Board approves SCOPE fee increases to keep program solvent

May 21, 2025

The Board of Education approved higher fees for the district’s SCOPE extended‑care program, citing rising costs and the program’s need to break even; officials said families will be notified promptly so registration can proceed.

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The Springfield SD 186 Board of Education voted Monday to increase fees for Project Extended Care (SCOPE), saying program revenues had not kept pace with rising operating costs and that fee increases were necessary to make the program financially sustainable.

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