The district shall purchase insurance coverage necessary to protect the district in an optimum extent from loss of property and judgments and awards arising out of liability claims. Records of all insurance policies shall be kept on file in the Central Office. The Board of Education shall select a broker who shall advise it in the administration of the insurance program. All actions involving the purchase of insurance shall be subject to Board approval.
The Superintendent of Schools shall have general knowledge of the provisions of all insurance policies carried by the district. At time of accident or loss, he/she shall see that action is taken necessary to protect the interests of the school district.
The Board shall purchase with district funds the type and amount of insurance appropriate to protect itself as a corporate body, its individual members, its appointed officers, and its employees from financial loss arising out of any claim, demand, suit or judgment by reason of alleged negligence or other act resulting in accidental bodily injury to any person or accidental damage to the property of any person within or without the school buildings while the above-named insured are acting in the discharge of their duties within the scope of their employment and/or under the direction of the Board. Such purchase will take into account the price of insurance, appropriate deductibles, and other relevant factors.
Premiums for such accident insurance as is deemed appropriate for students in grades kindergarten through grade 12, or engaged in intramural, and physical education sports activities, or in practice preparation for such games, sports, or contests will be paid from the General Fund.
The Superintendent or designee shall annually review the insurance program for the purpose of recommending to the Board adjustments in coverage resulting from, but not limited to, expansion of the district’s risks, relevant new laws, and superseding conditions which make changes in coverage appropriate.
Ref:
- Education Law §§1709(8)(8-a)(8-b); 3023; 3028; 3811
- General Municipal Law §§50-c and 50-e
Adoption date: May 27, 1997
Reviewed: August 28, 2017