| Midview Local School District |
| Bylaws & Policies |
6152.01 - WAIVER OF SCHOOL FEES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
The Midview Local School District shall waive fees assessed by the District
for instructional materials only for students whose parent(s) or guardian are unable to afford them. The Superintendent may, as deemed necessary, establish additional procedures to supplement the procedures established in this policy regarding the requests for the waiver of fees. This does not apply to any fees that may be charged for extra-curricular activities, fines, school pictures, parking fees, or lunch charges. This waiver does not include District fees associated with extra-curricular activities or student enrichment programs that are not part of a course of instruction.Eligibility Standards
Students eligible for a waiver of school fees include the following:
| A. | Students who qualify for aide under Ohio Works First (R.C. 5107) or Disability Assistance (R.C. 5115). | |
| B. | Students who qualify for free lunch under the National School Lunch Act. | |
| C. | Other good and just reasons. |
Notification to Parents
| A. | Annually the substance of this policy shall be communicated in writing to the parent(s) or guardian of all students in the District. | |
| B. | The first bill or notice sent to parents or guardians who owe fees shall state that the District will waive fees for persons unable to afford them in accordance with its policy. |
No fee shall be collected from any parent(s) or guardian who is seeking a fee waiver in accordance with the District's policy until the District has acted on the initial request.
Nondiscrimination
The Board expects all staff members to exercise the utmost care to see that, as a result of their actions or comments, students cannot differentiate between those students whose parents are unable to purchase required instructional materials or pay required fees and those whose parents can.
Revised 2/13/04
Revised 12/15/09