The Mendon Upton Regional School District sent out electronic notifications/bills to parents notifying them the next payment is due for the iPad 1:1 initiative. Parents who chose to either purchase an iPad outside of the district or bring one from home are confused as to why they would be receiving bills and why the total balance due line states $80.
According to Jay Byer of MURSD the statements were meant to show the total cost of the program over a three-year period whether they brought the iPad from home or were leasing the iPad with the option to own through the district. In the case of parents who “brought from home” the statement shows a payment of $40 for the apps for year one, no payment due, and a total balance due of $80. The $80 charge represents what would be due for apps for year two and year three of the program if the student would remain in the district. Byer said this wasn’t very clear on the notification based on the number of calls he has received.
If you own your iPad and received a statement similar to the one below the $80 total balance due is not outstanding for the 2013/14 school year but instead reflects the cost you will have to pay in apps over the three-year period.
February 10, 2014
Dear Mr. & Mrs. XXX,
The next payment for the iPad 1:1 initiative is due this month. The total cost for the iPad issued to your student is $618, payable in 6 payments of $103, or $528, payable in 6 payments of $88 if you have multiple children participating in the program. If you chose the “bring from home” option and have already paid the $40 fee for the apps then you are paid in full for the first year. If you are the parent of a fifth grader and have just paid your first installment the second payment will be due in May 2014.
Below is what has been paid so far, and the next payment if you plan on paying in installments. You can always pay more, up to the full amount at any time. If you see $0.00 in all three payment areas there is something missing (paperwork or payments) and you should contact Mr. Amitrano for assistance.
Student Name:
xxxxxxx Total Payments Received:
$40.00 Total Balance Due:
$80.00
Next Payment:
$0.00 If you feel there is an error in the data above please feel free to contact me. Please send your next payment in with your child, or mail it to:
Miscoe Hill School,
Attn. Anthony Amitrano
150 North Ave.
Mendon, MA 01756.
Sincerely,
Jay Byer
UPTON DAILY 