9321P - Care of School Property Procedure

Procedure 9321P

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Care of School PropertyThe following steps shall be taken upon evidence that school property has been damaged or lost, whether or not the action was willful:

A. Damage of any nature to school property shall be reported to the school principal.

B.  A Damage or Loss Report shall be submitted to the superintendent.  In the event of a break-in, whether damage is noted or not, the superintendent shall report the occurrence to a law enforcement agency.  Care shall be taken to avoid damaging prints or any other evidence that may be associated with the break-in.

C. An investigation to establish the individuals responsible for acts of vandalism or theft shall be initiated.

D. Repair or replacement costs for damage shall be estimated by the maintenance department on a work request form.

E.  Parents shall be informed, in writing, regarding the nature of the damages, how restitution may be made, and how appeal may be initiated.

F.  The business office upon receipt of the damage or loss report shall bill the student’s parent for the repair or replacement costs.

G. Copies of the parent notification along with estimate of damages shall be sent to the superintendent.

H. The superintendent or designee will review any appeal made by the student and/or parent.

I.  The student and/or parent shall be advised that they may appeal the decision of the superintendent at the next regular meeting of the board of directors.  (See Policy 3520)

 

 

Adoption Date:           April 23, 1996