We are proud to again provide state-of-the-art laptops for our students to use throughout the school year. These laptops will help support classroom instruction and technological proficiency at school and home.
Because these laptops are expected to last for several years, we need to ensure that each device remains functional for as long as possible. As an option, if you as a parent are concerned that your child may accidentally lose or damage the laptop, you may choose to purchase an optional device protection plan.
We understand that accidents happen, which is why we offer this optional device protection plan for district-issued laptops through the company, School Device Coverage. This coverage costs $61 each school year for each laptop covered. All payments are made directly to School Device Coverage.
Their coverage includes replacement or repair in the event of theft, loss, or accidental damage of an insured district-issued laptop and/or the charger. The protection plan will NOT cover intentional or willful damages. If there is intentional or willful damage to a district laptop, the student and parent/guardian can be held responsible for the full-replacement or cost of repairs, up to the value of the district-issued laptop (about $650). If the protective covers are removed from the device, any damage will be considered willful.
The deadline for current students to enroll in this optional device protection plan for district-issued laptops is September 30, 2024. Device protection plans are only valid for the school year in which they were purchased. Device protection plans purchased for prior school years will not be valid for the current school year.
To sign up for the district-issued device protection plan, please go to https://schooldevicecoverage.com/.
Here is a short video to walk you through the sign-up process.
The district-issued laptop device protection plan will be effective from the dates you submit application AND when payment is received by School Device Coverage. The device protection plan will expire on August 8, 2025, or when your child graduates or withdraws from the Simi Valley Unified School District, whichever comes first.
If coverage is purchased and a claim will need to be submitted, the District Office personnel will file claims on your behalf. We will also update your device protection plan to any replacement laptops issued in the same school year. If coverage was not purchased, Simi Valley Schools will work with families to ensure students continue to have access to a district-issued laptop. Fines will be placed in Destiny, the same platform used for textbooks. If a district-issued laptop is stolen, a parent/guardian must file a police report within five days to the Simi Valley Police Department.
