Common use of Responsibility for Gross Negligence Clause in Contracts

Responsibility for Gross Negligence. The student is responsible for maintaining a 100% working device at all times. The student shall ensure that the device is not damaged. Refer to the STANDARDS FOR PROPER CARE section of this document for a description of expected care. The School District of West Salem reserves the right to charge the student and parent the full cost for repair or replacement when damage occurs due to gross negligence as determined by administration. Examples of gross negligence include, but are not limited to: • This includes damage or loss resulting from an unattended and/or unlocked device while at or away from school. (See the Standards for Proper Care document for definitions of “attended,” “unattended,” and “locked.”) • Lending device to others other than one’s parents/guardians. • Using device in an unsafe environment and/or in an unsafe manner. (See the Standards for Proper Care document for guidelines of proper use).