Careful planning, thoughtful use, and good communication can help make sharing resources successful with minimum impact on the K-12 program. Computers, computer peripheral devices, and software housed in those areas. Audio-visual equipment including videotape recorders, televisions, film projectors, tape recorders, etc. All materials can be used within the media center. The media specialist knows the materials will be circulating.
Community education assumes financial responsibility for replacing lost or damaged materials.
The district will take responsibility for materials needing replacement or repair due to normal wear and tear. Materials can be reserved if they are being used during the school day or are very difficult to replace. Audio-visual equipment must be treated carefully, returned to its original position and turned off after use. Any consumable supplies used by community education need to be replaced or paid for unless previous arrangements have been made. Media centers will be staffed at all times by responsible adults who understand these guidelines and school board policies.