6161.2

Instruction

Care of Instructional Materials

Library books, textbooks, and other educational materials are loaned to the students for their use, and shall be returned when requested by school authorities. Teachers shall emphasize to students that texts and materials are the public's property, and should be appropriately cared for. Students must pay the full replacement cost or replace any book or educational material lost or damaged beyond ordinary wear.

Students who fail promptly to return or pay for texts and materials may have grades, transcripts or report cards withheld until restitution is made.

Legal Reference:  Connecticut General Statutes

10-221(c) Boards of education to prescribe rules, policies and procedures.

10-222a Boards to have use of funds derived from repayment for school materials.

Policy adopted:  June 3, 2008

Instruction

Care of Instructional Materials

Damaged of Instructional Materials: Fees/Fines/Charges

Care of Books and Supplies

Students shall be held responsible for proper care of books and supplies entrusted to their use. Students will be assessed damages for abuse of school buildings, equipment and materials.

Reimbursement for Lost or Damaged Books

1.  Textbooks -- lost or destroyed during:

A.  First year of use -- full current replacement cost.

B.  Second year of use -- seventy-five percent current replacement cost.

C.  Third year of use -- fifty percent current replacement cost.

D.  Fourth year of use -- twenty-five percent current replacement cost.

E.  Beyond fourth year -- flat fee determined by the Principal.

2.  Paperbacks -- lost or destroyed during:

A.  First year of use -- full current replacement cost.

B.  Second year of use -- fifty percent of current replacement cost.

C.  Third year and beyond -- flat fee determined by the Principal.

3.  Library Books

A.  Bound Materials -- lost or destroyed during:

(1)  First through sixth year of circulation -- full current replacement cost.

(2)  Beyond seventh year of circulation -- fifty percent of current replacement cost.

B.  Paperbacks -- lost or destroyed during:

(1)  First year of use -- full current replacement cost.

(2)  Beyond second year of use -- fifty percent current replacement cost.

Regulation approved:  June 3, 2008