Somers Device Insurance Program
COST FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR - $30
- Insurance should be purchased during the Returning Student Registration (InfoSnap) process
- If the purchase cannot be made online, insurance can be purchased in the following locations:
- SHS Media Center
- MBA Media Center
- SES Homeroom Teacher
COVERAGES
What's Covered ($0 deductible per incident)
- accidental damage
- unavoidable theft (police report must be submitted within 72 hours of the theft)
- fire
- flood/water
- natural disasters
- manufacturer defects
- powersurge due to lightning
What's Not Covered
- Lost devices are not covered by this policy
- Excessive scratches/wear to device exterior caused by failure to use a protective case
- Intentional marking, defacing, and/or abusing the device
- Damage caused by tampering with hardware components or operating system (ie jailbreaking) to alter district configurations
POLICY VOID
The policy will become void for the term if:
- more than two claims are made during the policy term
- Device is/was not protected by a protective case.
- The Technology Department and/or school administration makes a determination that damage to device was caused by abuse or neglect.
CLAIMS
- Two claims per year (if policy is renewed annually) before policy is voided.
- Students must go to the school media center to submit a claim
- Stolen devices must have a police report submitted with the claim. A police report must be filed within 72 hours of the theft.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Loaners are available for those that purchase the insurance. Loaners will not be given out to students until the premium has been paid or other arrangements for payment have been made with school officials. There are a limited number of loaners available on a first come first serve basis.
- There will be an open enrollment period for parents to purchase (ending 9/15). If parents wish to purchase insurance after the open enrollment period, they must show proof that the device is not damaged and in working condition. Payment is by check only after the open enrollment period and after the device is inspected.
- District insurance is only available for school issued devices.
Please contact the school's main office with any questions.