Common use of Teacher Liability Clause in Contracts

Teacher Liability. 27.1 The Board agrees to reimburse teachers for any loss, damage or destruction to clothing, vehicle or other personal property, which occurs as a result of any malicious acts against the teacher while he or she is on duty on the school premises, or involved in any authorized school functions away from the school premises. When absences arise from such assault or injury, the teacher shall not forfeit any sick leave or personal leave. The Board's liability for said damage to vehicles will be equal to the deductible costs for the teacher, with a maximum of $1,000. There will be a $500 per occurrence limit on all other personal claims, and a $50 minimum. 27.2 The Board agrees to indemnify and hold teachers harmless from any financial loss or expense, including reasonable attorney fees and costs, arising out of any claim, demand, suit or judgment by reason of any act or failure to act by the teacher, within or without the school building, provided such teacher at the time of the act or omission complained of, was neither grossly negligent nor engaging in willful misconduct, and was acting in the discharge of his/her duties within the scope of his/her employment or under the direction of the Board. The obligations of this section shall be limited by and subject to the conditions set forth in the liability insurance coverage provided by the Board for this purpose pursuant to statute.