TEXTBOOK POLICY :

Please be advised that students are financially responsible for all textbooks and library books they check out from the library. This means that students must pay for all books that are lost or stolen from their possession. Students keep textbooks in their classrooms at their own risk. Many times a student gets a textbook mixed up with another classmate. When this happens, the student is still responsible for the book he/she checked out. If a student needs to pay for a book, payment plans can be arranged with the library. 

 FINES/DAMAGES TO LIBRARY MATERIAL:

Once a student has checked out a library book and/or a textbook, he/she is responsible for it. Students may be responsible for any damages not reported within 7 days of receiving their textbooks. They should report any damages to the librarian. A student will be fined for any new damages to the books according to the criteria below:

Minimal writing inside the book $5-$10

Graffiti and/or excessive writing $20-25

Minimal liquid damage to where the book is still usable $10-$15

Excessive liquid damage with no mold or mildew ½ the cost

Excessive liquid damage with mold or mildew full price

Torn or missing barcodes $5

Broken corners or spines $10

* All other damages to be assessed and fined accordingly

Students will be required to pay the full price of any library book or textbook they have lost. If all library materials and/or textbooks are not returned by the last week of school, students will be billed for the full cost of the books. Students must either pay for the lost books or return them to the library before the next school year starts. If a book is found or returned after it has been paid for, a refund will be issued by EGUSD. Students also have the option to replace the lost textbook on Amazon.com or Half.com. If this is the option a student wishes to pursue, he/she must pick up a Lost Textbook Replacement Form from the library or you may download it on this website. Please see the Library staff for more detailed guidelines and procedures on replacing lost textbooks. 

The following consequences will be implemented to facilitate books returns or to secure payment for lost, overdue, damaged or stolen books:

• Middle School report cards will be held Terms 1.

• Middle School students will not be able to participate in activities including promotion.

• High School students cannot attend dances, prom, homecoming or senior ball.

• High School students may not be able to participate in graduation rehearsal.