District outlines athletics, preschool and facilities fee increases and waiver process

District staff presented three memos proposing fee changes intended to generate additional revenue as part of budget planning: athletics fees would rise about 5% (overall revenue target), preschool fees would increase about 5%, and facilities rental rates would rise 10% across the board with a slightly larger increase for pool rentals to cover heating and maintenance costs.

The presenter said athletic fee adjustments are calculated so the net effect is a roughly 5% revenue increase given participation levels and that the athletic director recommended a family cap of $1,500 to limit impact on large families (Presenter (Speaker 3)). On preschool fees, staff said full‑day tuition would be $6,930 and half‑day just under $3,500 in the coming year, though exemptions and supports will be available for eligible families.

A committee member asked about the waiver process for families in financial hardship. The presenter explained that the food‑services department collects eligibility information for free/reduced lunch and that families sign an information‑sharing form to allow confidential sharing with other departments; once a family completes that form they become eligible for fee reductions, including reduced athletic fees and testing fees (Presenter (Speaker 3)).

The committee did not vote on the fee changes at this meeting; staff framed the memos as part of the budget adoption process and said more formal action would come later if the committee elects to adopt the changes.

Next steps: staff will include the fee proposals in budget materials and return with any formal warrants or votes required for adoption.