Bus fee increase slated
For Mother Lode Union
By Charlotte Sanchez-Kosa
Democrat staff writer
An increase in bus fee for the Mother Lode Union School District was approved by trustees during their March meeting. The fees, which will go into effect at the start of school next year, are the result of higher costs for fuel, services and goods. District Chief Financial Officer Cathy Schmidt said school officials hate having the public foot the bill for an increase but like many districts, state funding has been reduced. "We didn't get enough money from the state to cover our expenses," she said. District officials, following a survey of surrounding districts, decided to raise the fees 11 percent.
For one child the rate will rise from $180 per year to $200 per year. One way will rise from $90 per year to $100 per year. For two children, round-trip fees will go from $324 a year to $360 a year. One way for the two children will go from $162 per year to $180 per year. To transport three or more children round-trip fees will go from $486 to $540
per year. One way fees will go from $243 per year to $270 per year.
Here is the link for MLUSD http://www.mlusd.org/schools.php
Brian's RANT!
What Happened? I thought school fees were covered in my property taxes, lotto proceeds etc. Looks like another TAX to me. I wonder, when they say "state funding has been reduced" does that mean a reduction on the slated increase? Another hand in our wallet!! And oh by the way it has been my experience that they do not tell you about the "Bus Fee" until AFTER you check the box that indicates you are going to be using the service (they tell you about it via your 1st bill). There is one silver lining here, at least the only ones being taxed are those who are actually using the service, maybe we should extend that line of reasoning to the schools themselves. Am I wrong here ?
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