As part of Leading Edge Academy’s 1:1 technology initiative, students are issued school devices to support their curriculum needs. To help mitigate potential costs related to the repair or replacement of these devices in case of damage, LEA has implemented a Device Protection Plan (DPP). This plan covers most costs for accidental damages along with any intentional or malicious damage inflicted upon devices by students.
The fee for Device Protection Plan is $15 for devices staying on campus and $25 for devices that leave the campus.
Device Protection Plan fees will be added to ParentVUE by July 7. Students who wish to take a school-issued device home must purchase the DPP by August 31. Unpaid device damage fees are subject to the school’s unpaid fee policy. Families needing assistance may contact the school office to request a fee waiver form.
Device Protection Plan Participation:
- Families will not be charged more than $50 total per school year for Device Protection Plan fees, regardless of the number of students enrolled.
- Students who wish to take a school-issued device home must purchase the Device Protection Plan.
- Students who do not purchase the DPP will have access to a device during the school day but may not take a school-issued device home.
- Devices may not leave campus until the DPP has been purchased.
Should a school device be stolen or lost while off-campus, it is imperative that parents or guardians file a police report within 48 hours and immediately inform the school office. DPP coverage applies to one device. If a replacement device is issued, a new DPP may be purchased for that device, subject to school approval. Recurring instances of device loss may result in the denial of future DPP coverage, and the student will be prohibited from taking any school devices home.
Refunds for the original DPP purchase will not be issued if a student departs Leading Edge Academy or upon graduation. Periodic inspections of devices may occur to ensure they remain in optimal working condition.
Students are prohibited from taking a school device home until the DPP fee has been submitted to the school. Coverage under the DPP commences only after payment of the fee.
What is covered under the plan?
- Accidental damage, such as cracked screens or cases, broken keyboards, etc
- Battery replacement (if it is determined that the battery is malfunctioning)
- Hardware issues (damaged screen, broken I/O ports, keyboard damage, etc)
A lost device and intentional damage to the device and/or power cord are NOT covered under the plan.
Repair/Replacement Costs
Parents and students lacking coverage under the Device Protection Plan (DPP) may bear responsibility for repair expenses unless the repair or replacement cost is attributable to manufacturer defects or the device’s age.
In the event of damage to a student’s device, a temporary loaner device will be provided while the assigned device undergoes repair. Upon completion of the repair, the loaner device will be reclaimed. All device repairs must be conducted exclusively by a Leading Edge Academy technician. Unauthorized attempts or repairs performed by any individual other than an LEA technician on the device hardware will nullify DPP coverage, rendering you liable for all associated repair costs and potentially result in the denial of future DPP coverage, and the student will be prohibited from taking any school devices home.
