The School Board delegates authority to the superintendent or designee to establish fees, fines, and other charges when appropriate, and the procedures governing their collection. 

Class Fees
Fees will not be collected from students or their families for required classroom materials or supplies, or for any costs of a district program or course.

School Fees
Fees will not be collected from students or their families for parking, technology, printing, required testing, or any other costs associated with attending a district school.

Extracurricular Fees
Extracurricular fees are addressed and defined in Policy and Procedure 3510 – Associated Student Body.

Fines
Fines or damage charges may be levied for lost textbooks, library books, equipment, or devices. The building principal may grant permission to allow a student to make restitution through a voluntary work program. A charge for lost or damaged materials or equipment may be appealed to the superintendent. The superintendent's decision may be appealed to the board. Students and their parents/guardian will be advised regarding the nature of the damages, how restitution may be made, and how a student their parents may request a hearing. When damages are $100 or less, a parent/guardian and/or student has a right to appeal the imposition of a fine in a manner similar to that specified for a short-term suspension (Policy 3240). When damages exceed $100, the parent/guardian and/or student may request a hearing in the manner provided for in a long-term suspension (Policy 3240).

All fees and fines will be deposited by each school with the district business office on a regular basis. The respective departments and schools will be credited by the amount of their deposit. The building principal or designee may make arrangements for the waiver or reduction of fees or fines for students who have McKinney-Vento status.

It should be kept in mind that before any penalties are assessed upon a student, school authorities must ensure that a student's rights to due process are protected.  Also, when the student and parents/guardians are unable to pay for the damages owed to the district, the district will provide a program of voluntary work for the student in lieu of payment for such damages.

Highline School District 401
Adopted by the Board: August 28, 1985
Revised by the Board: 9.14, 8.17, 12.20, 6.25
Classification: Priority