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Risk Management & Insurance

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Claims & Actions Against the District

  • The Governing Board desires to conduct District operations in a manner that minimizes risk, protects resources, and promotes the health and safety of students, staff, and the public. Any and all claims for money or damages against the district shall be presented to and acted upon in accordance with the Government Claims Act or other applicable state or District procedures.
  • Claims related to injury to person or damage to personal property must be presented to the District within six (6) months from the date of loss. 
  • Claims related to any other loss must be presented not later than one (1) year from the date of loss.
  • Legal advice regarding any claim must be obtained from a party’s own attorney.  
  • Claim Form may be submitted to: Office of General Counsel, Mt. Diablo Unified School District, 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519

Property Damage by Students

When district property is damaged due to the willful misconduct of a student or other person, the Superintendent or designee shall seek reimbursement of damages, within the limitations specified in law, from the parent/guardian of a minor child or from any other responsible individual. See Board Policy 3515.4.

Student Insurance  

  • The District does not carry insurance for students injured on school property. It must, however, make accident insurance available for purchase by parents through an insurance carrier per California Education Code requirements. The information regarding student insurance is sent home with students at the beginning of each school year.
  • The letter to parents / tarjeta a los padres   from the superintendent regarding student insurance is sent to each school in August of each year for Back-to-School Packets.  The letter is also included in the Parent Information Packet available online.   All forms are to be completed online by the parents and sent directly to the carrier.
  • Purchase insurance link: https://www.k12specialmarkets.com/Enroll?std=&selState=05