Beginning the 2021-22 school year, students will not be permitted to bring personal devices to school; rather, all students will be required to use a SCS issued device. This will allow for greater security on the SCS network and allow for greater filtering of student devices to keep everyone as safe as possible on line. Please remember that this does not replace parent monitoring while students are on line.
To offset repair costs for families, the Sampson County School Board approved a yearly non-refundable, $25.00 annual technology usage fee for all students, kindergarten through graduation. By implementing this fee our hope is to lessen some of the cost families are being billed for accidental damage to their student’s computer. For example, a replacement laptop screen costs $199 per device and to replace a damaged keyboard costs $119.
Once the annual technology fee is paid, the Student and Student’s Parent/ Guardian will be charged as follows for theft, destruction, or damage to the device:
a. 1st minor damage incident - no cost
b. 2nd minor damage incident - $25.00 charge
c. 3rd minor damage incident - full cost of repair/replacement
d. Major damage incident/ theft - full cost of repair/replacement
e. Damage from intentional misuse - full cost of repair/replacement
Full Replacement of Device: $ 399.00
Cases (if provided) and chargers are not covered by the annual technology fee. Damage to or destruction/loss/ theft of the case or charger are the sole responsibility of the Student and Student’s Parent/ Guardian.
