3260 — Fees And Charges (AR)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
Last Updated: November 15, 2022
This policy ensures that students can participate in all educational activities—both classroom instruction and extracurricular programs—without being charged fees. The district must provide all necessary books, materials, equipment, and supplies at no cost to families. While the school can request voluntary donations and hold fundraisers, participation must be completely optional, and students cannot be penalized for not contributing. The district may only charge fees specifically authorized by law and must consider families' ability to pay when setting any permitted fees. If families believe they've been improperly charged, they can file a complaint through the Uniform Complaint Procedures. Importantly, the district cannot withhold grades, diplomas, transcripts, or deny participation in activities due to unpaid debts.
What this means for your family
Your child cannot be charged fees for participating in regular school activities or extracurriculars. All required materials are free. Donations and fundraisers are voluntary—your child won't lose credit, grades, or access to activities if you don't participate. The school cannot withhold your child's diploma, transcript, or prevent them from joining clubs or sports due to unpaid fees. If charged improperly, file a complaint.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.