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Board keeps pay-to-participate framework, explains 50/50 split and 25% annual cap
Summary
After detailed discussion and community engagement through a finance alliance, the board approved the 2026–27 pay-to-participate fee schedule, explaining the 50/50 board-family split and annual 25% cap on fee adjustments to balance program costs and family impact.
The board discussed the district's pay-to-participate policy in detail and approved the 2026–27 fee schedule after explaining the calculation method and historical context.
The superintendent framed the policy history, noting the district moved to a 50/50 split with caps after levy failures and cost pressures. He said the approach was intended to balance sustainability and community expectations and explained that fees are calculated mainly from coaching salaries and transportation costs using a rolling-average participation model. "Pay to participate as coaches and buses," the superintendent said, summarizing the program's purpose.
Board members emphasized community engagement through a finance-alliance subgroup that reviewed calculations and recommended the current approach. Trustees noted ongoing evaluation and assistance options for families; the board approved the pay-to-participate schedule and will continue discussions on caps and communication.
