Books & Fees

Under the laws of Kansas, the school district may charge fees for the rental of textbooks (KSA 72-4141) and assess fees and supplemental charges for activities, facilities, materials or equipment if participation in activities or the use of facilities, materials or equipment is optional to pupils (KSA 72-5390).

If you are unable to pay these fees, the law allows for some of these fees to be waived (KSA 72-4107a and 72-5391).  In order to receive a waiver, however, you must make a written application for the waiver to the Board of Education of Unified School District 377 and the Board must find the application meritorious.  The USD 377 Board determined that the Food Stamp Program Requirements and Social Rehabilitation Eligibility Listings shall determine the "classification" of students exempt from the book rental fee.  Anyone who falls within this classification may make written application to the Board of Education and to the attention of the Clerk of the Board.

Sincerely,

Stephen E. Wiseman
Superintendent of Schools

Textbooks will be provided by Atchison County Community Schools on a rental basis to each student.  The student is expected to take care of his or her books.  Any book that is lost or damaged beyond responsible wear will be replaced by the student.  The cost of student books can be as much as $60.