651.2 Guideline: School Activity Fees

I. INTRODUCTION

It is the policy of the State of Minnesota that public school education shall be free and no pupil shall be denied an education. Minnesota State Statute 123B.36 also recognizes that school boards may establish fees to support certain student activities. This administrative guideline delineates school activity fees, pursuant to Board Policy 651.

II. ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO FEES

A. Minnesota State High School League Activities

Participants in interscholastic athletics and fine arts activities governed by the Minnesota State High School League will be charged a fee. 

B. Other Fees

1. A program fee of $35/student shall be charged for participation in the summer school programs by grade level (grades K-10) where funding is not provided by the state.

2. Additional fees are as listed in the attached schedule.

III. FEE EXCEPTIONS

A. Fee Waiver

1. Students who qualify for educational benefits will be eligible for a reduced participation fee. The reduced fee will automatically be applied when students register using the online system. Registering using the online system ensures confidentiality of private data related to eligibility for educational benefits; however, students may also register in person.

a. Students who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive a 25% discount.

b. Students who qualify for free meals will receive a 50% discount.

2. Any student may apply for a reduced participation fee due to economic hardship, regardless of whether or not they qualify for educational benefits. Determination of reduced fees will be completed by the activities director or another administrator.

3. A full waiver may be allowed at the discretion of the activities director upon consideration of extenuating circumstances.

4. Homeless students as defined in Section 103(a) (1) (2) of P.L. 100-77 participating in an activity under this guideline shall have their fee waived.

B. Third Athletic Season Free

Students participating in all three athletic seasons (fall, winter, spring) will pay no fee to participate in the third season.

IV. DONATION OPPORTUNITY

At the time of activities registration, families will be given the opportunity to make a donation to the activities department in order to help offset the costs of student scholarships for activities participation.  

 

Legal References:       

Minn. Stat. § 123B.36 (Authorized Fees)

Minn. Stat. § 123B.37 (Prohibited Fees)

                                   

Cross References:      

Board Policy 651: Athletic and Activity Program

                                   

Dated: April 19, 1999

Reviewed: April 6, 2009, May 3, 2010, May 21, 2012, June 17, 2014

Revised: June 19, 2000; May 21, 2001; June 19, 2001; April 15, 2002; July 21, 2003; April 5, 2004, May 2, 2005, July 11, 2005; May 15, 2006; August 21, 2006; March 5, 2007, April 7, 2008, May 2, 2011, May 20, 2013, September 3, 2013, June 22, 2015, October 5, 2015; January 3, 2022; February 2, 2026

 

RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACTIVITY FEES

AMOUNT APPLICABLE BY GRADE LEVELS

Activity	Gr. 5-12	Gr. 7-12	Gr. 6-8	Gr. 8-12	Gr. 9-12
FALL ATHLETICS
Adapted Soccer – B/G#		$115
Cheerleading					$50
Cross Country Running – B/G#		$168
Football#			$95		$210
Performance Dance		$95
Soccer – B#				$168
Soccer – G#		$168
Swimming and Diving – G#		$196
Tennis – G#		$196
Volleyball – G#		$182
WINTER ATHLETICS
Adapted Floor Hockey – B/G#		$115
Alpine Skiing – B/G#		$196
Basketball – B#				$252
Basketball – G#		$252
Cheerleading					$50
Competitive Dance#		$196
Gymnastics - G#		$210
Hockey – B/G#			$95		$238
Nordic Skiing – B/G#		$196
Swimming & Diving – B#		$196
Wrestling – B/G#		$210
SPRING ATHLETICS
Adapted Bowling - B/G#		$115
Adapted Softball – B/G#		$115
Baseball - B#				$182
Golf – B/G#		$182
Softball - G#		$182
Swimming – Synchronized - G#		$182
Tennis – B#		$154
Track & Field – B/G#			$95		$182
Volleyball – B#		$182
ACTIVITIES & OTHER STUDENT FEES
Band – Honors & Jazz			$10
Band – Summer			$275		$275
Honor Guard - Summer			$40		$40
Instrument Rental (one-time fee)	$65
Intramurals & Clubs			$10		$30
Math Team			$10		$50
One Act Play#			$30		$65
Parking Permit (per year)					$100
Speech#					$75
Theatre (per production)			$30		$65

B=Boys, G=Girls, #=MSHSL Activity