BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS: USE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY [SAMPLE POLICY]

The use or application of school property by the school’s employees, agents, contractors, and management companies is prohibited as follows:

1. Personal Business

Personal calls and emails, both incoming and outgoing, as well as personal use of the school’s Internet service, are discouraged. However, the school recognizes that there may be times when personal issues are a necessity during business hours. Such personal business must be held to a minimum and not interfere with work, school operations, or result in any direct cost to the school. When a personal long distance call must be made, the call may not be billed to any school telephone number. Abuse of these privileges will result in disciplinary action.

2. School Property

A. Employees are personally responsible for all school property entrusted to their care. If an employee fails to return or account for school property issued to him/her, the employee shall be required to pay for such property.

B. Employees are not permitted to make any personal use of school supplies, tools, equipment and materials. Employees should not purchase or accept without charge any school supplies, equipment, tools, materials or other personal property, including salvage items, except as specifically authorized by the school board. In addition, employees are not permitted to take home any school supplies, tools, equipment, or materials without the prior permission of his/her immediate supervisor.

C. If an employee returns school tools or other materials in damaged condition, and if the damage is found to have been caused by employee neglect or other misconduct, the employee shall be responsible for repair or replacement of the equipment.