Hello everyone,
As summer break approaches, many educators are already eyeing their classroom shelves and supply closets, wondering what can be packed away for personal use and what must remain behind. To help Texas educators navigate this annual gray area, ATPE Senior Staff Attorney Sylvia Martinez-Haley has written a helpful new article titled "Summer Break: What's Yours to Keep, and What Stays at School?"
The article walks through important considerations-such as how items were obtained and who paid for them-to help determine ownership. It also outlines the importance of maintaining documentation, consulting with your campus administration, and complying with the Educators' Code of Ethics to avoid unintentionally misusing school property. With detailed tips and legal insight, the article is a must-read for anyone getting ready to sign those end-of-year inventory forms or clear out a classroom.
So what are some strategies you use to keep track of what belongs to you versus your school, especially when it comes to supplies or classroom resources?
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David George
Managing Editor
Association of Texas Professional Educators
atpe.org | atpenews.org
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