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After‑school provider proposes change to parent surcharge; district revenue from program under review
Summary
The district’s after‑school partner, GEERS, proposed changing the payment model that currently generates roughly $15,000 annually for the district through a 3% parent surcharge; GEERS asked the district to consider a revised contract that would lower parent fees in a different compensation arrangement.
The board discussed a proposed change to the district’s arrangement with a private after‑school provider (GEERS) that operates before/after‑school care and a summer program at multiple district locations.
Under the current arrangement, GEERS adds a 3% surcharge to parent payments; the district receives that 3% remittance (staff said the district received roughly $15,000 from the fee in the last year). GEERS told the board it is exploring removing the 3% surcharge to reduce parent costs and instead proposed an alternative fee structure; the provider asked the district to consider approving an updated draft contract reflecting the change.
Board members raised questions: how much revenue comes from non‑district families who use summer programs, whether the district should require differential fees for non‑resident participants, and whether a flat fee or other model would be preferable. Staff said they would continue discussions with GEERS and present a revised contract at a future meeting for formal board action.
No formal change was approved at the Jan. 14 workshop. Board members said they wanted more detail about how the proposed change would affect the district’s annual revenue, how many out‑of‑district children participate, and whether custodial and facility usage impacts might increase costs for the district. The item will return for further committee review and a future vote.
