Jordan School Board sets student fee cap at $10,000 for 2025-26

The Jordan Board of Education voted 6to1 on March 11, 2025, to set the district—s maximum total aggregate student participation fee at $10,000 for the 2025'26 school year, a decision board members said aims to limit the district—s exposure while still allowing students on multiple extracurriculars to participate.

Board members debated several alternatives during a nearly three-hour agenda item on proposed fee changes. Supporters said $10,000 provides a reasonable cushion above the current $7,000 ceiling and would likely prevent taxpayers from absorbing costs for the small number of students who participate in many costly trips and activities. Opponents argued a higher threshold would better protect low-income students and urged additional data before changing the limit.

The motion to set the maximum aggregate at $10,000 carried 6to1; the final…