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District staff ask board to approve $5 increase to extended-day fees for 2025–26
Summary
At the superintendent's workshop the extended-day program presenter asked the board to approve a $5 increase to before/after-care and summer rates, noting the district offers lower prices than private alternatives and serves several hundred students daily.
At the superintendent's workshop program staff proposed a $5 per-session increase to the district’s extended-day fees for summer and the 2025–26 school year and asked the board to approve the change at an upcoming meeting.
“Given the options families have for before- and after-school care, we remain below neighboring providers,” a program presenter, Ms. Basura, told the board, asking members to approve a $5 increase over current-year rates so staff can continue funding the program. The presenter said the district provides both morning and afternoon care and helps families by avoiding separate transportation arrangements.
Program size and outreach: The presenter told the board the program serves about 666 students in morning care and about 633 in the afternoon on average, with some students using both sessions. Board discussion referenced last year’s attempt to raise rates and the pause the district placed after strong parental reaction. Several board members said the district has given families earlier notice this year and distributed an informational one-page summary to families already enrolled to solicit feedback.
Board context and questions: Board member Ms. Rosario thanked staff for pausing the previous increase after community concern and said she supports the current approach because families now have earlier notice. Mr. Dyer asked whether the proposed increase would cover program costs; the presenter and cabinet staff confirmed the increase is intended to keep the program financially sustainable. Board members also asked about how long it had been since an increase; staff said an increase attempt occurred last year but was paused, so the district is effectively two years since the prior increase for families who did not see the prior proposal implemented.
Ending: The request will be placed on the board’s consent or action agenda for formal approval; staff said they have already begun outreach to families and plan further communications so parents have time to plan for next year.
