CHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY: 3514

EQUIPMENT

Equipment purchased by the Board of Education is intended for support of the educational program.

The Superintendent of Schools shall oversee the maintenance of all district educational and non-educational equipment in safe working condition. No employee or pupil shall use equipment found unsafe. Equipment use during school hours shall be properly supervised by appropriate teaching staff.

Specific items of equipment may be loaned or rented for community use after a written request is made to and approval granted by the Superintendent. The user of district-owned equipment shall be fully liable for any damage or loss occurring to the equipment during the period of its use. He/she shall be responsible for its safe return.

When equipment authorized for loan requires the services of an operator, the user shall employ the services of a person designated by the district and shall pay such costs as have been set for his/her hire.

The Board shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury liability or expense that may arise during or be caused in any way by such use of district equipment.

School equipment may be removed from school property by pupils or staff 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.

Removal of school equipment from school property for personal use is prohibited.

Date: October 8, 2002

Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:11-1 General mandatory powers and duties

N.J.S.A. 18A:20-34 Use of schoolhouse and grounds for various purposes

N.J.S.A. 18A:54-20 Powers of Board (county vocational schools)

N.J.A.C. 6A:26-12. Policies and procedures for school facility operation

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EQUIPMENT POLICY 3514

Cross References: 1330 Use of school facilities

1410 Local units

3250 Income from fees, fines, charges

3510 Operation and maintenance of plant

3516 Safety

3530 Insurance management

4143 Extra pay for extra work

4147 Employee safety

4243 Overtime pay

4247 Employee safety

5142 Pupil safety

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