Fee increases for use of Joplin R-8 facilities proposed

 

The Joplin R-8 Board of Education appears poised to approve a proposal to increase fees for use of district facilities.

The proposal, which would increase use of most facilities by 10 percent is included in the consent agenda of the board's Tuesday 6 p.m. meeting, meaning it will likely be acted on by the board with no discussion.

The increases will be the first in five years, according to the proposal, which was prepared by Assistant Superintendent for Operations Matt Harding. The only increases in that time have been for custodial fees and light and sound operators at the performing arts center.

"Due to rising costs and maintenance, the district has researched raising the prices for district facility rental."

 The increases would make sure district expenses are "adequately covered," the proposal says.