Assessing Damages to Books

 

The state mandates that teachers assess and collect fees for lost and damaged books.

 

  1. Books damaged beyond usefulness should result in payment according to the same schedule as for lost books.  The student should keep that damaged book.

 

  1. When assessing damages to books teachers should consider the condition of the book at issue. Teachers should begin assessing damages and charging for lost textbooks at least two weeks prior to the end of each nine weeks.  This should allow enough time for payment of money that any student may owe.  Damage fees on textbooks range from $1.00 to $5.00 (for extensive damage). 

 

  1. No books are to be left in the classrooms or cabinets.

 

4.      Please turn in all funds to the business office according to our accepted accounting procedures.  All book deficiencies should be turned in with your lost/damaged textbook forms. If money is to be collected, turn in a deficiency form to the business office.