By ROBERT LINNEHAN | The Cherry Hill Sun
Students in middle school and high school might see an increase across the board for general extra-curricular fees next year. Last night, the Board of Education took steps to changing the fee structure for students who want to participate in any extra-curricular programming, which includes the Prom for the high school students.
The universal fee would be raised to $90 per high school student and $55 per middle school student with a cap of $200 per family. Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunches would not have to pay the fee.
It’s expected to generate more than $500,000 in revenue during the first year. Students who choose not to pay the fee won’t be eligible for any extra-curricular in the district, which includes sports, drama, theater and even the Senior Prom.
The board passed the measure on first reading by a vote of 6–1, with Wayne Tarken casting the one dissenting vote.
Discussion for raising the universal fee began during the construction of the 2010–2011 budget.
