At Vicentia, we do all we can to promote literacy and encourage students to experience a wide-variety of genres and topics from our school’s library. With that understanding, we ask that families support appropriate use and care of school books, both at home and at school.
You as parents and legal guardians acknowledge that you understand and accept responsibility, along with your child, for the books he or she checks out. Families will be billed the replacement cost for any lost or damaged books. Books are very expensive: the average cost to replace a hardbound book ranges from $15.00 to $25.00.
We thank you for your understanding and agreement. As always, do not hesitate to contact the school with any questions you might have.
BOARD POLICY: 5280 “SCHOOL PROPERTY”
Education Codes 35020, 35291, 48909
In accordance with law, students who cause damage to school property including instructional
materials shall be subject to disciplinary measures; and their parents/guardians shall be
financially liable for such damages, except that students 18 years of age or older shall be liable
for damage they cause.
Effective January 1, 1983, the failure to return school property when the student has been
notified and given the opportunity to return said property, or pay for it, and parents/guardians
have been duly notified regarding possible consequences, the student’s grades, diploma, or
transcripts may be impounded by the Custodian of Records. Upon return of the property,
replacement, or payment, these records shall be returned from the impoundment by the
Custodian of Records and managed according to laws and regulations regarding confidentiality.