Published 21 June 2023
A new debt management policy to support the recovery of money owed to West Dunbartonshire schools is being introduced.
The policy will ensure the 1,219 pupils and families with debt of 47,905 will receive additional support, including signposting to the Councils Working4U service.
A report to the Educational Services committee this week outlined the policy, which will give employees in schools clear guidelines for debt recovery.
During the meeting, Councillors also agreed to write off 75,579.38 of historic debt for school meals including breakfast clubs, accrued before the introduction of the debt management policy, and by families who no longer have children at West Dunbartonshire schools
It was also agreed Hea…
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