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We provides every student with a 1:1 device to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and digital readiness. This device ensures equal access to online learning tools, digital content, and Google Workspace applications both inside and outside the classroom. By integrating these resources into daily instruction, we prepare students to navigate and succeed in an increasingly connected world.

Students receive a district-issued Chromebook running Chrome OS. Selected by the Technology Advisory Committee for its 8-second boot time, 10-hour battery life, robust built-in virus protection, and seamless integration with district learning platforms, it is designed for cloud-based learning.

All district-owned Chromebooks are filtered and managed using CIPA-compliant tools (including web filtering and firewalls). These restrictions apply at all times, whether the Chromebook is connected to the school network, home Wi-Fi, or public Wi-Fi.

No. District staff cannot remotely control or access the webcam, microphone, or speakers, whether the device is in or out of the district.

Students are required to charge their Chromebook fully at home each night and bring it to school ready for the day. Charging stations are available in building libraries for emergency use, but students should not bring personal charging cords to school due to safety hazards.

Many tools (including Google Workspace applications) work offline. For families needing home internet, low-cost options are available through Comcast (Internet Essentials) or Verizon (Lifeline), and district Wi-Fi hotspots are available upon request.

  • Allowed: You may use a personal case or sleeve, provided any designs follow school conduct guidelines (no offensive material, explicit language, or references to violence, drugs, or alcohol).

  • Not Allowed: Do not place stickers, glue, or markings directly on the Chromebook surface; do not remove or tamper with the PV Identification Tag; and do not eat, drink, or place objects on the keyboard before closing the screen.

  • Cleaning: Use only a soft, dry microfiber or anti-static cloth. Never use household chemical cleaners.

Report issues immediately to helpdesk@pvsd.org or visit your building’s support station:

  • Elementary & Middle School: Visit the Chromebook Service Center in your building’s library.

  • High School: Visit the Genius Bar.

CRITICAL: Never take a district-owned Chromebook to an outside repair shop. All repairs and maintenance must be performed exclusively by the PVSD Technology Department.

Device Fees & Technical Support

Perkiomen Valley School District provides Chromebooks to students as essential digital learning tools with no mandatory baseline fee. However, families are financially responsible for costs resulting from accidental damage beyond waived allowances, missing accessories, or lost/totaled devices.

Technical Support & Repair Procedures

If a Chromebook is damaged, broken, or not working properly, report the issue immediately through your building’s support station:

  • Elementary & Middle School: Report the issue to your teacher or visit the Chromebook Service Center in your building’s library.
  • High School: Visit the Viking Genius Bar or email helpdesk@pvsd.org.

CRITICAL: Never take a district-owned Chromebook to an outside computer repair shop. All repairs, servicing, and maintenance must be performed exclusively by the PVSD Technology Department.

Ownership & Base Fees

    • Ownership & Base Fees: All Chromebooks remain district property (similar to textbooks or lockers) and are issued to students free of charge, provided they follow the PVSD Acceptable Use Policy.
    • Repair Fee Summary: Multiple damaged components in the same repair session each carry their own fee. Repair cost within each range varies by which component is damaged and the model and age of the device.
    • Accidental Damage Allowances: Every student is granted 2 waived minor repairs and 1 waived major repair per school year. Once this allowance is used, families are charged for additional repairs, with each damaged component billed separately.

Minor

Keyboard

Trackpad

Battery

Outer casing damage

Stickers on device

Major

Main system board

Screen

Accessories, Lost & Totaled Devices

  • Lost Accessories (Charger & Stylus):
    • Stylus: A $10 fee applies for any lost or damaged district-issued stylus.
    • Charger: Families must independently purchase replacement chargers through major retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Staples, Best Buy, etc.) matching the specs on the district’s Chromebook model chart.
  • Lost or Totaled Devices: If a Chromebook is lost, or damaged beyond repair and considered totaled, families are responsible for paying a replacement fee, which is depreciated and prorated based on the device’s age and year of loss (how long the device has been in use), as shown below.
Device Type
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
New Device (CB+ warranty) - $354.00
354.00
265.50
177.00
88.50
Existing Device (CB+ warranty) - $100.00
100.00
50.00
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