[CALIBK12] Library Fines in Ed Code?

[Linda Rodriguez]

Hi Connie,
 
I've looked at the Ed Code 19910-19911 & 48904 and all it seems to say
that the parent or guardian is responsible to pay for a book that is
lost or damaged but I can't find any reference to specific amounts to
charge.  The average price policy that is currently in place in this
library has been in effect as long as I've been here and this is my 17th
year.  I don't know why the previous librarians set up an average price
policy and not a replacement cost policy.  I was thinking that maybe I
could change it starting with new books that come in, but the prices on
books change quickly right?  I mean if I pay $10.00 for a book today and
2 years from now it gets lost, won't the price for a replacement for a
new one be say $8.00?  And I would still have $10.00 in my system for
that book.  I don't know, it's confusing.  I guess I could call Follett
and talk to my rep.  Maybe he could give me some pointers.
 
Thanks for your help.
 
Linda Rodriguez / FHS Library
>>> Connie Williams <chwms at mac.com> 5/5/2009 7:34 PM >>>
I believe that different districts create their own policies and
procedures for things like this. 
Connie Williams


Connie  Williams

NBCT Teacher Librarian
President
California School Library Assn
CSLA 2.0 Team

chwms at mac.com 




On May 5, 2009, at 9:47 AM, Adamich, Susan wrote:



Several school librarians have mentioned that the law regarding
collecting school library overdue fines is in the California Education
Code. I have been doing some research and have not found anything about
library overdue fines. (I’m taking a class in School Law this semester
and this captured my interest.) There are specifics in the Ed Code about
students/parents being responsible for the replacement of lost or
damaged school materials – either by paying or performing community
service at school to compensate for the loss of school materials; but
fines for overdue library books that have been returned are not
specifically mentioned. (see attachment)

Is there a really a code/law that addresses the legality of charging
students for books returned past the due date? Or, is this just common
practice that has become a “tradition” in our society? We all know of
public libraries that charge overdue fines.

If someone knows the code number, or where to find the legal document;
please share. Thanks!

Susan Adamich
Teacher Librarian
De Anza Middle School
2060 Cameron Street
Ventura, CA 93001
805-641-5165 ext.2057
susan.adamich at venturausd.org

"Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money
will get you through times of no libraries." 
<Fines or reimbursements for lost or damaged district property.doc>
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