The First 30 Days of School Checklist for K–12 Tech Teams
- Jul 10
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 14
The first month of school is busy, and it's easy to spend every day reacting to support tickets.
Instead, set aside a few minutes each week to review the areas below. This simple first 30 days of school checklist can help you spot trends early, prioritize what matters most, and keep your Chromebook program running smoothly.
✓ Device Availability
Review once a week during the first month.
☐ Confirm every student has access to a working device.
☐ Check whether new enrollments are fully covered.
☐ Verify you still have a small pool of ready-to-deploy spares.
☐ Look for schools or classrooms borrowing devices.
☐ Identify whether repair delays are creating shortages.
☐ Determine whether additional replacement devices are needed.
Why it matters
Device counts often change after deployment. Catching shortages early helps keep students learning without unnecessary interruptions.
✓ Damage Patterns
Review once a week during the first month.
☐ Track cracked screens.
☐ Watch for broken hinges.
☐ Monitor keyboard and missing key repairs.
☐ Check for charger port damage.
☐ Identify repeat issues by model, grade level, or building.
☐ Look for opportunities to reduce repeat damage with protection.
Why it matters
Patterns tell a bigger story than individual repairs. Identifying them early helps your team make smarter protection and purchasing decisions.
✓ Repair Trends
Review once a week during the first month.
☐ Review repair ticket volume.
☐ Identify your most common repairs.
☐ Monitor turnaround times.
☐ Flag devices waiting on parts.
☐ Decide which repairs make sense to complete in-house.
Why it matters
Knowing what is breaking most often helps you prepare before repair queues become overwhelming.
✓ Parts Inventory
The parts you use most often are usually the ones you'll need to replenish first. A quick inventory review helps keep repairs moving without unnecessary delays.
Review once a week during the first month.
☐ Check screen inventory.
☐ Verify keyboard stock.
☐ Review battery availability.
☐ Confirm chargers and adapters are stocked.
☐ Reorder commonly used parts before inventory runs low.
Why it matters
Having the right parts available keeps repairs moving and reduces downtime.
✓ Chargers & Accessories
A missing charger can create the same classroom problem as a missing device.
During the first month, keep an eye on accessories that affect day-to-day use. These small items can create a lot of support tickets if they are not available when needed.
Review once a week during the first month.
☐ Spare chargers
☐ Cases
☐ Sleeves
☐ Screen protectors
☐ Asset tags
☐ Cart accessories
☐ Loaner accessories
Why it matters
Small accessories often generate a surprising number of support tickets. Staying stocked can prevent unnecessary classroom disruptions and keep students learning.
✓ Devices to Retire
Review once a week during the first month.
☐ Flag devices that are not economical to repair.
☐ Separate unsupported or obsolete models.
☐ Identify devices with repeated failures.
☐ Pull devices with missing major components.
☐ Set aside inventory that may be a good buyback candidate.
Why it matters
Removing aging devices from rotation keeps your inventory cleaner and helps your team focus on equipment worth maintaining.
✓ Spare Device Pool
Review once a week during the first month.
☐ Verify enough spares for new enrollments.
☐ Confirm temporary loaners are available.
☐ Review usage during repairs.
☐ Check whether additional spares are needed.
Why it matters
Even a small spare pool gives your team flexibility when unexpected issues arise.
✓ Planning Notes
By reviewing this first 30 days of school checklist each week, your team can stay ahead of issues before they become bigger challenges.
Review once a week during the first month.
☐ Record your most common repair types.
☐ Note frequently used parts.
☐ Document where shortages occurred.
☐ Track accessory requests.
☐ Record devices removed from rotation.
☐ Identify protection opportunities.
☐ Evaluate whether your spare pool met demand.
Why it matters
These notes become valuable when planning budgets, repairs, and refresh cycles later in the year.
You’ve Got This. AGP Is Here If You Need Backup.
No deployment is perfect, and it doesn't have to be. The first few weeks of school are your opportunity to learn what your fleet needs, make small adjustments, and keep the year moving in the right direction.
By working through this checklist each week during the first month, you'll have a clearer picture of what's working, what needs attention, and where your team may need additional support.
