Charlotte County Schools: Policy on Lost or Damaged Textbooks and Materials
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The Frame
This policy establishes the financial liability of families for school-issued materials and defines the consequences for non-payment, which include potential loss of extracurricular privileges.
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Students
Students are held responsible for the care of instructional materials and face potential loss of extracurricular privileges or community service requirements if materials are damaged or lost.
Parents/Guardians
Parents are responsible for paying the purchase price of instructional materials that their student loses or damages.
School Principals
Principals are tasked with collecting payments and determining the community service activities required to satisfy debts.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Students and parents are financially responsible for the purchase price of lost, destroyed, or unnecessarily damaged instructional materials.
- School principals are responsible for collecting payment for damaged or lost materials.
- Failure to pay for lost or damaged materials may result in the suspension of a student from extracurricular activities.
- Students may satisfy the debt for lost or damaged materials by performing community service at the school site.
- The specific community service activities required to satisfy a debt are determined by the school principal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I cannot afford to pay for a lost textbook?
Can a student be barred from sports or clubs if they owe money for a damaged book?
Why It Matters
This policy establishes the financial liability of families for school-issued materials and defines the consequences for non-payment, which include potential loss of extracurricular privileges.
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