Damaged Books
Damaged Book Policy
Accidents happen! Puppies chew (usually new) books, juice containers leak in backpacks, younger siblings use them for creative art projects, and books get left outside. Most children are responsible and if a book becomes accidentally damaged, we stress the responsibility to report and, if necessary, to replace a book which gets damaged while in a student's care.
If a book page accidentally rips a little bit, please do not attempt to repair it at home. We use special book tape to repair our books. Return the book and place a post-it on the page that needs repair.
If a book becomes damaged beyond use, you will be billed for the replacement cost. Many of our books are library editions, meant to take heavy use, and not the trade editions sold in bookstores. A notice will be sent home with the student to inform parents of the replacement cost. (The replacement cost will range between $5.00 and $20.00)
Damage fines are as follows:
Pencil marks $0.50
Ink Marks $1.00
Missing barcode sticker $1.00
Repairable torn pages (multiple pages with small tears or one full page torn out) $2.50
Minimal water damage $2.50
Accidents happen! Puppies chew (usually new) books, juice containers leak in backpacks, younger siblings use them for creative art projects, and books get left outside. Most children are responsible and if a book becomes accidentally damaged, we stress the responsibility to report and, if necessary, to replace a book which gets damaged while in a student's care.
If a book page accidentally rips a little bit, please do not attempt to repair it at home. We use special book tape to repair our books. Return the book and place a post-it on the page that needs repair.
If a book becomes damaged beyond use, you will be billed for the replacement cost. Many of our books are library editions, meant to take heavy use, and not the trade editions sold in bookstores. A notice will be sent home with the student to inform parents of the replacement cost. (The replacement cost will range between $5.00 and $20.00)
Damage fines are as follows:
Pencil marks $0.50
Ink Marks $1.00
Missing barcode sticker $1.00
Repairable torn pages (multiple pages with small tears or one full page torn out) $2.50
Minimal water damage $2.50
Lost Books
Students with books that are lost or misplaced are fined according to the replacement cost. The minimum fine is $5.00. The maximum is $20.00.
Students with lost book fees may not check out additional books until the fees are paid.
If, after paying for the item, the item is found and returned to the school in good condition, half of the amount paid will be returned to the borrower's account. (See I Once Was Lost section in Overdue Books)
Students with books that are lost or misplaced are fined according to the replacement cost. The minimum fine is $5.00. The maximum is $20.00.
Students with lost book fees may not check out additional books until the fees are paid.
If, after paying for the item, the item is found and returned to the school in good condition, half of the amount paid will be returned to the borrower's account. (See I Once Was Lost section in Overdue Books)