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Meeting Date:
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3/12/2025 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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Action Items
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Fee Schedule
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Vision 2026:
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Operational Excellence Strategies 2 Maintain strong fiscal health of the organization.
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Background
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During the 1994-1995 school year, the District instituted a basic fee schedule at all school levels that was put into effect as of the 1995-1996 school year. Annually, the administration reviews the fee schedule in preparation of the upcoming school year. A recommendation is then brought to the Board of Education for approval.
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Attached to this report is the recommended district fee schedule and high school course fee schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. The administration has reviewed the current revenue impact of collected fees and how they help offset ongoing budget expenditures.
During the 2024-2025 school year, an additional fee was introduced for the Illustrative Math Workbook for elementary students in grades 1-5 and middle school students. Additionally, the district covered the cost of the Bookworms workbook(s) while piloting the literacy program. For the 2025-2026 school year, the district has fully adopted the Bookworms program.
The Business Office recommends the following changes to the fee schedule for the 2025-2026 school year:
• Kindergarten registration: Now includes the Bookworms Workbooks, increasing to $77.00 per year.
• Grades 1-5 registration: Now includes both the Illustrative Math and Bookworms Workbooks, increasing to $121.00 per year.
• Grades 6-8 registration: Now includes the Illustrative Math Workbook, increasing to $102.00 per year.
• Wordly Wise workbook fee: Increased by $1.00, bringing the total cost to $13.50 for students in grades 3-5 enrolled in the PACE program and students in grades 6-8 enrolled in the FastPaced program.
• Instrument rental fees: Band and orchestra instrument rentals will now be separated by subject. Fees will increase to $120.00 per year per user for band instruments and $70.00 per year per user for orchestra instruments. Previously, the 2024-2025 fee for both was $35.00, which was based on instrument cleaning and repair costs set in the early 2000s. Due to rising costs, the proposed 2025-2026 fees reflect current expenses.
As in previous years, K-12 registration fees will be discounted by $10 for those who pay before July 1, 2025.
No changes are recommended for athletic fees, and consumable fees will continue to be charged at cost. Tuition-based fees for the Early Childhood program at Jefferson will remain at the customary rate.
Additionally, the high school course fee list is included in this report. Proposed consumable fees are based on need, while workbook fees are set at cost. At the request of Principal Lorie Campos of Wheaton Warrenville South High School, the Business Office recommends a $20.00 increase for Life and Fitness - Bowling and Lifetime and Fitness - Adventure, due to higher activity and shuttle costs.
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Funding:
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Revenue Source - Education Fund
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Board Policy
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4:410
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Recommendation:
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2025-2026 Student Fee Schedule as presented.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jordan Thorse - Treasurer
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Signed By:
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Brian O'Keeffe - Asst Superintendent Business Services
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Signed By:
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Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Erik Hjerpe Moved, Member Dave Long seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2025-2026 Student Fee Schedule as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Brad Paulsen | Yes | | Rob Hanlon | Yes | | Dave Long | Yes | | Angela Blatner | Yes | | Julie Kulovits | Yes | | Erik Hjerpe | Yes | | John Rutledge | Yes | |
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