Student Devices
Overview
The Northern Lebanon School District provides a dedicated electronic device to all students in grades K through 12. As a key component of the district’s technology initiatives, these devices serve as digital textbooks and communications tools for students. The mobile devices provide the anytime-anywhere access to learning that is needed for our students to become proficient, life-long learners. The devices have all the necessary software needed for students’ learning goals, as well as an internet filter that is always active.
Students in all grades will be assigned a device– either a tablet or laptop depending on their grade and other student needs. All students except those in kindergarten are expected to take their devices home after school to complete their assignments.
The district will replace student devices every 3-4 school years as part of the program– typically, the devices will be replaced in the summer between grades 3 and 4, and again during the summer between grades 8 and 9. Graduating students will turn in their devices during the final week of their senior year, after they have completed their graduation requirements. The district will contact families 2-3 weeks before the end of the school year notifying them of the date(s) when device collection will occur. When requested, students must return their device, charging cable and protective case to their school for collection.
Student devices remain the property of the district; there is no option for students or families to purchase devices. Returned devices will be used for spare parts or sold to authorized vendors by the district.
Lost, damaged, or unreturned devices will result in fees for student's families as outlined in this Student Device Handbook. The district has eliminated its device insurance program, but we have applied a cost structure similar to the insurance program for all families with no upfront costs. In general, repair fees will equal 50% of the cost of parts or materials required to complete the repair, to a maximumof$100per incident. A lost device will result in a flat fee of $120, which is approximately 30% of the replacement cost of any device. If the lost device is later found and in good working condition, then the replacement fee will be reimbursed. The costs for all device repairs may be revised and published annually in this handbook:
Student Device Repairs and Fees
| iPad Damage | Repair Cost |
| Broken Screen | $25 |
| Broken Charging Port | $25 |
| Broken Headphone Jack | $25 |
| Broken Protective Case | FREE |
| Replacement Charger | $10 |
| Replacement Device (if lost or destroyed) | $120 |
| Chromebook Damage | Repair Cost |
| Broken Screen | $25 |
| Broken Top Lid | $25 |
| Broken Bottom Lid | $25 |
| Broken System Board | $25 |
| Broken Keyboard | $25 |
| Broken Protective Case | FREE |
| Replacement Charger | $10 |
| Replacement Device (if lost or destroyed) | $120 |
* Replacement Device fee will be canceled or reimbursed if the original device is later found and is still in good working order.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I receive the district-issued device?
Students will receive their devices within their first week of school, barring any manufacturing or delivery delays from the district’s equipment providers. The devices will be given to students while at school during the school day. V3 Virtual students will need to schedule a date and time to pick up their devices
Can I use my own protective case?
Students must use the protective case that the district has provided. Students and parents are not permitted to remove the case. Removing the case may result in a disciplinary referral. Replacement cases will be provided free of charge.
Can I decorate the district provided case or device?
No- you maynot decorate the case or device. The device and the case remain the property of the district and decorating it will result in disciplinary referral. There may be an associated cost to replace parts or restore the device to its original condition if the decorations cannot be removed.
Who owns the district device?
The devices are the property of the Northern Lebanon School District. Students are expected to take good care of them, and must leave all labels and asset tags in place.
May I take the district device home?
Kindergarten students will leave their devices in their classroom, unless otherwise instructed by their teachers. Students in grades 1 through 12 are expected to take the device home after school. Students should use the provided charger to recharge the batteries each night, to prepare for the next school day. In some special circumstances, parents may request that a student’s device remain at school. Such requests must be discussed with your student’s principal/assistant principal.
May I access the Internet at home with the district device?
You may usethe device at home and access your home internet in support of academics. There is an Internet filter installed, however; parents should not rely on this filter alone. Parents should be aware of their student’s Internet use at home and should talk with them about how to stay safe online.
Can I bypass the Internet filter?
No one should ever try to tamper with the Internet filter. Any attempts to remove or bypass the f ilter will be considered a violation of the district’ acceptable use policy. Trying to bypass the Internet filter will result in a disciplinary referral.
Can I set up a printer on my district device?
Printing from iPad devices is not supported. Students can add a personal printer to Chromebooks, but we cannot provide support for home printers. The steps to do so are outlined here: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/7225252?hl=en.
What do I do if my District device doesn't work or is damaged?
Only District personnel are permitted to fix broken devices; do not try to fix the device yourself or allow anyone else to try to fix it. District-provided devices are property of the School District. Please report any problems to the school as soon as possible. Students in grades 7-12 should bring their device to the High School Library during the 1st period of any school day, where the Technology team will assist them. A technician will provide tech support, repair a broken device, or issue a loaner device for that school day, while repairs are completed. Nearly all repairs are completed on the same day they are reported. Loaner devices must be returned to the library by the end of that school day- they should not be taken home unless instructed by the Tech Services team.
Can I install my own software on the district device?
No- any software must be installed or authorized by the District.
How do I carry my device?
Be sure to remove any objects (like pens or pencils) from the keyboard area, then carefully close the lid of the Chromebook. Pick up the Chromebook by the hinge, like the spine of a textbook. Keep a firmgrip on the hinge but do not press on the top lid because you can break the LCD screen. The hinge on a Chromebook can become damaged if you carry it with the screen open For an iPad, the cover should always be placed over the screen when carrying it. Be sure to keep a f irm grip on the iPad while carrying it.
Is there anything special I should do with my District device at home?
Just be sure you plug it in overnight so you come to school with a fully charged battery. You will be responsible if your device is not ready for classwork every day. It will be viewed as if you have left your textbook at home if your device is not charged and ready to go every morning.
How long will I have the District device?
New students are issued devices when they enroll in the district. Students will use the same device for more than one school year. During the final week of school each year, devices will be collected from students in 3rd, 8th, and 12th grade. Students who return to the district in the fall will be issued a device during the first week of school. All other students will take their devices homeover the summer to be brought back for use during the next school year.