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School committee raises student parking and athletic fees after debate; keeps middle‑school sports fee unchanged
Summary
After extended discussion about affordability and participation, the North Middlesex committee approved a set of user‑fee changes for FY26 including a higher student parking fee and increased high‑school athletic and arts activity fees, while maintaining lower middle‑school fees and restoring percussion/winter‑guard fees to prior levels.
The North Middlesex Regional School Committee approved a package of user‑fee changes for FY26 on Wednesday that raises high‑school athletic and arts participation fees and increases the student parking permit fee, while keeping middle‑school sports fees at current levels and reverting percussion and winter‑guard fees to previous amounts.
The committee approved a motion that included multiple adjustments: the student parking permit increase (from $180 to $250), high‑school sports season fee increases, a change to marching‑band and drama ticket pricing proposals, and a decision to keep middle‑school sports fees at $100 while removing district‑provided transportation for many middle‑school away events. The committee also added a $25 late registration fee where applicable.
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