CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY | Policy Manual | Southern Local Schools (Perry)

5513 - CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

The Board of Education believes that the schools should help students learn to respect property and develop feelings of pride in community institutions.

The Board charges each student with responsibility for the proper care of school property and the school supplies and equipment entrusted to his/her use.

Students who cause damage to school property shall be subject to disciplinary measures, and their parents shall be financially liable for such damage to the extent of the law, except that students eighteen (18) years of age or older shall also be liable for damage they cause.

The Board authorizes the imposition of fines for the loss, damage or destruction of school equipment, apparatus, musical instruments, library material, textbooks, and for damage to school buildings and reserves the right, to the extent permitted by law, to withhold a report card or credits from any student whose payment of such fine is in arrears.

The Board may report to the appropriate juvenile authorities any student whose damage of school property has been serious or chronic in nature.

The building principal shall develop procedures to implement this policy which include:

Student Fees, Fines, and Charges

Materials Fees

Students enrolled in District schools are furnished basic textbooks without cost; however, a fee for consumable materials and supplies used in the instructional program is established at the beginning of each school year and may vary as the cost of materials and supplies.

If the District receives Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid funds, it cannot charge a student recipient of Aid to Dependent Children or Disability Assistance a fee for any materials needed to participate fully in a course of instruction if the students guardians provide the appropriate documentation. This provision does not apply to extra-curricular activities and student enrichment programs that are not a course of instruction.

Fines

When school property, equipment, or supplies are damaged, lost or taken by individuals, a fine is assessed. The fine is reasonable, seeking only to compensate the school for the expense or loss incurred.

The late return of borrowed books or materials from the school libraries is subject to appropriate fines.

All fines collected are sent to the Treasurer for deposit in the general fund of the Board. The District may enforce the payment of fees and charges by withholding grades and credits of the students concerned.