Employees must safeguard any Board-owned computer equipment in their possession. Reasonable precautions should be made to prevent equipment loss, damage, theft and vandalism, including but not limited to use of security measures provided by the Board. The Board authorizes a deductible fee for replacement and/or repair of Board-owned computers and computer parts or equipment not covered under warranty and necessitated by recklessness or abuse of such equipment while under the employee's custody or care. The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines regarding such deductible.

Upon resignation or termination of employment, the employees shall return the equipment to the Technology Center. At any time upon request, the employee may be asked to produce the equipment for return or inspection. Employees unable to present the equipment in good working condition within the time period requested might be expected to bear the cost of a replacement. Employees who separate from employment with outstanding debts for equipment loss or damage will be considered to have left employment on unsatisfactory terms and may be subject to legal action for recovery of the loss.

The Board reserves the right to audit all Board-owned computer equipment and their use. Violation of this policy may constitute just cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Adopted 4/25/05
Revised 9/24/07