6540 - School District's Responsibility for Privately-Owned Property

BOARD POLICY No. 6540

SCHOOL DISTRICT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRIVATELY-OWNED PROPERTY

The district shall not assume responsibility for the maintenance, repair or replacement of any privately-owned property brought to a school or district function unless the use or presence of such property has been specifically requested in writing by the administration.

The district shall not make reimbursement for loss or damage to a staff member's personal equipment or material brought to school unless evidence can be shown that it was necessary or highly desirable for use in the school program. Evidence of loss or damage must show that the loss was not due to any negligence or fault of the staff member. The superintendent shall develop procedures for reimbursement.

First Reading: February 19, 2002

Adopted by the Board: July 16, 2002