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Library books, textbooks and other educational materials are loaned to the students for their use, and shall be returned when requested by school authorities. Students must pay the current value of any book or educational material lost or damaged beyond ordinary wear. Additionally, students must pay the cost to repair or replace educational materials, such as computers, calculators, digital recording equipment and the like when damage is due to negligence or malice on the part of the student.
Teachers shall insure that students take proper care of books and other educational materials. Students shall enter their name and other information on the book plate. Teachers shall keep accurate and up-to-date records of all educational materials charged out to students. If a student loses his or her book during the school year, the teacher should issue another book to the student. At the end of the school year the student is obligated to hand in both books or one book and the price of the lost book or books. If a student loses two books during the school year from any teacher, the teacher shall notify the parents before the third book is issued.
Overdue, Damaged or Lost Instructional Materials
Students shall be held responsible for proper care of books, equipment 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 of current replacement cost
C. Third year of use - fifty percent of current replacement cost
D. Fourth year of use - twenty-five percent of current replacement cost
E. Beyond fourth year - flat fee determined by the principal
Instruction
Care of Instructional Materials
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 of use - 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 first year of use - fifty percent of current replacement cost
4. Equipment - lost or destroyed during:
A. First or second year of use - full current replacement cost
B. Third through fifth year of use - fifty percent of current replacement cost
C. Beyond fifth year of use - flat fee determined by the principal
(cf. 5135.5 - Student Vandalism)
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