District Policy 5513? CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY (M) Section: Students Date Created: June, 2016 Date Edited: September, 2019 The Board of Education believes that the schools should help pupils learn to respect property and to develop feelings of pride in community institutions. The Board charges each pupil enrolled in this district with responsibility for the proper care of school property and the school supplies and equipment entrusted to his/her use. Pupils who cause damage to school prOperty will be subject to disciplinary measures. The Board authorizes the imposition of a fine for the loss, damage, or defacement of a textbook. Once the total fine amount for non-food related items reaches $40.00, and/or $75.00 in arrears for meal payments, until payment in full is received, these privileges may be withheld: High School 0 participating in extracurricular activities; purchasing tickets for school dances including proms; attending class trips including the Senior Trip; and purchasing a yearbook. Middle School a participating in extracurricular activities; purchasing tickets for school dances; attending class trips; and purchasing a yearbook. Elementary School 0 participating in after-school events/activities and attending class trips. The Superintendent or designee shall develop rules for the safekeeping and accounting of textbooks and prepare a schedule of fines for lost and damaged textbooks. N.J.S.A. 18Az37?3 N.J.A.C. Adopted: 28 June 2016 Revised: September 2019