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Chromebook damage and insurance draws attention as board weighs policy tweaks
Summary
District staff told the Newington Board of Education Feb. 12 that Chromebook damage claims have risen, the insurance fund holds roughly $90,000, and staff are considering a sliding-fee scale and policy clarifications to reduce costs and improve equity.
The Newington Board of Education received a technology update Feb. 12 showing an uptick in Chromebook damage and offering options for policy changes.
Key numbers: Technology staff reported about $90,000 currently held in the district's Chromebook insurance fund. They estimated the district loses roughly $1,500 annually from unpaid fees when students leave the district, and they noted replacement Chromebook costs have risen to about $330 per device.
Patterns of damage: The district presented a damage report by grade level: the largest share…
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