I, too, charge a replacement cost most times. However, in a school where half
of the students are on free and reduced lunch - collecting is a problem. I
have offered for students, who are not able to pay, to replace the item with
a similar item (paperback fiction for paperback fiction and hardback for
hardback). While students may not always be able to pay, they have been able
to come up with a suitable book to clear their fine, so that they may
continue to check out books. In fact, one student brought in a bag of books
to replace one that he lost! I think he cleaned his bookshelf! The books
brought in are often donated to classroom teachers. It doesn't bring in any
money, but it does help the student learn responsibility.
Laura Strickland, School Media Specialist
Mayport Middle School
2600 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Bch, FL 32233
MayportMS@aol.com
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