Chromebook Fees

Chromebooks remain the property of the ASD. Students and parents are responsible for the care of the Chromebook issued to them, just as they are for textbooks, calculators, athletic equipment, or library books. 

Service

In the event of a problem, ASD Tech Support is available to students. Students should take the device to their school Chromebook coordinator. ASD owned devices should not be taken to an outside computer service for repair. 

Lost/Stolen Equipment

If any equipment is lost, the student or parent must immediately report it to the school Chromebook coordinator. When a device is reported as lost or stolen, the Technology Department will remotely turn off all device functionality so the device is unusable. 
If the device is lost, the student/family will be charged the entire cost of the Chromebook (see page 4 for costs). If the device is stolen, a police report is required.

Equipment Return

All ASD owned devices must be returned. If a student leaves the ASD, but does not return the device, they will be fined for the full replacement cost, and standard rules for the restriction of records and transcripts would apply. Law enforcement may be involved for the purpose of recovering ASD property.   

Damage and Fines

An annual fee of $5 is required for every student to cover accidental damage. Costs for damage and loss are covered as follows: 

• Two incidents total, in any combination, (damage/stolen) are covered per year. The family will be financially responsible for replacement/repair costs associated with any damage or loss to subsequently issued Chromebooks.
• If a lost or stolen device is later recovered in working condition, the fine will be refunded.
• Fines for repeat negligent damage and/or willful destruction are listed in the above chart.

Elementary Students

In-person elementary students are not subject to the 1:1 technology fee in place for secondary students. However, if an in-person elementary student has a Chromebook at home for any reason and needs a repair beyond routine service, the repair fee will be $5 on the first instance which is equal to the technology fee for secondary families. This would be in lieu of the actual costs. Subsequent issues will be charged as though they paid a technology fee, according to the chart above.

All Auburn Online students have a $5 technology fee added each year.