Target: damage assessment on books

[Lisa Mulligan <lmulligan@FCUSD.K12.CA.US>]

Hi all,
I have a volume of a 3 volume set (Worldmark Yearbook 2000) which came
back water and mold damaged.  The entire set is out of print and the
publisher can't replace it.  Per my VP, I billed the student for the
entire replacement cost.  I have located online replacement options and
sent those to the parent.

The principal is now dealing with the issue.  The book is still legible,
and could still be used as a resource in the library.  The principal
would like to offer different possibilities to the parent- total
replacement or assess a fine for the damage.  I don't know how much to
tell her to charge them.  The set originally cost $300.00.  It can be
replaced via booksellers on the internet for between $150-175.00  How
much of a damage fine should I charge?

Thanks for your suggestions.

Lisa Mulligan, LMT
Cordova High School
Rancho Cordova, CA
(916) 362-1104 ext 248
lmulliga@fcusd.k12.ca.us

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