If a school-issued iPad is damaged, it must be reported to a teacher immediately and the IT office alerted at the first opportunity. All iPads are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty as well as an additional insurance policy. The warranty covers manufacturer’s defects. The insurance includes a $75.00 fee which will be charged to student accounts in the event of a claim. The insurance covers accidental damage from liquid spills, power surges, drops, falls, collisions, vandalism, flood, fire, smoke, wind, and earthquake, as well as damage to batteries and ac adapters. Insurance does not cover loss, negligence and abuse. For example, throwing the iPad, using the iPad as an umbrella, losing it by leaving it unattended, or forgetting where you left it would be considered examples of negligence or abuse. For any loss or damage not covered by warranty or insurance, the full replacement cost of the iPad (approximately $500) will be charged to the student’s account. If an iPad is damaged, PDS will work with the student, Apple, and the insurance company to determine if it is a warranty or insurance claim incident. Please contact Jamie Atkeson (jatkeson@pds.org) for more information.