July 2, 2023
Dear Fort Cherry Families,
As we prepare for the 2023–24 school year, we have made some modifications to the Chromebook insurance program to better meet the needs of our students.
As mentioned, the “Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)” program ended at the end of the 2022-23 school year. All students will be assigned a district-owned device this year, and students will not be permitted to use their own devices on the network.
Once again this year, the District will be offering an optional insurance policy on all District-owned devices. This insurance will cover your child’s device against accidental damage or breakage.
Please keep in mind that these devices are district property. As a result, any damage to them that is not covered by an insurance policy will be the responsibility of the family, the same as any school-owned textbook or materials. This means that there are no longer any “free” break fixes that are not defined as “normal wear and tear” on the device. Either the repair will be covered under the device warranty purchased by the family, or the cost of repairs will be billed by the District directly to the family. A summary of costs as of June 1, 2023 is available in the
1:1 Device Handbook; however, please note that theDistrict will charge market price for any repair and/or replacement when the damage occurs.
ACTION STEPS
- Review the 1:1 Device Manual.
- Sign the Acceptable Use Policy and 1:1 Device Form.
- If you have indicated interest in a Device Warranty (select one of the options below):
- Please send a $30 check or Money Order (payable to Fort Cherry School District) to the attention of the Business Office, Fort Cherry School District, 110 Fort Cherry Road, McDonald, PA 15057.
- Make a payment via Credit Card (fee applies) via School Café. Please select “Device Warranty” as the reason.
- Due date for all device warranty forms and payments is September 1, 2023.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric J. Lauver
Director of Pupil Services