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Board approves 2026–27 student fees; summer helper and technology hires authorized

Mokena School District 159 Board of Education · May 20, 2026
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Summary

Trustees approved the 2026–27 student fee schedule and confirmed a roster of summer helpers and technology summer hires with stated hourly rates. Board discussed band fees being listed as extracurricular before approving fees by unanimous vote.

The board approved the student fees for the 2026–27 school year (motion by Mr. Jim Andresen; seconded by Mrs. Julie Oost) following a short discussion about band fees being listed as extracurricular; the measure passed 7–0–0. The board also approved a set of summer helper hires and technology summer positions with tentative start dates and hourly wages, including returning helpers and new technology hires.

Examples from the approved summer rosters: O&M summer helpers Megan Chorley ($18.18/hr), Jake Johansen ($15.75/hr), Mason Morrill ($16.53/hr) and Brody Wilkinson ($15.75/hr); Technology summer helpers included Jacob Bobek ($15.00/hr), Austin Parr ($17.35/hr) and Candy Williams ($18.18/hr).