2036 -USE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education believes that equipment and materials purchased for instructional programs shall be used exclusively for instruction and/or to promote education in the schools.
Equipment and materials shall not be removed from school premises and used in nonschool-related activities or for private gain. Exceptions to this policy may occur only when a request is made to use school equipment or materials for a school-related program or to use such equipment and materials by a nonprofit community agency or organization that has provided previous assistance or support to the schools. In such case, both the principal at the school concerned and the superintendent or his/her designee must approve the use.
Faculty members may remove equipment and materials from school premises under the condition that such properties are job-related and/or contribute to improving instruction. Rules and regulations regarding the off-premise use of equipment and materials by staff members are included in the Operations Manual as approved by the superintendent. Employees using school equipment will check out such equipment through the school office or media center.
Anyone using borrowed school equipment or materials is responsible for the items and shall pay the Durham Public Schools for replacement costs or the actual cost of repairs or damage incurred during the course of its use.
Legal Reference: G.S.115C-307(h), 115C-523, 307, Outside Employment/Conflict of Interest
Adopted Effective: July 2, 1992
Revised Effective: July 1, 1999
