Re: [LM_NET] FINES - where do yours go?

[Elizabeth Hundert <betsyhundert@GMAIL.COM>]

In my district the lost book payments are 'supposed' to go to a general fun,
however, the secretary puts the money into a replacement fund.  this is
partly because we end up returning so much of the money is paid out that it
is easier to just give to me to spend and use it for refunds, too.

Betsy Hundert
Media Specialist
Oakville Elementary School
Mechanicsville MD   20659
bahundert@smcps.org


On 11/24/07, Clark, Molly <MCLARK3@oswego.org> wrote:
>
> Greetings fiscally responsible and wise ones!
>
> I have very recently changed jobs so I must tread lightly, but I wonder if
> you could share your district policy regarding payments for lost
> books?  Apparently in my new district this money is transferred to the
> general fund never to be seen by the library again, unless it needs to be
> returned to the student.
>
> As a parent and a taxpayer, I take issue with this.  As a librarian, I
> feel it is deceptive to ask for money to replace a lost or damaged item if I
> know full well that the money collected will not replace said item.
>
> In my previous district we were instructed to submit a requisition to the
> business for replacement books. I only discovered the policy here when I
> asked how I should go about replacing books.
>
> Obviously, I am not going to rock the boat without a lot of documentation.
>
> I'm only asking for a simple response (though you can go into more detail
> if you want to!)
>
> Are lost/damaged book payments used to replace books in your library?  Yes
> or no.
>
> I am looking for official policies, I know some people have found ways
> around the official policies.  I won't be going against district policy.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Molly Clark, LMS
> Minetto Elementary School, K-6
> Oswego, NY
> mclark3@oswego.org
>
>
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