Student Laptop Fines
To support student learning, SVSD provides laptops and accessories as part of our One-to-One Laptop Initiative. With this opportunity comes the responsibility to care for these devices. While normal wear and tear is expected, some damage—especially due to negligence or loss—may result in fines.
To help families understand how fines are assessed, we've outlined four common types of damage below, along with examples of each. Reviewing these can help students make informed choices and avoid unnecessary charges. The first two weeks after new devices are distributed (not replacements) we replace all accessories and devices without charging the student. This does not include loss or damage.
Accidental
If you chip the device, have missing keys or cause accidental damage.
Negligence
If your screen is cracked, scratched, shattered, or the damage is intentional or repeated.
Lost
If you lose your device or stylus or charger and have to get a replacement.
Stolen
If your device is stolen and you have filed a
police report.
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Defective Accessories |
If a student’s charger or stylus stops working and we find it doesn’t work after troubleshooting, we will replace it for free. |
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Broken/Lost Accessories |
If a student breaks or loses a charger or a stylus they can purchase one from their school. If the student wants to purchase a new stylus from SVSD, we apply a fine on their account per SVSD Business department requirements. Students can also purchase a stylus or charging cable elsewhere. |
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Accidental First-Time Device Breakage |
If a student breaks the device accidentally for the first time, a fine may be assessed for the cost of a hard-shell protective case. |
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Repeat Device Breakage |
If a student comes with a broken device a second/third/etc. time, we charge the student for the repair - the repair cost is determined by the price we pay our service provider for fixing the device. |
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Intentional Damage |
If a student breaks a device due to negligence on their part (i.e. not accidental), we apply a fine for either the cost of repair or replacement. Note: Students with IEP’s/504’s whose device is damaged resulting from behavior related to their disability will not be charged for repair or replacement. |
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Lost/Stolen Device |
If a student reports a missing device, we assign a fine to the user for the full replacement cost adjusted for devaluation. If the device is found, the fine will be removed. *See Fines for Replacements below. If a student reports a stolen device, they should report it to the police within 72 hours and bring a copy of the police report to their school library or media center. If no police report is presented, we assign a fine on the student account for a missing device. |
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Fines for Replacements |
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| Estimated Fines for Damages |
Note: Price points are best estimates based on vendor cost for parts and labor and are subject to change on a case-by-case basis.
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