Chromebook Insurance

Each Chromebook comes with a limited factory warranty. It covers the cost of repair for manufacturer defects. Please note that damages due to accidents or abuse can incur repair costs up to the cost of the device. Lost or stolen Chromebooks must be replaced and will incur a charge totaling the replacement cost. The District does not provide insurance coverage on the Chromebook.

One of the suggested options that families may want to consider is third-party insurance which usually covers breakage, theft, or loss. Rutherford Public Schools does not offer an insurance policy, and purchasing insurance is optional.

However, parents can contact their insurance company and/or other third-party insurers to inquire about the policies they offer. There are cost-effective insurance companies that work with many school districts and have plans specifically for Chromebooks.

One such company is Worth Ave Group https://www.worthavegroup.com/gpo/rutherford.

If you are interested in purchasing insurance through Worth Ave Group, the Rutherford portal is open each year from September 1 - September 30. Rutherford Public Schools does not receive payments or incentives for recommending any insurer which is a third-party company separate from Rutherford Public Schools.

** Please note the following: Chromebook damages caused by abuse or neglect are the responsibility of the student and subject to the cost of repair or replacement of the device. In the event of theft, vandalism, or other criminal acts, the student/parent/guardian MUST file a report with the local police department and submit a copy to the school. The fee for a lost Chromebook will be the full replacement cost of the device. A replacement device will not be issued until documentation is complete and fees are paid in full.