Common use of Device Fees Clause in Contracts

Device Fees. A. GCISD provides student with devices for check-out and use with no upfront cost. However, your student could be subject to a cost if the student has an incident with their device. An incident is some form of physical breakage associated with the device. 1. 1st incident - No cost for repair unless the incident is deemed intentional damage. If so deemed, in the district’s sole discretion, the cost of repair is based on the damage and will be charged to the parent/guardian. A notification will be sent to you and your associated assistant principal. 2. 2nd incident - $15 fee will be assessed, unless the incident is deemed intentional damage. The cost of repair is based on the damage and will be charged to the student. A notification will be sent to you and assistant principal. 3. 3rd incident - The full cost of device repair will be charged to you. A notification will be sent to to you and associated assistant principal. B. Items Not Covered by the above fee schedule for which you will be responsible: ● Device is lost, stolen or misplaced ● Damage caused by liquids or submersion ● Damage caused by fire ● Damage caused by deliberate acts or intentional neglect ● Damage to cables, power adapter, and case ● Damage caused by cosmetic application such as: drawings, stickers or labels that are not applied by GCISD ● Normal wear and tear of the device does not qualify for repair or replacement ● Third-party products or effects of such that damage device (e.g. third-party power adapter) ● Devices may become inoperable and stored information may be lost C. Theft of your device must be reported to the local police department within two calendar days of the theft. You also must notify GCISD by the next school day after the occurrence by submitting a help ticket to the GCISD Technology Department. A copy of the police report must be provided to GCISD at your student’s campus or it may be attached to the help ticket. The police report shall be submitted within three calendar days of the date the report was filed. If no police report is filed within the designated time, you are responsible for the full replacement cost of the device. D. If the device is lost, you are responsible for the full replacement cost of the device. You must notify the principal or assistant principal at your campus by the next school day after the loss and submit a help ticket.