BP 6161.2Damaged or Lost Instructional Materials

The School Board recognizes that instructional materials are an expensive District resource. The Superintendent may establish procedures, in accordance with law, to protect instructional materials from damage or loss.

Instructional materials provided for use by students remain the property of the District. Students are responsible for returning borrowed materials in good condition, with no more wear and tear than usually results from normal use.

When materials are lost or so damaged that they are no longer usable, the student shall be responsible for reparation equal to the current replacement cost of the materials. When materials are damaged but still usable, the Superintendent shall determine a lesser charge.

If it can be demonstrated to the Superintendent's satisfaction that the student has taken all reasonable precautions to safeguard instructional materials issued to him/her, the Superintendent may excuse the student/parent/guardian from payment of reparation.

If reparation is not excused and not paid by the student or parent/ guardian, the District may initiate due process procedures to withhold from the student his/her grades, diploma and transcripts.