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Student Fees, Fines, and Charges - July 2006 Revision
Note: This procedural directive was reviewed and revised in November 2010. We provide this revision for historic purposes only. Please refer to the current procedural directive.
Fees and charges are to be eliminated in the school program in all required courses. This includes required uniforms such as physical education uniforms. In cases where the student provides tools or materials, which become his/her property, especially when the student exercises choice as to the specific project, material, or design, the student may be required to provide the materials. Optional Activities Expense for enrichment assignments in optional activities is allowed. Any optional charge must be approved by the appropriate assistant superintendent "Report On Student Fees" form must be forwarded to the appropriate assistant superintendent for advance approval. Any optional charges must be specified in the official course description. In all cases provision must be made for students of limited means, and equal assignments must be provided as alternatives without stigma or discrimination. Students shall not be restricted from class activities because of inability to pay. Uniforms are considered a fee if:
Transcript Charges The first four (4) transcripts of grades, partial or final, will be made at no cost to the student. This applies to:
The fifth (5th) and subsequent copies of the transcript record will be provided at the cost of one dollar ($l) per copy. Lost or Damaged Instructional Materials APS authorities may hold a student responsible for any lost or damaged instructional material or equipment that was in the student’s possession. Before a student is held responsible, there must be evidence in writing (such as a checkout card) that the student was given responsibility for the material. APS authorities may withhold the grades, diploma, or transcripts of the student responsible for damage or loss of any instructional material or equipment until the parent, guardian, or student has paid for the damage or loss. When a parent or guardian is determined to be indigent according to guidelines established by the State Board of Education, the District will work with the parent, guardian, or student to develop an alternative program in lieu of payment. A parent or child meets the indigent guidelines if they are eligible for free or reduced price meals. In no case is the cost of replacement of lost or damaged instructional materials or equipment, such as classroom sets of textbooks or reference materials, to be shared among a group. Student Financial Obligations Students may have the following financial obligations:
Consequences for Non-Payment A student may be prohibited from participating in the school’s graduation exercises until all financial obligations are met. The district reserves the right to refer delinquent charges and accounts to a collection agency, when practical.
Fines and Charges for Overdue, Damaged, or Lost Materials
Current prices obtained from newest edition of Books-in-Print. General Guidelines A restriction to on-site use may only be imposed upon a student who abuses library-media center materials. Parents should be informed of two major school problems:
All school staff should encourage student responsibility for care of library-media center materials. Cross Ref.: APS Activity Fund Manual Legal Ref.:
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