D159 Board Addresses Fee Reductions
The board discussed transportation fees on Wednesday, and voted on whether to reduce fees for registration and extracurriculars.
The Mokena School District 159 Board of Education discussed reducing transportation fees at a meeting Wednesday evening. “I think it would mean a lot to the community,” said Board President Patrick Markham. Transportation fees in Mokena cost $200 per child and cover 25 percent of district transportation costs. Any fee reduction would be compensated through funds allocated from the district levy. One point of opposition surrounding a potential reduction is concern that the district will not have sufficient funds to provide the allocation and also remain within budget. Director of Business Operations John Troy currently estimates a $100,000-$200,000 district surplus for the 2012-13 school year. Nevertheless, Troy cautioned the board that the…
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Johnny on the spot
6:03 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
First off enough with the same ol same ol ,Kids are bused do to state regulations if any child attending school within said district crosses a Public highway ,divided highway or is with a square mileage equal to same said school district is to provide 1) Bus system capable of moving said students safely and 1) public and /or private crossing guard and or control devices within said range .Second … more ›