JQ
STUDENT  FEES,  FINES,  AND  CHARGES

The Board recognizes the need for student fees to fund certain school activities that are not financed by local, state, or federal funds.  It also recognizes that some students may not be able to pay these fees.  All fees shall contain a provision that allows the fees to be waived in the event of economic hardship to the pupil.  The Superintendent will establish procedures through which fees may be waived by the school principal or designee in the event of economic hardship to the pupil pursuant to A.R.S. 15-342(24).

Non-payment of fees charged by the District, may not prevent a pupil from enrolling in, applying to or remaining enrolled in a public school.  No student will be denied an education as a result of inability to pay these supplementary charges.  This policy does not prohibit the District from charging tuition to a non-state resident pupil, as required by statute.

Students will not be required to supply specific types of school supplies or equipment as a prerequisite to successful completion of a required course or project.

Students will, however, be responsible and accountable for loss of or damage to school property, including textbooks and library books.

The Superintendent will establish procedures through which students may be held responsible and accountable for loss of or damage to school property, including textbooks and library books.

Authorization is granted for the acceptance of fees or cash contributions paid by a taxpayer for support of extracurricular activities and character education programs in schools of the District.  The Superintendent shall establish procedures to assure compliance with all requirements for reporting the receipt and expenditure of taxpayer contributions.

Adopted:  July 9, 2020

LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
15-116
15-342
15-719
15-724
15-727
15-728
15-729
43-1088
43-1089
43-1089.01
43-1089.03

CROSS REF.:
DKB - Salary Deductions
EDBA - Maintenance and Control of Instructional Materials