Code No. 503.5

Student Personnel

Fines-Fees-Charges

 The board believes students should respect school district property and should assist in its preservation for future use by others.  Students may be assessed fines, charges, or fees for the materials needed in a course, for overdue school materials, for participating in activities, or for misuse of school property.

The superintendent shall inform the board of the dollar amount to be charged to students or others for fines, charges, or fees annually.  Parents of students meeting specific financial eligibility standards will be eligible for a waiver of student fees or a reduction of student fees or a reduction of student fees based upon the request of the parent.  It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

Legal Reference:     Iowa Code Chapters 256.7(20); 279.8, 280.10; .11; 282.6; 285.1; 303.1 (2003).        

                                 281 I.A.C. 18.

                                 1994 Op. Att’y Gen. 23.

                                 1990 Op. Att’y Gen. 79.

                                 1982 Op. Att’y Gen. 227.

                                 1980 Op. Att’y Gen. 532.

Cross Reference:    500 Series     Homeless  Children and Youth

                                 500 Series     Student Rights and Responsibilities

                                 500 Series     Student Discipline

Approved:       July 22, 1996                

Reviewed:        May 18, 2009                 

Revised: