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Board Approves Pre‑K fee wording, coaches minimum‑age and middle‑school season pass plan
Summary
Trustees approved several operational changes: a wording change to the pre‑K handbook to align fees with Child Care Development Fund reimbursement limits, a new coaches minimum‑age requirement (two years removed from high school) to be added to the handbook, and a middle‑school season‑pass structure with student admission free and set adult pricing.
The South Vermillion board approved multiple handbook and operational changes during its August meeting.
Pre‑K fees: Administrators recommended amending the pre‑K handbook to comply with the Child Care Development Fund and FSSA guidance by stating the reimbursable fee cap of $291 per week for eligible families; the recommendation also included a line listing a self‑pay weekly rate of $1.25 and continuing existing staff and multiple‑child discounts. The board approved the wording revision to keep the district eligible for state reimbursement.
Coaches minimum age: The board approved adding a minimum‑age requirement to the athletic handbook for volunteer or lay‑certified coaches at the high‑school level. The policy sets a minimum of two years removed from high school before a person may serve as a coach, a compromise between a 21‑year standard and allowing immediate post‑graduation hires. An athletic administrator said the change gives the district a consistent standard and mirrors practices in neighboring districts.
Season passes and admissions: The board approved a new middle‑school season‑pass structure: family pass $125, individual $50, senior pass $20 and free student admission. Athletic staff said sponsorships were securing about $20,000 to offset any initial revenue shortfalls and that early sales were underway. The board approved the proposal by voice vote.
