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Board approves 2026–27 student fees, raises AP Biology consumables charge
Summary
The board approved the 2026–27 student fees package with minimal changes: removal of a stagecraft fee and an increase to AP Biology consumables to cover dissection and lab supplies; administrators described hardship assistance processes for families in need.
The Jefferson Board of Education approved the district’s 2026–27 student fees, adopting minimal changes recommended by administration. Notable adjustments included removing the stagecraft fee from art course fees and increasing the AP Biology consumables fee so it better covers dissection specimens and other lab supplies.
Board members asked how the district handles families that cannot pay fees. Administration explained that the people services (hardship) process and teacher referrals are the primary routes to identify and support families; staff said available hardship dollars are limited and the approach tends to be a mix of proactive identification and reactive referrals. Administration also said high school teachers are active advocates who often surface students who need help.
A motion to approve the 2026–27 student fees as presented was moved, seconded and carried. The transcript does not show a roll‑call tally or individual votes.
