This plan is being offered directly from Velma-Alma Public Schools. This coverage will protect you from paying the full cost of repairs or replacement of your student’s Chromebook due to drops, surges, and accidental breakage.
The plan begins when payment is made and ends on the last day of school.
What is covered?
Drops, falls and collisions; electrical surges; damages or broken LCD panel due to drop, fall, or pressure; accidental breakage; liquid spills.
What is NOT covered?
Damaged in a fire (home or auto insurance coverage), intentional damages (student is responsible), power cord loss (student is responsible), normal wear that does not affect performance (student is responsible)
How much does this protection plan cost?
$25 to enroll
∙ First incident covered with cost of enrollment
∙ $50 deductible for the second incident
∙ Full replacement part price for third incident-on for the year
How much do the Chromebooks and replacement parts cost?
• Lenovo Chromebook - $275.00
• AC Adapter and Cord - $20.00
• Battery Pack - $60.00
• Keyboard and Touchpad - $60.00
• WiFi Card $50.00
• Display Enclosure and Hardware - $55.00
• Webcam and Microphone - $21.00
Before receipt of the Chromebook, please complete the Chromebook User Agreement. With the completion of this document, the student and their parent/guardian agree to follow and accept:
• The website and social media guidelines (below).
• Velma-Alma Public Schools own the Chromebook, software, and issued peripherals.
• In no event shall VAPS be held liable to any claim of damage, negligence, or breach of duty.
• This policy and the Parent/Student Handbook may be updated, changed and modified at the sole discretion of VAPS Administration.Website & Social Media Guidelines
1. Be aware of what you post online. Website and social media venues are very public. What you contribute leaves a digital footprint for all to see. Do not post anything you wouldn’t want friends, enemies, parents, teachers, future colleges, or employers to see. (THINK, it is True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind?)
2. Follow the division’s Code of Conduct when writing online. It is acceptable to disagree with other’s opinions; however, do it in a respectful way. Make sure that criticism is constructive and not hurtful. What is inappropriate in the classroom is inappropriate online.
3. Be safe online. Never give out personal information, including, but not limited to, last names, phone numbers, addresses, exact birth dates, and pictures. Do not share your password with anyone besides your teachers and parents.
4. Linking to other websites to support your thoughts and ideas is recommended. However, be sure to read and review the entire website prior to linking to ensure that all information is appropriate for a school setting.
5. Do your own work! Do not use other people’s intellectual property without their permission. Be aware that it is a violation of copyright law to copy and paste other’s thoughts (plagiarism). It is good practice to hyperlink to your sources.
6. Be aware that pictures may also be protected under copyright laws. Verify that you have permission to use the image.
7. How you represent yourself online is an extension of yourself. Do not misrepresent yourself by using someone else’s identity.
8. Online work should be well written. Follow writing conventions including proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. If you edit someone else’s work, be sure it is in the spirit of improving the writing.
9. If you run across inappropriate material that makes you feel uncomfortable or is not respectful, tell your teacher right away.
10. Students are not allowed to change any Chrome settings without permission. Only authorized tool/apps setting changes are allowed.
11. Students will have access to YouTube in a filtered and monitored manner. They are expected to use it for school provided/related links only.