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Board reviews proposed student fees for 2026–27, including higher instrument rental and technology replacement cap
Summary
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kip Rogers presented the proposed 2026–27 student fee schedule, highlighting increased instrument rental to $50/year, a technology replacement cap of $480, and out‑of‑division tuition rates of $7,024 (out‑of‑division) and $15,523 (non‑Virginia residents).
The Newport News School Board received the proposed student fee schedule for the 2026–27 school year on June 16.
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kip Rogers said instructional fees remain modest for most programs: art courses at middle school carry nominal fees (about $5 per year/semester), band and orchestra resource fees remain $10 per year for some items, and instrument rental has been adjusted to $50 per year to reflect rising repair costs (previously $35 first year, $50 thereafter for rental). Rogers said technology replacement reflects actual costs: AC adapters $20, protective cases $10, LCD screen replacements $45, and full device replacement capped at $480. Driver's education behind‑the‑wheel remains $225 for Newport News Public Schools students and $325 for non‑NNPS students. (Presentation by Dr. Kip Rogers)
Rogers emphasized that "no student is ever denied access to resources or participation due to an inability to pay" and described available supports, including flexible payment options and tuition waivers for NNPS employees' children. He also said out‑of‑division tuition for 2026–27 is proposed at $7,024 and non‑Virginia resident tuition at $15,523. Board members asked for clarification about where cheerleading outfit costs fall (answered: athletics) and requested follow‑up information to share with parents.
The presentation concluded with administration offering to provide more detail to board members and to return with specific answers about athletics and parent communications.
