Hire+Agreement

**  LAPTOP HIRE AGREEMENT 2012 - 2014   ** > The //Laptop Hire// //Agreement// (“the //Agreement//”) is between the Year 4, 5 and 6 student and parents/guardians as identified in Section 15 (see page two of the //Agreement//), and St Mel’s School (“the school”). > > The //Agreement// sets out the rights and obligations of the students and parents/guardians in relation to the //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program. The //Agreement// must be read in conjunction with the  ICT Policy. It is important to note that the school has entered into commercial arrangements with suppliers, financiers and parents/guardians in order to facilitate the //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program. > >>> > The //Agreement// commences on 28th February 2012 for all Upper Year students and will conclude on 17th December 2012 for current Grade 6 students; 17th December 2013 for Grade 5 students; and 16th December 2014 for current Grade 4 students, or with the termination of the student’s enrolment. > > The school grants exclusive use of the laptop to the student in accordance with the //Agreement// and the associated school policies and //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program as amended from time to time. >
 * 1) **//  Parties to the Agreement  //**
 * 1) **//  Purpose of the Agreement  //**
 * 1) **//  Participation  //**
 * 2)  In 2012, all students in the Upper Years classes will participate in //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program
 * 3)  Students entering the school during the course of the year will be charged at a pro-rata rate for the hire of a laptop.
 * 4)  Students leaving the school during the course of the year will be required to return their laptop and any amount owing will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
 * 1) **//  Period of the Agreement  //**
 * 1) **//  Exclusive use  //**
 * 1) **//  Responsibilities with respect to  //****//  Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops  //****  Program.  **
 * 2)  Strive to enhance learning through the use of ICT at the school;
 * 3)  Respond to enquiries from parents/guardians or students in regard to the schools //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program;
 * 4)  Periodically and randomly audit student’s machines to ensure appropriate use has been met within the schools policies.
 * 5)  Respond to any breaches of the school’s //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program in an appropriate manner;
 * 6)  Maintain a copy of the relevant policies and this signed //Agreement// on file.

** b.  ** What the parents/guardians will do:
> > Students and parents/guardians agree to comply with the provisions of the //Hire// //Agreement//, //ICT Acceptable Use Policy// and the school’s //ICT Policy// and all other relevant policies as modified from time to time. > Adherence to the guidelines will ensure a positive, supportive and productive learning environment for all students. Where the //ICT Acceptable Use Policy, Hire Agreement// and //ICT Policy// are breached, an appropriate response will be made by the school and may include, but not be limited to, any of the following: >> The school will own the laptop and the families will    share the responsibility    for the care, maintenance and correct usage of the laptop. >> The school has theft, fire and accidental damage insurance coverage for the laptop. > All servicing is to be carried out by the school staff or its agents. A replacement laptop will be provided to the student while their laptop is being serviced. The student is responsible for restoring their data to the replacement laptop. Staff can assist with this if required. > If the laptop is stolen, a police report will be required as soon as possible after the theft is discovered. If it is lost or damaged at school, the student must report it to the school immediately. > For the period of the //Laptop Hire// //Agreement//, the annual hire fee will be    $185. This fee is billed with the school fees and is payable over the period from February to November of each year. The following items are not included in the fee payment: > The laptop must be returned in good condition and working order at the end of the school year as per the dates listed in Section 4; or if the student leaves the school or when the school otherwise requests. Costs may be incurred by families, if the laptop is not returned in good working order as defined by the leasing company. The laptop may be requested at times for inspection and for routine or unforeseen maintenance needs.
 * 1)  Accept responsibility for the annual fees and charges associated with the program, and b   eing aware of and familiar with the provisions of the school’s //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program policy documents;
 * 2)  Support the school’s //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program by ensuring that your child takes proper care of the laptop at all times and abides by all conditions/responsibilities;
 * 3)  Comply with the ICT policies and procedures as set out in the school’s //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program.
 * 1) What the students will do:
 * 2)  Be aware of and familiar with the provisions of the school’s //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program documents;
 * 3)  Support the school    ’    s //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program by abiding by all conditions, responsibilities and compliance with the ICT policies and procedures as set out in the school    ’    s //Learning and Teaching in the Upper Years with One to One Laptops// Program policy.
 * 4)  Ensure the safety and security of the laptop at all times;
 * 5)  Regularly back up your data.
 * 1) **//  Compliance with Policies and Manual  //**
 * 1) **//  Breaches of the Agreement  //**
 * 1)  Loss or suspension of student access to school ICT network, resources or facilities;
 * 2)  Removal of a laptop and any other equipment from student’s possession;
 * 3)  Cancellation of the //Hire Agreement//.
 * 1) **//  Equipment  //**
 * 2)  The following equipment is provided as part of the //Agreement//:
 * 3)  One Apple 13 inch //Macbook Pro// laptop;
 * 4)  One power pack
 * 5)  One Kitty carry bag
 * 6)   One crystal case cover – top and bottom
 * 1)  The following items are not provided as part of the //Agreement//:
 * 2)  Peripherals such as headphones, a mouse, printer, USB, Media (CDs/DVDs);
 * 3)  Internet access at home;
 * 4)  External hard drive for backing up of data
 * 1) **//  Financial Arrangements  //**
 * 2)  Ownership and Responsibility:
 * 1)  Insurance:
 * 1)  Exclusions: wilful damage; batteries.
 * 2)  Parents/Guardians will be liable for the cost of repair or replacement if the laptop is left unsecured and is damaged, lost or stolen. The costs of repairs or replacement through accident    al    means will be shared, 50% by the school and 50% the parents. Non-accidental costs will be the full responsibility of the parents.
 * 3)  Macbook Pros that are damaged or are no longer working as expected are returned to Apple. Apple will make an assessment as to whether these issues are covered by the Macbook Pro warranty.
 * 4)   Parents are encouraged to add their child’s laptop to their home and contents insurance policy as accidental damage, breakage or theft may be covered.
 * 1) **//  Servicing  //**
 * 1) **//  Notification  //**
 * 1) **//  Costs  //**
 * 1)   Costs of repairs as cited in Section 10b for accidental and non-accidental damage
 * 1) **//  Return of the Laptop  //**