Board approves 2026–27 student fee schedule after debate on communication and caps

The Granite School District board voted to adopt the 2026–27 student fee schedule after a second reading and public discussion about transparency and fee caps.

District staff summarized legislative changes affecting fees and the recommended schedule. The district will replace the former general fee with a district allocation ($55 per junior high, $90 per high school). Notable fee changes approved include driver education from $195 to $250, two athletic pass options (a $40 season pass for school athletic events and $20 per-season passes), dances increasing from $15 to $20 to cover DJs/security/administration, food lab fees increasing from $20 to $30 to reflect higher food costs, and adjustments to several CTE course fees (for example fire science and newly added wildlife firefighter class at $40). Two PE options (bowling and lifetime activities) were increased from $80 to $100.

Board members pressed staff on the fee‑estimate communication process. Trustees asked that course-selection materials show both an estimated fee and the absolute district maximum (cap) so families are not surprised later. Staff said principals must produce spend plans that itemize how fee revenue will be used and that the district has a maximum fee schedule that will be visible with course information; staff also said they are exploring integrating fee estimates into Focus registration.

The board approved the 2026–27 schedule by voice vote. The transcript records a motion and second and a voice vote in favor; no roll-call tally appears in the minutes provided.

What happens next: staff will publish the final fee schedule and work to include both estimated costs and the maximum allowed on course-selection materials; they will also complete required changes to comply with HB142 fee-waiver provisions.