R 2520  INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 
A.    	Definition
 
“Supplies” are the consumable materials distributed to teachers and students for the successful implementation of the instructional program. 
 
B.    	Supply Procedures
 
1.     	Each staff member will be able to request supplies by 			submitting a request to the Principal or designee. 
 
2.   	Supplies will be kept in a secure location The Principal or designee 	will be 	responsible to approve the request of supplies for their 		school and staff.
 
3.     	The staff member’s request will be retained by the staff 			member and the Principal or designee.
 
4.     	At the end of each school year, a record of the inventory of 			supplies retained by the staff member shall be reported by the 		staff member to the Principal or designee. 
 
5.     	The Principal will encourage all staff members to suggest 			additional supplies and/or replacements for the supplies used.
 
C.    	Cost of Supplies

Supplies will be made available without charge to all students, except in the following circumstances:
 
1.     	Where non-reusable clothing or personal equipment, such as gym 		outfits, is required for the safety, health, or the protection of 		school property, students will be requested to provide their own 		clothing or equipment.  The Principal may require that such 		clothing or equipment meet school standards and may recommend 		a suitable vendor for the clothing or equipment.
 
2.     	Where a student enrolled in a class or activity in which an item 		is made, such as woodshop or home economics, chooses to 	prepare 	and keep a useful item, the student may be required to pay 			the costs of the materials used.  Students shall always be given the 		option of preparing an item for use by the school, for which no 		charge will be made.  Any charge made under this regulation will 		be presented in writing by the teacher with a copy to the Principal 		or designee and the moneys collected will be deposited with the 		Business Office.
 
3.     	Students may be required to provide supplies for their participation 	in co-curricular activities. 
 
4.     	A student who is eligible for free and reduced rate meals will not 		be required to pay for any supplies, including those exempted from 	free distribution in paragraph C.1., 2., and 3. above.
 
5.     	Staff members shall report to the Principal or designee any student 		who is 	suspected of being unable to pay for supplies. 

Date Adopted:	1/19/93
Date Revised:	4/25/23