503.3 - Fines - Fees - Charges

The board believes students should respect school district property and 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 will 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 based upon the request of the parent.  It will be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 256.7(20); 279.8; 280.10, .11; 282.6; 285.1; 301.1 (2013).
    
                                  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:  501.16 Homeless Children & Youth
    
                                  502      Student Rights and Responsibilities
    
                                  503      Student Discipline

Approved:  Sept. 16, 1996, Feb 20, 2017, June 18, 2018        
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Oct 28, 2013, Dec 7, 2016, May 21, 2018      
Revised:  Dec 7, 2016, May 21, 2018