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Board opens, quickly closes public hearing on proposed 2025–26 school fee schedules; two draft spending plans remain online
Summary
Board held the required public hearing on the district’s proposed 2025–26 school spending plans and fee schedules, noting two draft versions (one aligned to current law and one aligned to a pending bill). No members of the public signed up to speak and the hearing was closed.
Board President Stortman opened a statutorily required public hearing on the Washington County School District’s proposed 2025–26 school spending plans and school fee schedules, saying the district had posted two draft spend plans on its website: one reflecting current law and one reflecting a pending legislative bill that would change what fees schools may charge.
Superintendent-level staff explained that the pending bill would clearly prohibit charging for instructional supplies in five core areas if they count toward graduation — science, math, language arts, social studies and health — and that the district prepared both versions so the board can adopt the correct plan once the Legislature’s action is certain.
No members of the public registered to speak; the board opened and immediately closed the hearing. Staff told the board the final approval is scheduled for the district’s March board meeting and that both draft spend plans are available on the district website under Students & Parents > Fees and Waivers (labeled 25–26 draft schedule and spend plans).
Board members asked staff whether the versions would be available to review before the March meeting; staff confirmed both drafts are posted and said the board will have time to consider the correct version once the Legislature’s action is resolved.
