[LM_NET] GEN: Reimbursements for books that are later returned

[AMY PALAIA <palaiabrian@SBCGLOBAL.NET>]

Dear LM-Net:

        I seem to have a reoccurring problem with students paying for lost books, 
then 1-2 months later (or even a year later!), the book is returned.  I have been 
faithful about providing reimbursements, but lately I find that it is over-taxing 
my time. 

For instance, I go through the process of submitting the check, doing the 
receipt/record keeping, and maintaining a fund balance.  Every the book shows up, I 
have to go back and do all that record keeping again, plus contact the student or 
parent regarding the reimbursement, or fill out a PO for the reimbursement.  

My question is this: do you have a policy that states that students will NOT 
receive their money back after 30 days (or some other time frame) for materials 
paid for--Even if the book shows up at some point? What is the fairest way to 
handle this issue?

 Thanks in advance!

AMY PALAIA, LMS
2Rivers Magnet Middle School
East Hartford, CT 06108
apalaia@crec.org

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