Laptop Agreement

We are excited to be able to provide your child with a laptop or Chromebook computer while they are enrolled in Wilkes County Schools. These laptops and Chromebooks are to be used by the student for learning purposes only. Please note the following conditions of the program:

• I understand the laptop or Chromebook is property of Wilkes County Schools and is assigned to the student.
• I understand the laptop or Chromebook and its contents may be inspected at any time because it is school property.
• The student will return the laptop, Chromebook, carrying case, power cord, and any other accessories in working condition.
• The student will use the laptop or Chromebook appropriately for school purposes.
• The student is responsible for securing and taking care of the laptop or Chromebook.
• The student and parent(s) will be responsible for all damage or loss caused by neglect or abuse. A $50.00 insurance deductible will be charged to the parents or adult student* for any accidental damage or neglect to the laptop or Chromebook.
• The full replacement cost will be charged for lost or damaged cases, batteries, and power chargers or cords.
• The student will leave the laptop or Chromebook in the carrying case provided by the school at all times.
• The student will not remove the battery from the laptop or Chromebook for any reason.
• The student will not store papers, pens, pencils, or other items under the laptop, Chromebook, or between the screen and the keyboard in the carrying case.
• The student will not attempt to disable or circumvent Wilkes County Schools’ Internet content filter or firewall to access sites that would otherwise be blocked.
• A $25.00 reimaging fee will be charged if students download software which requires the laptop or Chromebook software to be reinstalled.
• The student will follow the policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the Laptop/Chromebook Handbook and the Technology Responsible Use Policy at all times.
• The student will not loan the laptop or Chromebook to another individual.
• The student will not use the laptop or Chromebook near food or drinks.
• The student will not disassemble any part of the laptop or Chromebook or attempt any repairs.
• The student will not place stickers, drawings, markers, etc. on the laptop, Chromebook, or carrying case.
• The student will not deface the serial number sticker on the laptop.
• Parents or adult students* will file a police report in case of theft or vandalism that occurs away from the school campus.
• If the laptop or Chromebook is not in a locked location and is lost, it is defined as a mysterious loss. Mysterious loss is not considered theft and is not covered by the laptop/Chromebook insurance coverage. The full price of the laptop, Chromebook, charger, and/or carrying case will be charged for replacement.

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