Students are provided a chromebook free of charge from the Middlesex County Public Schools to use as an educational tool. However, students are responsible for keeping their assigned chromebook in working condition. If their chromebook or related chromebook materials become lost or broken, a replacement fee may be charged.
The following costs are associated with repairs for Chromebooks and iPads. If the student’s device is broken he/she is responsible for the cost of the repair. If the charger is lost, the student is responsible for the cost of the replacement.
Chromebook
Screen = $36.00
Keyboard = $70.00
Keys = $17.00
Bezel = $50.00
Headphone Jack = $20.00
Power Port = $30.00
Charger = $40.00
*The replacement cost for the Chromebook is $350.
iPad
Screen = $119.00
Bezel = $129.00
Headphone Jack = $20.00
Power Port = $30.00
Charger = $20.00
*The replacement cost of the IPAD is $329.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR CHROMEBOOK: Care of the Chromebook is the responsibility of the student. In the event that your Chromebook gets broken or fails to work properly, please immediately bring it to your school’s library media center for repair. Do not take district owned Chromebooks to an outside computer service for any type of repairs or maintenance.
General Precautions:
● Do not use food or drink near your Chromebook.
● Exercise care when inserting and removing all cords, cables, and accessories.
● Do not leave the power cord plugged in while transporting your Chromebook.
● Do not carry your Chromebook by the screen or with the screen open or by the corner of the Chromebook.
● Do not write or draw on your Chromebook. Do not place additional stickers or other adhesives to your Chromebook or any other accessories.
● Keep the Chromebook secured at all times.
● When a Chromebook won’t be used for a period of time, students should log out of their account for security purposes.
● Do not leave your Chromebook in an area that could become very warm or very cold.
● To protect against theft or damage, do not leave the Chromebook in an area that is not supervised. If an unsupervised Chromebook is found, turn it into the office or the media center immediately. Unsupervised Chromebooks will be collected by staff. Disciplinary action may be taken for leaving your Chromebook in an unsupervised location.
● When students are not using their Chromebook, they should store them in their locked locker or in a secure classroom designated by a teacher.
Screen Care:
● Don’t put pressure on the top of the Chromebook—even if the lid is closed. This includes pointing at items on the screen with a pen/pencil, leaning on a closed Chromebook with your elbow, and placing items on top of the Chromebook.
● Close the screen when storing your Chromebook.
● Do not touch the screen with anything that might put a mark or scratch on it.
● Keep everything off the keyboard when closing the lid.
Using Chromebooks at school:
● It is expected that Chromebooks will be fully charged every day.
● Because Chromebooks are district owned machines to be used for educational purposes, they can be monitored at school or at home