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Board hears open‑enrollment numbers and annual review of meal, facility and pool fees
Summary
District administrators reported preliminary open-enrollment application counts and reviewed annual calculations and recommendations for meal, facility and pool fees. The board kept the items in discussion and may move fee recommendations to a June 2 action item.
District administration reported on open enrollment and presented an annual review of fees for meals, facility rentals and pools.
Dr. Dan Kieser said the district closed the primary open-enrollment window and is now processing alternative open-enrollment applications. He reported 43 new open-enrollment applications into the district and 40 new applications out; for the current school year the district recorded 205 open enrollments out and 86 in, with those totals subject to change by the July 1 finalization deadline.
On fees, district staff explained that food-service fee recommendations use DPI’s PLE calculator and aim to cover costs rather than produce profit. The food-service recommendation in the packet reflected the district’s customary 10¢ per meal increase. Pool and facility rental fees were described as set to cover utility and custodial costs; the FabLab carries a higher rate because of specialized equipment and required trained staff on site. Staff noted adult meal fees do not subsidize student meal programs, and that free and reduced lunch eligibility and DPI reimbursement are separate processes.
The board did not take action on fees at the meeting; staff said the recommended changes could be brought back as a discussion/action item on June 2 and still meet the July 1 implementation schedule. Staff also described an annual review of pool wages and regional comparisons to remain competitive for certified lifeguards.
