CHISHOLM—Starting this fall the cost of joining athletics and activities is increasing for students in the Chisholm School District.
“These rates will put us more in line with schools around us,” Chisholm School District Athletic Director Travis Vake wrote in a memo to the school board.
Chisholm School Superintendent Mark Morrison, via email on Tuesday said the increase is the first time in at least 11 years.
The increase was approved by the school board unanimously this past Monday. It’s estimated to bring in an additional $7,000, and will help offset increasing costs, according to Vake.
Based on anticipated participation numbers, the district is looking at hiring an additional coach for volleyball and potentially track, he noted.
Athletics are increasing by $30, and will be $100 for grades four through eight and $120 for grades nine through 12.
Fine arts fees for grades seven through 12 are going up by $10 and are $50. Drama, One Act, Speech, Visual Arts/Mock Trial.
The family cap for athletics increased by $50 and is now $400.
A proposed new fee for bowling and figure skating lettering was removed.
The board approved paying half of the fee for students with a free or reduced lunch application.
Free and reduced athletics are $50 for fourth through eighth grade, and $60 for ninth through 12th grade.
Fine arts free and reduced lunch are $25.
Registrations and additional information can be found online at: https://www.chisholm.k12.mn.us/page/athletics-activities.
In other matters, the board
• Approved a proposal from APEX to bond $1,548,000 for energy upgrades. The funds are to be paid back with money saved from capital improvement dollars not being spent at the Vaughan and Chisholm Elementary once the school project is complete.
The proposal calls for guaranteed energy savings of $150,000 per year, according to Morrison.
Morrison said a study is conducted each year and if the district does not save the guaranteed amount, APEX is required to reimburse the district for the difference.
“There is no additional cost to taxpayers,” Morrison told the Mesabi Tribune on Tuesday.
The proposal passed in a 5 to 1 vote with Director Mark Casey voting no.
• Accepted the resignation of Larry Pervenanze as Level II boys basketball coach.
• Accepted the resignation of Kent “Mike” Freedeen from his position as grounds operations administrator, effective Aug. 15.
• Approved the at-will contract of Jennifer Waryas, LPN, for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
• Accepted a request for leave of absence from Jamie Moberg, paraprofessional, effective July 26.
• Approved an amended joint powers agreement between the district and Northland Learning Center.
• Approved property and liability insurance renewal in the amount of $211,255.88, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
• Approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Long Term Facilities Maintenance plan.
• Approved increasing the district superintendent’s spending authority by up to $50,000 related to expenses/changes for the school construction project.
• Approved numerous policies. Morrison noted the policy updates were Minnesota School Board references and Legislative updates.
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