Insurance FAQs

How do I register and pay the device insurance?

If you have reviewed the instructions in Registration and Insurance, here is a summary.

We are introducing a new registration and payment system this year to simplify the process.

Our new system links parents/guardians with all their children’s Device insurance fees and deductible invoices. There are no more forms to fill in, and all charges can be added to one basket for payment.
The system requires the user name to be the email address of the primary contact provided to the school. This is most often the mother. If you are unsure, log in to the Parent Portal / click Contact on the left-hand menu. The email you need is the first listed contact email address.
To set up your account, you need to set a Password. Click the Create Password button.
Follow the instructions to set the password. For security, you will need access to the primary contact’s email to complete the process.
After logging in, all your children are listed. Click on the first child's name to first add their insurance fee and then any deductible/replacement fees to your cart. Then click on Your Family (top left) to repeat the process for each of the remaining children before you checkout with your debit or credit card.
The insurance fee for each child is $50 for the year and is adjusted if your child is NJ Direct Certified for financial aid. Regardless of the insurance fee, you must check out to register for a Device.
Instead of using the payment system, you may opt to register and pay cash when you pick up the Device.

Click here to register and pay: bit.ly/sboe-pay

Why do I have to purchase insurance?

The District, in accordance with the practice of many NJ Districts, charges for insurance to cover the cost of damage repair. This way parents aren’t paying hundreds of dollars if a device is damaged in school or at home. Since students are now assigned a particular device, the $50 fee is charged as a protection for families
It minimizes your cost for maintenance, damage repair, and replacement in event of device failure, destruction or theft

What is the cost of insurance?

What does the insurance cover?

What is NOT covered by insurance?

Devices that have been lost, or that stolen but not reported to the police
Devices that have been tampered with
Vandalism by a student, a friends or family member
Keyboards damaged by plucking off the keys. (Keyboard keys do not come loose through appropriate use)
Cases or screens that have been defaced, inside or outside, whether by scratching, marker, pen, paint or adhesive
Lost or damaged chargers or cables

If a student has free or reduced lunch, am I still required to pay for insurance?

What is the process for a student that still has their Chromebook from summer school?

More about Insurance

Insurance is Mandatory

Secaucus Public Schools requires that parents/ guardians pay a mandatory District insurance fee before the student receives a Chromebook for their use. Ipad's may also be issued. This insurance plan covers the Device against:

Mechanical Failure
Accidental Damage including drops, cracked screens, liquid spills
Theft
Fire/Flood
Vandalism
Natural Disasters
Power Surge / Lightning

Deductibles are associated with a claim and will increase for recurring incidents.
Damages that result from abuse (including picking keys from keyboards) or neglect are not covered by the plan and are the responsibility of the student. The student is then liable for full repair costs up to the cost of full replacement of the device and its Google EDU device management license.
In the event of theft, vandalism, or other criminal acts, the student / parent / guardian MUST file a report with the local police department and submit a copy to the school. A stolen or lost Device will then be fully disabled and tracked to aid the police in recovery and/or prosecution.
The fee for a lost Device will be its full replacement cost. A replacement device will not be issued until documentation is complete and / or fees are paid in full.
All students are responsible without exception for deductibles, fines, and repairs or replacements that are not covered under the policy.
All fees are payable online.

Insurance Fee (10 month coverage)	$50
First Incident Deductible (Chromebook)	$20
Second Incident Deductible (Chromebook)	$50
1st Incident Deducible iPad	$50
2nd Incident Deductible (Ipad)	$100
Subsequent Incident (see below)	Cost of Repair

Lost or Vandalized (Chromebook or iPad)	$350
Motherboard	$200
Damaged Screen Vandalized or after 2nd incident (Chromebook)	$75
Battery Damage (Result of use of third party charger)	$50
Defaced / Vandalized Case (Chromebook only)	$50
Vandalized keyboard, keyboard module or trackpad (Chromebook only)	$50
Lost or Damaged Charger	$25
Late Return Fine	$20