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Board moves marching band and robotics fees from tier 2 to tier 1; increases per‑student fee
Summary
As part of a policy revision on fees, the board approved a first reading recommendation to move marching band and robotics from fee tier 2 to tier 1, increasing the per‑student fee (presented as a change from about $105 to $120) and noting assistance is available for qualifying families.
During the policy discussion, Superintendent Jeremy Olsen said the activities department recommended reclassifying marching band and robotics from fee tier 2 to tier 1 to better reflect program costs and district subsidies. Olsen said the change would alter the student fee from roughly $105 to $120 for those programs and that the recommendation stems from an analysis of total program cost and rising expenses.
Board member Anne asked about financial barriers; Olsen said the district’s activities department works to prevent cost from being a barrier and reminded families about the free-and-reduced application and other assistance resources that can reduce or cover fees. The change was included in the first reading of the policy package, which the board carried in a single motion.
