I strongly question the legal principle of fining parents for student's absences. Dumb system, if the parent wishes to provide a few days for alernative learning and maturity experiences, like outdoor sports, attending a museam opening... or hell, even taking his kid to see the opening of "Star Wars: Episode 3" then it isn't the school's business. If the kid is inclined to play hooky, then the parent can't really force him to go to school, especially with all the laws against disciplining or even yelling at kids....
Sounds like some damn idiot idea that some PTA facist came up with to make themselves look great for the next election...
I'd fight the fine if you can, man. If not, post the address of the head of the school board, and we can write letters of support.
