North Andover High School administrators on March 20 proposed raising the student parking permit fee from $40 per year to $200 per year and outlined possible uses for revenue, including a lot monitor, a small lot shed and student activity funding.

Assistant principal Scott Young and other staff presented comparables showing nearby and regional schools charge between about $150 and $300 per year; the administration said the current $40 rate has stood for many years. The high school has approximately 300 student parking spaces; staff estimated current revenue of roughly $10,000–$12,000 per year under the $40 fee and projected $55,000–$60,000 if the fee rose to $200.

The administration said it would likely waive fees for about 30 students who meet economic‑need criteria. Proposed uses for revenue included a paid lot monitor (to improve safety and traffic flow), a one‑time shed or kiosk for the monitor, and funding for library materials and other student activities. Staff emphasized that usual rules apply about using fee revenue for like purposes; they said they would check with the district’s student activity account manager about allowable uses.

Students and committee members asked about supply and demand if the fee rises and possible equity and Title IX implications for uniform purchases associated with athletics. A student representative noted many seniors currently obtain spaces first‑come, first‑served, and suggested supply constraints could create access issues for juniors. Administrators said they did not yet plan capacity controls beyond current summer sign‑up practice but suggested fees could be used to fund additional parking projects if space is available.

Committee members treated the proposal as a first read; no vote was taken. Administrators said they will return with more detail on ordinance/regulatory constraints for fee use, waiver criteria, and more precise revenue projections.