Device Protection Plan
The Kirkwood School District offers a Device Protection Plan for all students in grades 3–12, ensuring that families are protected from high out-of-pocket fines if a district-issued device is accidentally damaged or stolen. Enrollment must be renewed every school year to maintain protection, and the fees are as follows (50% off for students receiving free or reduced lunch).
- iPad Enrollment Fee (Grades 3–8): $20
- Laptop Enrollment Fee (Grades 9–12): $40
Families are responsible for keeping assigned devices safe from loss or damage. For this plan, an incident is defined as any occurrence of accidental damage or theft of a district-issued device. With an active Device Protection Plan, the District waives fines for the first two incidents during the coverage period. Accessory replacement costs are not covered by this plan. Please refer to the tables below for further details.
For families enrolled in the Device Protection Plan, the fine is waived for the first two incidents. Families who do not enroll are responsible for the full fine for each incident, as detailed below.
Grades 3-8: iPad Fines
| With Plan | Without Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Incident | Waived ($0) | $50 |
| 2nd Incident | Waived ($0) | $100 |
| 3rd Incident | $200 |
$200 |
| Each Additional Incident | $200 |
$200 |
Grades 9-12: Laptop Fines
|
With Plan |
Without Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Incident | Waived ($0) | $100 |
| 2nd Incident | Waived ($0) | $200 |
| 3rd Incident | $300 |
$300 |
| Each Additional Incident | $300 |
$300 |
If accessories (including power adapters and cables) are lost or damaged, families will be responsible for covering the full replacement cost. Please see the table below for details.
Accessory Replacement Cost
| iPad Adapter | $20 |
|---|---|
| iPad Cable | $20 |
| iPad Case (Brenthaven, Gr. K-2) | $60 |
| iPad Case (Logitech Rugged, Gr. 3-8) |
$120 |
| Laptop Adapter | $40 |
| Laptop Cable | $30 |
| Laptop Bag (Gr. 9-12) |
$30 |
How to Enroll in the Device Protection Plan
- New and Existing Families: During Online Registration (OLR), families will be asked if they would like to purchase the plan for each student in grades 3–12.
- Payment & Invoicing: If families opt into the plan, an invoice will be sent through the MySchoolBucks, where payment can be made securely.
- Deadline: Payment must be completed by the last Friday in September. Families who do not pay by this date will be responsible for the full fines for any incidents.
Exclusions & Limitations
The Device Protection Plan does not cover:
- Dishonest, fraudulent, malicious, or criminal acts, including intentional damage
- Any loss of personal data (software, music, videos, or other files added by the student)
- Additional damage caused by failing to protect the device after an incident
- Unexplained disappearance of the device without a formal police report
- Any use that violates Kirkwood School District policies
Families are responsible for the full cost of the device if it is damaged due to intentional misuse, neglect, or malicious actions. The full replacement cost is $399 for an iPad and $879 for a laptop.
Accidental damage is covered for students in K–2 at no cost and does not require enrollment in the Device Protection Plan. All fees and fines are subject to change at any time without notice.