Board adopts student fee schedule; paid bus rider fee rises from $300 to $430
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Summary
Trustees adopted the 2026–27 student fee schedule, including an increase to paid bus ridership fees from $300 to $430 per student. Administration said the change would raise roughly $37,000 based on 290 paid riders; one trustee voted no on equity grounds.
The CCSD 62 Board of Education voted Dec. 15 to adopt the student fee schedule for the 2026–27 school year, including an increase in paid bus ridership fees from the current $300 per student to $430.
Administration explained the transportation cost data: the cost to operate a bus this year averages about $524 per route (expected to rise ~5% next year), producing an annual per‑student transport cost of about $2,458. State reimbursement for transportation was described as approximately $1,100 per student after historical prorating, leaving the district to cover the remainder. With about 290 paid riders, staff said raising the fee to $430 would increase district collections by roughly $37,000 (SEG 1864–1876, SEG 1894–1896).
Trustees discussed equity and hardship concerns, potential payment plans and exemptions for families in need, and the burden for households with multiple children. Administration said staff will work with families to make accommodations when payment is a hardship.
On roll call the motion to adopt the student fee schedule passed; Trustee Delgado recorded a 'No' vote while other trustees voted 'Aye' (SEG 2164–2181).