Students Care for Chromebooks

Chromebook Purpose and Ownership 

Chromebooks may be issued to individual students for educational purposes and should only be used by the student to whom it is assigned. Students and their families are responsible for any damages, regardless of whether the damage was accidental or not. The District offers accidental Chromebook insurance to cover the repair costs for accidental damage, loss, theft, and other perils. Students who do not have insurance, or if the damage was not accidental, will be charged the full cost of repair or replacement.

All Chromebooks are the property of the Milford School District. They must be returned upon withdrawl from the district, 8th grade graduation, or High School graduation.

The District maintains an inventory of all Chromebooks that includes the Chromebook serial number, District asset tag number, and name of the student assigned to the device.

Chromebooks that are broken or fail to work properly should be reported as soon as possible to their respective designated locations.

REMEMBER:  The Chromebook is an electronic device; HANDLE IT WITH CARE.

Caring for Your Chromebook

1. No food or drink should be next to your Chromebook. Sticky, crumbly, or wet substances have a way of finding the most vulnerable nooks and crannies in your keyboard.

2. Cords, cables, and removable storage devices (e.g. thumb drives) must be inserted "carefully" into the appropriate port.

3. Avoid putting objects on top of the device. Never lift a Chromebook by the screen. When a Chromebook isn’t in use, close the lid to protect the screen and keyboard.

4. Avoid using liquids to clean. Do not use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean the Chromebook. Gently wipe the Chromebook screen with a soft, slightly water-dampened, lint-free cloth to clear away dust and debris.

5. Charge the device before school. Bringing a fully charged device reduces energy costs for the school and leaves classrooms free of adapter cables that present tripping hazards. Repeated yanking or tugging also wears down the cable and the charging port on the Chromebook.

6. Transport your Chromebook with care by putting it inside its protective case.  Never store Chromebooks in bags containing heavy objects. Carrying a Chromebook in a tech pocket is generally safe only if the backpack isn’t loaded with bulky textbooks. 

7. Don't leave your Chromebook anywhere.  The student / parent / guardian will assume full responsibility for the loss of the device and the corresponding financial obligation for the replacement costs of the lost property.

8. Do not throw or slide your Chromebook.  Don't place it in an area where it can be accidentally kicked or hit by someone or something.  Never expose a Chromebook to long-term temperature extremes or direct sunlight. An automobile is not a good place to store a Chromebook.