Primary School Students - K-2 students will receive a district-issued iPad on the first day of school. For now, these devices will remain in school and students will not transport home on a nightly basis. In the event of a personal 7-14 day quarantine or unforeseeable change in school delivery mode, the student would begin to transport their devices home.

Intermediate School Students - 3-5 students will receive a district-issued iPad on the first day of school. For now, these devices will remain in school and students will not transport home on a nightly basis. In the event of a personal 7-14 day quarantine or unforeseeable change in school delivery mode, the student would begin to transport their devices home.

Middle School students - 6-8 students will receive a district-issued iPad on the first day of school. Students will transport their devices home nightly.

High School students - 9-12 students will receive a brand new district-issued Chromebook on August 25 from 4 pm - 6 pm. Students will transport their devices home nightly.

• OPTIONAL - Bring your own Device Option (HS only)
  High school students have an option to opt-out of the district-issued Chromebook and bring their own device. Students that elect to bring their own device will be responsible for maintaining their own equipment. All students, whether they bring their own device or use the district's device, will be expected to use their devices responsibly. If you would like to opt-out of the district provided device and have your student bring their own device please fill out the BYOD form below:
  Form - Bring your own Device (BYOD) form

• Payment Deadline: August 25th
• Insurance maintenance fees: $35/year. If you qualify for free and reduced lunch the rates have been reduced to $20 (reduced) and $10 (free)
• Please have an active application on file (website)

Parents/guardians may opt to purchase a yearly non-refundable Insurance Protection Plan in the amount $35.00 for each school-issued device. The Protection Plan is offered as an option and is not required in order for a student to receive a device. The Protection Plan is structured to significantly offset the cost of most "First Incident" accidental damages that occur.  It does not include deliberate or negligent damage to the device, or loss other than a reported theft.  Please see the chart below for full details. 

• Reduced fees:  If the student qualifies for free or reduced-price meal benefits, the insurance fees will be reduced to $10 or $20, respectively.  To qualify for this benefit, a copy of the free or reduced confirmation letter you received from the school district must be presented to the district with the signed pledge form.  This benefit is not retroactive during the school year.  
• Expiration Date: This Protection Plan expires on the last day of school or on the day a student withdraws from the Byron School District, whichever comes first.  If a student withdraws from the Byron School District for any reason, this insurance agreement becomes null and void on that date. The device must be returned immediately. Devices not returned on the date of withdrawal will be reported stolen. 
• Insurance may be paid via the SchoolPay or at any district school building.
• Insurance must be paid in full in order for coverage to be applicable and must be paid prior to receiving the device.
• Spare Equipment and Lending - If a student’s device is inoperable, the school has a limited number of spare devices for use while the student’s device is repaired or replaced. This agreement remains in effect for loaner devices.  Loaner equipment must be returned immediately upon repair of the original device.
• Not Covered: Device Chargers

Fees for other damages will be assessed accordingly. Cosmetic damage that does not affect the functionality of the device will not be repaired. This includes but is not limited to scratches, dents, etc.

Step 1 - Review Device Handbook

Please take some time to review our 1:1 District-Issued Device Handbook with your child.  Review the Optional Insurance Protection Plan Insert.  You will need to decide if you would like to opt-in or out of the district’s protection plan.  All forms must be completed via School Pay - regardless of the option.

Step 2 - Sign Forms and Submit Payment

To sign forms and pay your fees  you have 2 options:

Use School Pay to sign forms and/or pay fees - Sign and Pay Fees paid via SchoolPay: Fees can be paid through the district's School Pay system. All forms are digitally signed through this system. 

• Click Find My Account and enter your parent email we have on file. The system will email you a password reset to create your account.  Select Device Insurance Fees for the 2021-22 school year and complete the form signature and device payment.
  
  
• TO OPT-IN - Select the 2021-2022 Device Insurance Fee - (OPT-IN) to pay the insurance fee AND digitally sign your forms
• To OPT OUT - Select 2021-2022 Device Insurance Fee - (OPT-OUT) to digitally sign your forms only. Please note by opting-out you are responsible for any accidental damages.
  
  
• If your email is not found, just click to add a new account.  Please note, you will need your child’s 8 digit Student ID number - which can be obtained in Infinite Campus.

• If you have any technical issues, please contact matt.like@byron.k12.mn.us