503.03 - Fines - Fees - Charges

503.03 - Fines - Fees - Charges

The board believes students should respect the property of the school district 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 following fees shall be paid in full by all students unless a full, partial, or temporary waiver is granted in accordance with state regulations:  Book rental, activity fees, eye protection devices, ear protection devices, summer school tuition, school supplies and P.E. towels.  Additional fees may be required of students taking certain courses or activities:  Athletics, Instrumental Music, Art, and vocational classes.  The administration shall inform the board of the dollar amount to be charged to students or others for fines, charges, or fees annually.  It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §279.8 (1991).
                                      1982 Op. Att’y Gen. 227.

Cross Reference:  502    Student Rights and Responsibilities
                                      503    Student Discipline

Approved:  4-13-92              
Reviewed:  12-10-18            
Revised:  8-19-96, 11-08-99, 12-11-06

 

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503.03A - Registration Fees

503.03A - Registration Fees

The Board of Education will annually approve a registration fee to be assessed for each student for the school year.  Fees will be established for students in kindergarten through grade six.

 

Waiver for Registration Fees

In accordance with state regulations, the Bennett Community School District provides a waiver of fees for students, if the student or the student’s family, meet one of the following criteria:

 

Full Waiver of Fees

  1. eligible for free lunch
  2. eligible for Family Investment Program (FIP)
  3. eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  4. eligible for transportation assistance under open enrollment
  5. is living in foster care
  6. eligible if classified as a foreign exchange student

 

Partial Waiver of Fees – payment of 40%

  1. is eligible for reduced priced meals

 

Temporary Waiver – is eligible for full or partial waiver of fee

  1. if family has temporary financial hardship
  2. at the discretion of the school district

 

A student or family has the right to appeal the decision.

The administration shall provide forms for application for full, partial or temporary waiver of registration fees.

 

 

Approved:  12-13-99            
Reviewed:  12-10-18            
Revised:  8-19-96, 11-08-99, 12-11-0612-14-15

 

BENNETT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

APPLICATION FOR STUDENT WAIVER OF FEES

Student’s Name___________________________________                                      ______________

   Grade______________                                                                                    School Year

 

Please check the type of waiver of fee requested and check the type of evidence being provided.

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              Full Waiver of Fees

 

              -Eligible for free school meals

              ______a.                           provide copy of letter sent to all food stamp households from the

                                           Department of Human Services   OR

              ______b.                          complete application for free or reduced priced meals and meet 

                                           eligibility criteria

 

-Eligible for Family Investment Program (FIP) or Aid to Dependent Children (AFDC)

______a.                           provide copy of letter sent to all food stamp households from the

                             Department of Human Services    OR

______b.                          provide copy of letter indicating eligibility for family investment

                             program (FIP)

 

-Eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

_____a.              provide copy of letter indicating eligibility for supplemental security program (SSI)

 

-Eligible for transportation assistance under open enrollment

_____a.              forms and criteria may be obtained from the administrative offices

 

-Is living in foster care

_____a.              provide evidence the student is residing in a foster home

 

 

Partial Waiver of Fees – Requires Payment of 40%

-Is eligible for reduced priced meals

_____a.               complete application for free or reduced priced meals and meet required eligibility criteria

 

 

                      Temporary Waiver – Maximum of One Year

Student or family may request a temporary waiver of registration fees if the family is undergoing temporary financial hardship.  Please provide the building principal with a brief written explanation for the request.  The information will be kept confidential.

 

All forms and documentation must be returned to the Superintendent of Schools.  You will be notified if the application has been approved or denied.  If the application is denied, you may appeal the decision by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at 890-2226.

 

Parent or Guardian_______________________________________________  Date__________________

 

Application Approved_____________________________Application Denied______________________

 

 

 

 

 

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