Textbooks 

1. During the week prior to the opening of school, the textbook coordinator will issue a “planning set” of materials (sample textbooks, teacher editions, resources/ancillaries) to teachers.  Each teacher will start the school year off with a classroom set of textbooks.  Once the number of textbooks needed is determined, the teacher will make a written request for that number of books to the textbook coordinator.
2. Teachers should never send students unexpectedly to pick up or return textbooks. After receiving the teacher’s request, the coordinator and that teacher will agree upon the method of pickup.
3. Each parent who requests for student textbooks to be taken home, must sign a responsibility form, then:
   1. Teachers should rubber stamp their names in each of the textbooks being issues. Also the TEACHER is to personally write the student’s name in each textbook along with the school year (For issued textbooks ONLY)
   2. Teachers must maintain a record of textbooks issued to each student (form found on the BTW Teacher Weebly) that outlines the book number and condition of the book. New condition textbooks are normally not issued until all used books are issued. We are able to receive full credit for new textbooks if they are returned in new condition.
4. Textbook Coordinator will maintain a separate sheet for each teacher’s textbooks and ancillaries. Teachers are held accountable for the books charged to them and making accurate entries on the form.
5. The key to minimizing year-end textbook shortages is the prompt retrieval of books from students who drop-out, transfer, or reschedule their classes during the school year.
6. It is important that the teachers keep accurate records, and please be vigilant of textbooks that are on top of lockers and found randomly around the school. Each textbook is important and you help is greatly appreciated.