Boonton Township School District
Boonton Township School District
Boonton Township School District
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
BOONTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />
<strong>Boonton</strong> <strong>Township</strong>, New Jersey 07005<br />
PROCEDURE<br />
Textbook Fines<br />
In the event that a student harms or loses a textbook, the following fines shall be imposed:<br />
File Code 3250 R<br />
1. If a textbook is damaged (i.e., broken spine, torn cover, lose pages with complete pagination, or<br />
markings that can be glued, taped or cleaned), a fine of $10 is to be paid by the student prior to<br />
receiving the final report card. A means to repair the book will be directed by the school.<br />
2. If a textbook is damaged beyond repair (i.e., lost cover, missing pages, indelible marks covering<br />
instructional content, wet, molded, or food/drink/substance damaged), a fine of the replacement<br />
cost of the book is to be paid by the student prior to receiving the final report card.<br />
3. In the event a book is irreplaceably damaged or the book is no longer available, the original fee<br />
shall be charged. The administration may choose to amend this fine on a per case basis.<br />
Teachers issuing fines must document the damage and forward a notice to the parents/guardians<br />
informing them of the fine. The <strong>School</strong> Office must be made aware of the fine with any other instructions<br />
concerning the withholding of report cards, etc.<br />
Approved: January 25, 2007<br />
Readopted: March 6, 2008<br />
43