No, if any device stops working because of a hardware or software issue it will be replaced by the district at no cost.

They don’t, this program is optional for both staff and students. However, our current process is to bill the parent if/when a student damages any piece of technology, same with any other piece of district-owned property, including textbooks or classroom equipment.

We believe offering this optional model is more parent-friendly while being fiscally responsible.

Accidental insurance covers drops, spills, cracked screens, or broken keyboards that result in the device being unusable and needing to be replaced. However, it is important to note that intentional damage or abuse/neglect of the device is not covered by accidental insurance.

Students are responsible for the general care of school-issued technology. Devices that are broken or fail to work properly must be reported to the school district technology support personnel. Special care must be taken to protect the device screen, as any damage to the screen will result in the need to replace the entire device. District-issued technology is the property of the district and all users and their parents/guardians must familiarize themselves with the following School Board Policies as they relate to the use of district-issued technology.

📄101 Philosophy of Education/Mission Statement

📄220 Student Expression/Distribution and Posting of Materials

📄224 Care of School Property

📄249 Bullying/Cyberbullying

📄814 Copyright Material

📄815 Acceptable Use

📄816 Use of Livestream Video

Garnet Valley is committed to helping students develop a healthy relationship with technology. The district’s goal is to provide the right balance of educating students to safely explore the digital world with age-appropriate content filtering and device restrictions. To do that:

Garnet Valley leverages Common Sense Media’s Digital Citizenship curriculum to address timely topics and prepare students to take ownership of their digital lives. Garnet Valley is one of only a handful of districts in the country to be named a Certified Common Sense School District. This award is given to districts that demonstrate a commitment to educating students on the responsible and appropriate use of technology. Click HERE to see an overview of Common Sense Media’s Digital Citizenship curriculum.

Garnet Valley is committed to developing an atmosphere of trust among parents and the community in our ability to provide not only a positive and enriching educational experience but a safe place for students to thrive. Our partnership with Family Zone has allowed us to create an educational hub for parents to explore technology-related tips and resources. This hub includes articles, videos, courses, and more. Click HERE to visit the Family Zone page found in the Parent Portal of our district website. Click HERE for Common Sense Media’s Family Engagement Resources.

Garnet Valley uses two types of content filtering systems. On-campus content filtering is provided by Fortinet, an industry-leading content filtering system. Fortinet security solutions are tested, validated, and certified by a broad range of industry organizations. Off-campus content filtering on school-issued student d

No, all current 12th-grade high school students will continue to participate in the PYOD (Pick Your Own Device) program through their graduation year. PYOD allows students to bring their own devices to school each day or lease a Chromebook from the district. The district does not have extra MacBooks on hand that can be leased by students.

Current 11th & 12th-grade high school students that lease a Chromebook from the district get to keep that device upon graduation, other students do not.

No, students will be expected to return their laptops upon graduation. We do expect that students will be able to purchase their laptops, but we do not know the cost at this time. The cost to purchase student devices is set by Apple Inc. at the end of the lease term.

All damages should be immediately reported to each school’s Technology Support Specialist using Garnet Valley’s Technology Ticketing System.

All damages should be immediately reported to each school’s Technology Support Specialist. Staff members and/or families that did not purchase insurance are responsible for paying the cost to repair the device or paying for the district’s deductible, whichever is less.

The cost to repair a damaged device varies, but generally falls between $49 - $450.

Individuals who purchase device insurance can submit unlimited claims per year.

If a device is replaced with a new device, the new device will also be covered under this plan.

Coverage terms can be found here.