BCSD will again offer a 1:1 device program to provide access to technology for all students, K-12. All students have been assigned a chromebook or ipad (depending on grade level).

BCSD Technology Protection Program enrollment period is until October 13, 2023.

The goal of this Technology Protection Program is to help families offset repair costs. 

The department would like to give parents/guardians the opportunity to review the BCSD protection plan below and encourage families to enroll in the program by October 13, 2023. If you need a paper copy, please let your student’s teacher know as soon as possible. 

If you have questions about the program, please email Ms. Dunlop tdunlop@berlincentral.org or Ms. Weber at pweber@berlincentral.org.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Option 1 (with protection program):

  • Protection cost is $15 per academic year.
  • Family plan; $15 for the first device, $60 maximum per family.
  • Enroll by October 13, 2023.
  • Normal wear and tear repair is free of charge; i.e. normal malfunction of the device, batteries, charger, etc… and does not count as a claim.
  • First claim for repair – $0 deductible.
  • Each repair after the first will incur a $25 deductible.
  • If a student is enrolled in the Technology Protection Program, a take-home loaner or replacement device will be given to them immediately for the first repair, and upon payment of the deductible, for any subsequent repair. Pending the receipt of any deductible, an at-school-only device will be issued. 
  • The Technology Protection Program does not cover lost or damaged devices or chargers.  
  • Outstanding balances must be paid within 10 days, and the bill will include photos of the damage, along with a copy of the parts cost.

 

Option 2 (without protection program):

  • Normal wear and tear repair is free of charge; i.e. normal malfunction of keyboard, webcam, microphone, speakers, batteries, charger, etc…
  • If a student is NOT enrolled in the Technology Protection Program prior to receiving their device, they will be responsible for the full cost of all repairs, or full replacement cost, if the device is in need of repair.
  • Non-protected students will be issued a daily loaner device until all balances are paid. Daily loaner devices must be returned each day at the end of school and may not go home. 
  • Non-protected students must pay the full amount for damage/repair before receiving their repaired device, or a replacement device. 
  • Outstanding balances must be paid within 10 days, and the bill will include photos of the damage, along with a copy of the parts cost.

 

*Average cost of repair
Repair Chromebook Ipad
Replacement charger:  $30 $25
Broken screen: $60 $149
Broken keyboard:  $60 N/A
Replacement Device: $325  $300

 

*Cost could be slightly higher or lower depending upon current price of parts and model. 

 

BCSD Technology Protection Program

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