with a district-issued device.  This insurance fee covers the costs of accidental damages to the device for the entire school year and summer break. Families are able make payment plans and must pay at least $15 towards the insurance to be protected against damages. 

For families that qualify for free/reduced lunch, the fee is reduced to $15 per student for the entire school year.  Students who fall under the McKinney-Vento Act qualify for free insurance. 

Insurance fees cover all accidental and general wear and tear damages (See Intentional vs. Accidental for more information). Below is a list of what insurance covers:

• Broken screen

• Broken hinges

• Broken keyboard

• Replacement Chromebook