What is the Activity Participation Fee?
The Board of Education approved the fee to help offset the cost of providing extracurricular student activities in grades 6 through 12. The fee, which is for the whole year, includes all sports, activities, clubs, and other extra programs.
Why is there a new fee?
The reason for the new fee is due to reductions in funding from the state of Kansas and limited funds at the local level. The fee will help the school district sustain current student activities and athletic programs.
How will the money be spent?
The fee will help offset the cost of supplemental contracts for teachers who provide direction or supervision of extracurricular activities. Examples include club/activity sponsors and coaches. The district estimates the fee will generate $100,000. The fee will not replace other charges for programs or activities required for participation in the activity or program.
Do other districts in the area have activity participation fees?
Yes. This particular fee is based on a model adopted by the Blue Valley School District in 2007.
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Purpose of the Fee: To help support the costs of extracurricular activities and programs in the district.
When Collected: At time of registration.
Amount of Fee: $50 for grades 9-12; $30 for grade 8; $25 for grade 7; $10 for grade 6.
Payment Plans: Yes, payment plans may be arranged with the school for student fees.
Waiver of Fee: Yes. The fee is waived for students qualifying for Free/Reduced lunch.
Refunds: Yes. The district will refund the fee for any students who did not participate in any extracurricular activity, school club, or any other non-required activity offered by the school. Parents must complete a Fee Refund Form and submit it by June 1 of the current school year.
Maximum per Household: For families with multiple children from one household in the same school, the fee will be capped. The maximum per household fee will be $100 for grades 9-12 and $60 for grades 6-8.
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Partial listing of extracurricular activities: National Honor Society, student council, publications, pep club, Scholars Bowl, Science Olympiad, robotics, musicals, FHA, Knowledge Bowl, football, basketball, track, wrestling, cheerleading, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, golf, drama, instrumental music, vocal music, forensics, debate, drill team, dance, weight training, yearbook, newspaper, LITE Leadership, flag team, color guard, etc.
