The Board of Education may levy certain charges to students to facilitate the utilization of adequate, appropriate learning materials used in the course of instruction. If the District determines that a student is in serious financial need, it may choose to provide any or all such materials free of charge.

A charge shall not exceed the combined cost of the material used, freight and/or handling charges, and nominal add-on for loss. Money received from resale of such material shall be returned to the Treasurer with an accurate accounting of all transactions.

When school property, equipment, or supplies are damaged, lost, or taken by a student, a fine will be assessed. The fine will be reasonable, seeking only to compensate the school for the expense or loss incurred. The late return of borrowed books or materials from the school libraries will be subject to appropriate fines.

All fines collected will be sent to the Treasurer for deposit in the appropriate fund. Any fees, fines, and/or other charges collected by members of the staff shall be turned in to the Treasurer within one (1) business day after collection.

Failure to pay fees and fines may result in the suspension from participating in extracurricular activities. In the event the above course of action does not result in collection of the fee, fine, or other charges, the Board authorizes the Treasurer at his/her discretion, to take the student and/or his/her parents to Small Claims Court for collection.

R.C. 9.38, 3313.642

November, 1995
Revised 1/22/01
Revised 9/27/04