Families have until October 31st to sign up for optional device protection for the 21-22 school year, through the PowerSchool Payment Portal.  To opt into the the program please log into your PowerSchool Parent account

Step 1: Sign in to PowerSchool
PowerSchool is located at https://ps.westada.org/public/home.html and there is a link at the top of each school's website.
If you need to reset your PowerSchool password, there is a link to help you with forgotten usernames and passwords: https://ps.westada.org/public/account_recovery_begin.html

Step 2: Click the “Update Student Information” button 
Once signed in, locate and click on the “Update Student Information” button, located in the top right corner of the screen. 

Step 3: Click on the SchoolForms link.

Update SchoolForms Information
Once on the “SchoolForms” webpage, click on the “1-1 Optional Device Protection Plan” link, listed under the Available Forms column.

Step 4: On the Device 1-1 Optional Protection form
On the Device 1-1 Optional Protection form, scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the required fields then check the  "Confirm Form is Complete" box and click the "SAVE FORM" botton.

Step 5: Next steps 
Once the optional protection form is completed the information will sync with the payment portal every hour.  To pay for the protection, please visit the  Payment Process section on this web page for more information.

Online credit card payments can be made through the district's new online payment system, which is accessible through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Step 1:

• Sign In to the PowerSchool Parent Portal - https://ps.westada.org/public

Step 2:

• Click the “Payment Portal” link in the left menu navigation.
  The link will take you to the payment services web site.

 

Step 3:

• The Payment Portal will display your student's specific account.
• You will be able to review and pay current fees on this screen.
• A credit card will be needed for this service and a convenience fee will be charged.
• Pay the Optional Device Protection Charge by clicking the “Shopping Cart” icon in the upper right corner.

Step:4

• On the payments option page, complete all of the required fields.
• Click on the check box that indicates that you agree with the included service charge.
• Click on the Submit Payment button

 

Step 5

• Once you have submitted the payment you will see a receipt screen
• You can click on the Print button to save a copy of the receipt for your records

As a student of the West Ada School District and the parent/guardian of such a student, we assume responsibility for loss, damage, or theft of assigned technology. Whether used at school or off school premises, we recognize that the device is school property and will not intentionally maltreat the equipment or act with gross negligence.

“I accept responsibility for the appropriate use of the District equipment entrusted to me and promise to return the equipment when requested.”

“I acknowledge that abuse, misuse, or malicious behavior may result in a discussion related to repair or replacement of damaged equipment entrusted to me and payment to the district or school for such repair or replacement.”

“I understand the West Ada School District offers an “Optional Device Protection Plan.” The cost of the optional insurance is $25 for 1 year of coverage and can be renewed each year. This $25 cost covers one (1) claim per year for accidental damage, loss, or theft. Subsequent claims may be filed with school administration and will incur a $20 deductible. Negligence, gross negligence or purposeful damage, failure to file a police report for lost or stolen devices, and the loss/damage of accessories (charger, charging cable, case, and optional stylus) and intentional damage to someone else’s device are NOT covered by this insurance. When necessary, a loaner device can be checked out while repairs are being completed.”

  DEVICES ISSUED TO EARLY ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

• Grades K-1, classroom sets of iPads with cases will be issued and assigned to students.
• Grade 2, classroom sets of iPads with cases or laptops and cases (based upon school preference) will be issued and assigned to students.
• In the event of a remote learning declaration, West Ada elementary schools will communicate with parents on a device pickup/distribution plan to enable students to use these devices at home.

DEVICES ISSUED TO INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS

• Grades 3-12 laptops, device chargers, cases, and optional stylus will be issued to all students.
• Devices checked out to students in these grade levels will remain assigned to them throughout the term of their elementary, middle, and high school enrollment.
• Students in these grade levels are expected to take their device home each day to ensure they are fully charged and ready for use.

Laptop 

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Elementary Laptop Replacement*	$100-$250
Secondary Laptop Replacement*	$350-$500

*Replacement costs are based upon the age of the device

 

Laptop Screen	$300
Laptop System Board	$300
Hinge Replacement	$70
Keyboard	$70
Audio Jack	$50
Laptop Case	$50
TouchPad	$30

 

iPad

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iPad Replacement	$165
iPad Screen	$85

 

Accessories 

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Accessories are NOT Covered by optional device protection. Accessory costs are outlined below.

Bump Armor Laptop Case	$17
Logitech iPad Case	$20
Laptop Power Cord	$17
Hot Spot Power Cord	$10
iPad Lightning Cable	$10
iPad Power Brick	$10
iPad Logitech Keyboard Cover	$10
iPad Logitech Screen Cover / Flap	$5
HP Pen for ProBook x360	$35
Initial Device Protection Fee	$25
Repeat Device Protection Incident Fee	$20