MSAD 60 End of Year Technology FAQ
Updated For Summer 2019
Please reference the information below.
For assistance backing up and resetting your devices see the appropriate sidebar links from the drop down menu in the top left corner.
Grade 8-12 Student Chromebooks
All devices not turned in will be deactivated, and students will be billed for the replacement cost of the device. Damaged student devices will be billed as normal.
Senior Laptop Turn-in: 5/31- 6/6 NHS Seniors: Must pay any outstanding balances prior to red-carpet week. (see Step 2 below). Please use Google Takeout to transfer files to a personal Google/Gmail account. Access to school account will be turned off on 7/8.
NHS grades 8-11: 6/13 - 6/20No Summer Take-home for Grade 8.Summer Take-home: 9,10,11 students may check out their Chromebook for the summer by completing the following by 6/20:
Step 1: Go to and review our Chromebook Information & Responsibilities Guide and our Chromebook Use and Care Guide.
Step 2: Pay any outstanding invoices. Install the MSB app or Login to https://www.myschoolbucks.com to see if you have an outstanding invoice. Invoices will appear on your dashboard if any exist for your students. Outstanding invoices could include fines for damaged/missing library books or Chromebooks. If you have the missing Chromebook or library book in your possession return it and the fee will be waived/refunded.If you have never logged into My School Bucks before, you will need to create an account. Once you have done that you can add a payment method to your account and then add students to your account.You cannot use existing lunch funds to purchase items in the school store or to pay invoices. Cash/Check: are accepted at NHS Library if you prefer not to pay online. Checks should be made out to MSAD 60 Technology.
Step 3: Pay the annual $20 Chromebook User Fee ($10 for Free/Reduced Lunch Students). Accepted Payment Methods:Credit/Debit Card: Use the App or Login to https://www.myschoolbucks.com - Go to the School Store drop down menu and select "Browse All Items". You will see the Chromebook Fee as an option to purchase from the school store. Follow the prompts and checkout.You cannot use existing lunch fund to purchase items in the school store or to pay invoices. Cash/Check: Still accepted at NHS Library. Checks should be made out to MSAD 60 Technology.
Step 4: Chromebook inspection completed by library/tech staff during tutorial or free time.
Grade 4-7 Student Chromebooks
All devices not turned in will be deactivated, and students will be billed for the replacement cost of the device. Damaged student devices will be billed as normal.
Grade 6-7 Collection: (No Summer Take-Home)NMS: 6/17 - Tech will call classes to Library throughout the morning. See the steps listed above to pay any outstanding invoices, before summer pickup.
Grade 4-5 Collections: (No Summer Take-Home)ELKS & NBES: 6/18LES: 6/19
Grade 4 Devices will be checked in and checked for damage and then stored securely for the summer in 4th Grade Classrooms for next school year. Grade 5 devices will be collected and transported to NMS for summer storage until the NMS summer pickup dates are scheduled.
Teacher / Ed-Tech Chromebook
TEACHER: Does your device need service?
No: Restart your device and keep over summer.
Yes: Email techsupport@msad60.org to create a support ticket and turn broken device into Library 6/20.
ED-TECH: Does your device need service?
No: Restart your device and keep over summer.
Yes: Email techsupport@msad60.org to create a support ticket and turn broken device into Library 6/20.
ALL STAFF:
If leaving district please use Google Takeout to transfer files to a personal Gmail account & turn into building Library on or before 6/20.
If you need any assistance please make an appointment with:
Brigette Dumont K-12, Brett Saucier K-12, Heather Sanfacon K-12
iPads (K-1 & SPED)
All iPads (K-1 & SPED District wide) are being collected unless they are assigned to a specific student with an IEP need.
SPED, Teacher devices, and Classroom devices should be turned into building Libraries (with Chargers and Sync Cables) for collection no later than 6/14.
PLEASE SIGNOUT PERSONAL APPLE IDs- "How to Article" or Video below.
Grade 2-3 Classroom Chromebooks
Prep for collection the last week of school.
All Staff MacBook Airs or Windows Laptops
(SPED, CO, ADMIN, Food Service, Transportation, Secretaries)
Does your device(s) need service?
No: Backup local data to Google Drive. Run Software updates if needed. Keep for summer. Consult building integrator if assistance is needed.
Yes: Email techsupport@msad60.org to create a support ticket and turn broken device into Library by 6/20.
If leaving district, contact Brett Saucier to coordinate data transfer and device collection.
NHS Physics MacBook Airs
Physics: Email techsupport@msad60.org to create a support ticket for any broken or problematic devices.
No service needed? Store securely for summer.
Mary Hurd Academy
All student assigned devices must be cleaned and turned in to NHS Library with charger and case by 6/19.
Store cart Samsung Chromebooks securely for the summer at MHA.