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ALBANY, GA. -- In a unique fundraiser, four Lee County officials are served and handcuffed within the span of one hour; forced to make bail for "having no class." The charge may be thought of as ironic, because class is what the officials have.

Each person laughs as they're taken into custody, knowing the $100 fine will help a child.

“School supplies are such a big financial burden on a lot of families. So I think this will benefit them tremendously,” said Kinchafoonee Primary School Principal Trina Muse.

The Lee County Family Connection is sponsoring the school supply drive and working in collaboration with the Leesburg Police Department on the fundraiser. Coordinator Patsy Shirley says each participant isn't expected to post bail overnight, but they do have to pay up.

“They have a week to raise those funds and they can do that themselves of ask friends to donate or local businesses to help support it,” said Family Connection Coordinator Patsy Shirley.

When asked how they would make the payment to clear their names there was one common answer; beg and beg some more. But one high ranking person says he won't put his fate at the hands of another, and he's got it all planned out.

“I'm just going to write a check covering it. I hate to run from the law...so I’ll post my bail,” said Leesburg Mayor Jim Quinn.

The inaugural school supply drive and back to school bash is set for August 8th.

In addition to the back to school bash, Lee County officials say they will also hold their National Night Out campaign. They say it's a chance for the community to get up close and personal with the law.

Officials are hoping more people step up and participate in the fundraiser.