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CUSD 300 to renew Pushcoin payments platform with a small per‑student fee increase
Summary
District staff recommended a 14% increase in the Pushcoin per‑student payment fee (from $0.175 to $0.20) under a 14‑month renewal to align the contract with the fiscal year; administration plans to review alternatives for FY2028.
Jeff (staff presenter) summarized the district’s Pushcoin payment and cafeteria point‑of‑sale platform and recommended a 14‑month renewal that would align the contract with the fiscal year. Under the proposal the per‑student fee would increase from $0.175 to $0.20 per enrolled student, a change the presentation characterized as a 2.5‑cent increase (about 14%) and an estimated annual cost increase of roughly $6,150 for the district.
Jeff said the district has paid the 25‑cent portion of credit‑card processing costs in prior years (about $15,500 last fiscal year) and plans to continue that practice to limit family fees; e‑check payments remain fee‑free for families. The proposed renewal term is May 19, 2026 through June 30, 2027; staff noted the district is evaluating alternatives for potential replacement beginning in fiscal year 2028.
Administration recommended approving the renewal to maintain continuity while the financial team completes a platform review. The transcript reflects the recommendation and the fee changes but does not record a board vote.
