Each Dorchester County Public School student is assigned a DCPS laptop or iPad for daily instructional use in school.
By signing the below, the student and their parent/guardian agree to follow and accept:
• The Board of Education of Dorchester County Acceptable Use Policy (193.00)*
• The Board of Education of Dorchester County Portable Electronic Communication Devices Policy (480.1)*
• Dorchester County Public School owns the Device, software and issued peripherals.
• If the student ceases to be enrolled in Dorchester County Public Schools, the student/parents will return the Device in good working order or pay the full replacement cost of the computer as listed below.
• If the assigned device or charger is not returned with the assigned labels to the assigned student, the student may be charged for the device.
• In no event shall Dorchester County Public Schools be held liable for any claim of damage, negligence, or breach of duty while the device is in the possession of the student.
*Copies of the above stated policies are available on the DCPS website.
Repair/Replacement Costs
Costs are dependent on the type(s) of repair, replacement, and age of device.
| Laptop |
Up to $870 |
|
Charger (block and cord) |
Up to $40 |