A. Upon conviction, the penalty(ies)/fine(s) set forth in FNSBC Title 1 regarding compulsory attendance violations may be satisfied by attending school without any unexcused absences and/or tardies for two consecutive months or until the end of the school year, whichever is sooner. The School District may of its own initiative file notice of satisfaction of attendance requirements with the court, or the defendant may request same for filing with the court after the applicable time frame has elapsed.

B. Voluntary Disposition Before Arraignment. Citations for violations of this title for which a particular amount is provided as the fine in FNSBC Title 1 may be disposed of without court appearance by submitting payment of the fine amount and applicable statutory surcharge together with the completed/signed citation indicating a “no contest” plea to the Alaska Court System within 30 days.

C. In lieu of a citation and the penalties authorized in FNSBC Title 1, the School District at its discretion may refer violations for prosecution to the Borough legal department under this title via complaint and summons, and/or may refer compulsory attendance issues to the district attorney’s office for prosecution under Alaska Statutes relating to delinquency of a minor.

D. A person who knowingly violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a violation and shall be punished by a fine as set forth at Chapter 1.20 FNSBC and attendance at parenting or other training or other penalty deemed appropriate by the court if prosecuted by information/complaint.

E. Nothing within this chapter shall preempt any Fairbanks North Star Borough School District policy(ies) regarding grading or course credit that may be tied to attendance and/or classroom participation.

F. Controlling Authority. In the event of a conflict between any School District policy or regulation and this title, the provisions of this title shall control. (Ord. 2019-16 § 24, 2019; Ord. 2014-28 § 2, 2014. 2004 Code § 9.20.050.)