The Board of Education believes that Board-owned equipment is a valuable resource which may be loaned for community use, provided that such use does not infringe on the original and necessary purpose of the equipment or interfere with the educational program of the schools. The term "community use" does include individual or for-profit organizations.

The Board may lend specific items of equipment on the written request of the user and approval granted by the Superintendent.

The user of Board-owned equipment shall be fully liable for any damage or loss occurring to the equipment during the period of its use, and shall be responsible for its safe return. The use of District owned equipment off school property is subject to the same rules and conditions of use that are in effect when the equipment is used on school property.

School equipment may be removed from Board property by students or staff members and/or Board members only when such equipment is necessary to accomplish tasks arising from their school or job responsibilities. The consent of the principal is required for such removal.

Personal use of District equipment or facilities by staff or students will be in accordance with the Superintendent's administrative guidelines.

Removal of District equipment from District property for personal use is prohibited by staff or students.

Revised 10/11/01
Revised 9/14/06