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District reports summer learning changes: fee increases at high school, middle-school pilot successful, elementary program paused
Summary
Administrators said the high-school summer program charged $250 per student (with scholarships/payment plans available), middle-school 'Lehi Up' pilot cost under $5,000 and showed strong attendance and pass rates, and the elementary summer program was paused because federal relief funds ended.
The district presented its annual summer learning review, noting program changes this summer designed to reduce costs while preserving student supports. At the high school, the program ran a 14-day teacher-led model charging $250 per student (six families used payment plans); administrators said that fee still did not fully cover per-student operating costs, which they estimated at over $500 each.
"Our cost this summer was $250 per student and about 6 of them utilized a payment plan option," the presenter said while reviewing enrollment and staffing. The middle-school pilot called "Lehi Up" provided teacher-led English and math supports and cost under $5,000 to run; administrators reported strong attendance (near 100% for middle-school participants) and positive feedback. At the high school, of about 50 required students, six dropped and 39 earned at least one credit; district-reported course-pass rates for summer courses were roughly 71% with an 84% attendance rate for in-person sessions.
Officials said the elementary program was eliminated this year because COVID-relief funds were no longer available; they asked the board to consider sliding-scale or grant support for families who cannot afford recovery fees. The district plans further evaluation of summer program format and cost structures and promised formal recommendations by winter.
