Overall Cost
As we continue to evaluate the district’s budget to find cost savings, we look for different ways that may potentially give us savings for the future. By looking at our district five-year textbook, supplies, and materials costs, we average approximately $150,000 per year to purchase textbooks. The iPads four-year annual cost is approximately $74,000. By using a portion of the textbook funding for the purchase of the iPads, we will have the potential to save. We will also be reallocating Title I funding to help offset the overall yearly cost. The potential savings are evident.
Coverage covers the iPad 24 hours per day against accidental damage. Accessories (charger and case) are NOT covered and are the sole responsibility of the student. Stolen or lost devices are NOT covered by Apple Care Insurance.
Effective and Expiration Date
This coverage is effective from the date the iPad Loan Agreement and payment are received by the school through the date at which the iPad is required to be returned in good, working order to the school.
Cost of Apple Care Insurance coverage for the iPad is $50.00 per school year. The Apple Care Insurance fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. The fee will be assessed for students in 7th through 10th Grade. *There is some flexibility over the next couple of years as we transition our iPad rotations to meet the new standard. More details can be found on the iPad Loan Agreement.*
In general it is understood that:
A separate agreement will need to be signed for each iPad covered.
Apple Care Insurance covers incidental damage only.
The North Fork Local Schools Technology Department will determine if damages were due to negligence or incidental.
Replacement of a damaged iPad requires immediate payment of the $50 Insurance Fee, as well as any additional costs due to negligence.
Replacement of a lost iPad requires immediate payment of the $50 Insurance Fee, as well as any additional costs due to negligence.
Cost for 6th, 11th and 12th Grades
As Apple Care Insurance is not applicable after four years, these grades will no longer have a yearly fee. However, a $50 replacement fee or the cost of the iPad may be assessed for any of the following situations:
The iPad is damaged in any manner (examples: cracked screen, charger broke off in port, liquid damage, etc.)
The iPad is stolen, and a copy of the police report is provided to the North Fork Local Schools Technology Department.
General Note: North Fork Local Schools Staff are responsible for determining unauthorized or inappropriate use. In determining proper use of iPads, an Administrator or the Technology Department may search the device at any time. An Administrator or the Technology Department may deny, revoke, or suspend access to the Network/Internet to individuals who violate the Board’s Computer Acceptable Use Agreement and related guidelines, and take such other disciplinary action as is appropriate pursuant to the Student Code of Conduct, as well as local, state and federal statutes.