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Board approves 5.0% increase to school fee schedule for 2026–27

Board of Education, River Forest SD 90 · March 16, 2026
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Summary

Using CPI guidance and an early-bird discount structure, district staff recommended and the Board approved a 5.0% increase to the 2026–27 school fee schedule at the March 16 meeting.

Chief Operations Officer Anthony Cozzi presented the proposed 2026–27 school fee schedule, saying staff used the appropriate Consumer Price Index and showed associated early-bird discount calculations. He recommended a 5.0% increase (CPI + 2.3%) and related discounts. Mrs. Katie Bevan moved and Mr. Joseph Cortese seconded approval of the fee schedule, and roll call recorded ayes from Mr. Josh Ehart, Mrs. Beth Vlerick, Mr. Joseph Cortese, Dr. Kristine Mackey, Mrs. Katie Avalos, Dr. Eric Isenberg, and Mrs. Katie Bevan. The motion carried.

The minutes document the percentage increase and the Board's approval but do not include an itemized list of the new fees by program or the specific early-bird discount amounts; staff recommended the change using CPI guidance and associated calculations.