Technology Services

The purpose of the USD 266 1-to-1 Chromebook deployment is to create a collaborative learning environment for all learners that is consistent with advances in technology, resource sharing, critical thinking, innovation, creativity, collaboration, increased productivity and mobile learning. It is the expectation of the Board that district staff and community members will all play a role in the development of these effective and high quality, educational experiences.

To further this goal, USD 266 will deploy a Chromebook personal computing device to 5th through 12th grade students. Elementary students will also have access to classroom Chromebooks but will not take them out of the building. The Chromebook will allow student access to educational applications and web-based tools. The Chromebook is an educational tool and all users will be expected to follow the district’s Acceptable Use Policy as well as all other state and federal laws, board policies and administrative procedures. 

Read our Chromebook Deployment Handbook here

Students are responsible for the general care of the Chromebook they have been issued by the school. Chromebooks that are broken or fail to work properly must be taken to the media center for repair. The student will complete a repair ticket. A loaner Chromebook will be checked out to the student while the Chromebook is being repaired. The Chromebook should NEVER be taken to an outside computer service for any type of repairs or maintenance. Self-repairs are not allowed.

Read our Chromebook Deployment Handbook here

Damages, Repairs and Warranties
All Chromebook problems must be reported to the media center staff, where the student will be directed to the repair kiosk. The district will repair or replace damaged equipment resulting from normal use. Students will be asked to complete a repair ticket.

Repairs for damage:
Students are responsible for any of their actions that void the warranty (i.e. take the Chromebook apart; remove its parts, self-repair, etc.). Students will be held responsible for the full cost of any parts replaced and associated labor costs due to such actions up to and including the cost of total replacement of the Chromebook.

Repair costs for damage and loss:
• The district will charge for the entire repair or replacement cost of the Chromebook and/or power adapters and/or protective cases if damage or loss occurs due to the student’s, parent’s/guardian’s, or other third party’s intentional acts or as the result of their negligence in handling the device. See current fee schedule.
• Students are responsible for any losses or damages resulting from attempts to harm or destroy the Chromebook or data of another person as outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy.
• In case of theft, vandalism or other criminal acts, whether at school or off campus, the district will request a police report to be filed with the local police department and a copy submitted to district technology director at 905 W. Academy Ave. Maize, KS 67101.

Read our Chromebook Deployment Handbook here