Chesapeake Public Schools
Electronic Equipment Loan and Use Agreement
Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) is providing a Chromebook, charger (herein referred to as the device) and in some cases a wireless hotspot to you (a CPS student) for use during the period of academic school year. The device is to be used to support instruction. It is important that you read and understand your responsibilities associated with the loan and use of the CPS-issued device and agree to the terms stated below.
The device and accessories loaned under this agreement:
- Are the property of Chesapeake Public Schools, and shall be immediately returned to CPS upon any of the following conditions:
- The withdrawal or separation from the Chesapeake Public Schools
- The termination of this agreement due to non-compliance
- At the sole discretion of CPS, but no later than the end of the instructional period
- May only be used for school/educational activities and in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, School Board policies and regulations, CPS Acceptable Telecommunications and Internet Use policy (AUP), CPS Emergency Closure Electronic Device Loan and Use Agreement, and CPS Student Code of Conduct
- Student responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- The responsible, legitimate, and appropriate use and care of the device
- The immediate reporting to appropriate CPS authorities of any/all incidents of inappropriate electronic communications transmitted
- Taking reasonable steps to ensure the device
- If functionality (on the device) changes, submit a help request to the CPS Help Desk https://helpdesk.cpschools.com/hc/en-us/requests/new.
- Is stored in a secure space and is kept away from pets, young children, etc.
- Is only accessed by student for school work and parent/guardian for oversight and compliance
- Settings are not altered from the CPS-installed settings at the time of issuance
- Internet content filtering software (installed by CPS in compliance with legal requirements) is not turned off, by-passed, or attempted to be by-passed
- In the event of theft, vandalism, malicious, or criminal acts, the parent/guardian must file a timely police report; the report must be provided via email to ithelpdesk@cpschools.com immediately upon receipt.
Upon notification of a damaged, defaced, lost, or stolen device or accessory, an assessment of circumstances and evaluation of equipment (if available) will be made, and the following fees may apply. If fees for repair and/or replacement are levied, they will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian; warranty coverage may affect fees:
Device Replacement: $250.00 Power Cord/Adapter/Charger: $37.00
Screen Replacement: $102.00 Keyboard: $44.00
Case (if applicable): $ 20.00 Other Repairs: $25.00 - $45.00
Acknowledgement and Acceptance:
By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand and agree that I will abide by the terms of this document. I further understand that I may be subject to disciplinary action including the confiscation of the device and/or financial penalty (parent/guardian) should I fail to honor the responsibilities under this agreement, including the school division’s use of third-party monitoring tools to help ensure student safety. Furthermore, my signature acknowledges my receipt of the below listed CPS-owned technology.