Student Activity Fees, Terms, and Conditions
Type: School Board Policy
Section: 500 STUDENTS
Code: 510-A
Adopted Date: 7/12/1983
Revised Dates: 5/26/2009, 6/9/2014, 9/19/2019, 10/15/2019, 6/24/2025
Reviewed Dates: 12/1/1990, 8/14/1995, 6/28/1999, 6/14/2004, 5/26/2009, 6/9/2014, 6/13/2019, 9/11/2019, 10/11/2022, 6/24/2025
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish student activity fees, terms and conditions for athletics/activity events at Moorhead Area Public Schools.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT
The Moorhead School Board supports student participation in school activities. Students unable to pay the activity fee will not be denied participation in a student activity. Building administrators will make this decision using the free and reduced-price meals eligibility guidelines as the determining factor.
The activity fees will be reviewed annually by the administration and approved by the School Board.
III. COLLECTION OF FEES
All fees can be paid on the online payment portal on the school district website at moorheadschools.org/efunds. Fees can also be paid at the district in the following locations:
A. Middle School - students pay in the Principal's Office
B. High School - students pay in the Activities Director's Office
C. Elementary Schools - students pay in the Principal's Office
II. Payment of Fees
A. In athletic/activity events which require tryouts, students will not be expected to pay the fee until the final cut for the squad has been made.
B. In other non-tryout sport activities, students will be expected to pay the fee prior to participation in the first event.
C. A Moorhead middle school student participating in high school activities will be charged activity fees denoted for high school activities.
III. Refunds, Limits, and Waivers
A. Student activity fee refunds will be made when requested in writing because of injury, illness or moving out of the school district. A full fee refund will be made if less than one-half of the activity season is completed and no fee refund will be made if more than one-half of the activity season is completed.
B. Any student who voluntarily drops from a squad and whose equipment is returned within 10 practice days after enrolling will receive an activity fee refund.
C. The student manager of an athletic team is not expected to pay an activity fee.
D. In Debate/Speech activities, students can prepare their selection and can participate in one meet without the fee being charged. If they choose to continue, they will be required to pay the activity fee.
E. Activity fees for an individual shall be capped at $400 at the high school level and $200 at the middle school level. Activity fees for families will be capped at $800.
F. Students may be eligible for fee waivers based upon eligibility for the free and reduced lunch program. Activity fees for families that qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, will be capped at $400.
IV. High School Activities and Fees
V. Middle School Activities and Fees
Legal Reference:
Minnesota. Statute. 123B.49 (Extracurricular Activities; Insurance)
Cross Reference:
Moorhead School Board Policy 718: Rental of District Musical Instruments