Student Fees

Medford Area Public School District (MAPSD) exists to provide a free public education.  MAPSD may charge student fees for certain activities, courses and services which may require additional funding and may assess charges when school property is damaged, lost or stolen.  Budgetary constraints imposed by the State of Wisconsin or the current economic environment justify the institution of student fees.

MAPSD will use these principles to guide decisions pertaining to student fees:

• Graduation required coursework, including textbooks, technology and materials will be provided without student fees.
• Non-graduation required coursework and activities may include fees to offset costs for materials, supplies, personal equipment and uniform.
  Student fees will be reviewed annually in February by the Board of Education.  Fee schedules will be consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.

To encourage all students to participate in school activities regardless of the student’s financial situation, the board authorizes the district administrator or his/her designee to waive the payment of part or all of student fees if the student or student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) demonstrate an inability to pay such fees.  Parent(s)/guardian(s) who claim that the financial conditions of their families are such that they cannot afford to pay established fees may request a fee waiver in accordance with established procedures. (Copy of the Waiver Form (last page of policy JN).)

If the principal or his/her designee denies the request for a fee waiver, the principal’s decision may be appealed to the district administrator, and if denied by the district administrator, to the Board of Education.

The following are the student fees that may be assessed and reviewed annually by the Board of Education:

If you have any questions regarding student / participation fees, please contact your principal or Ryan Pilgrim, Athletic Director, at MASH (715-748-5951 x 4534).