LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — In a letter despatched to households, Okemos Public Colleges says it plans to extend athletic participation charges for the upcoming faculty yr.
“After careful consideration and discussion, the Board made the difficult decision to increase athletic participation fees for students and entry fees for attendees starting in the 2025-26 school year,” the letter reads.
“This was not an easy decision, and we know it could cause challenges for our families. However, this step is necessary as we work to reduce expenditures while preserving our core programs and services.”
The up to date charges are as follows:
Chippewa Center Faculty: $160 (beforehand $130)
Okemos Excessive Faculty: $250 (beforehand $210)
Household cap: $440 (beforehand $370)
Shannon Beczkiewicz, a spokesperson for the college district, added that whereas charges are rising this faculty yr, it’s the first time that athletic participation charges have elevated because the 2021-22 faculty yr. She says that the up to date participation charges are decrease than they have been in 2019.
Athletic move charges are additionally rising with the next schedule:
Pupil: $50 (beforehand $45)
Grownup: $60 (beforehand $55)
Household: $225 (beforehand $200)
