School Fees
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Fees may be paid online at My School Bucks (link coming soon) or by check, cash, or money order at your student’s school or the district's Educational Support Center (110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS). Make checks payable to USD 497. Checks returned for nonsufficient funds will incur a $30 processing fee.
Eligible fees are waived for students that qualify for Free or Reduced-Priced Meals AND submit a Consent for Disclosure Fee Waiver form. Follow the links below to fill out the Free or Reduced-Price Meals application and Fee Waiver Consent for Disclosure form.
Enrollment Fees
|
Fee |
Amount |
Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Resource Fee | $100 | Kindergarten – Grade 5 |
| Instructional Resource Fee | $150 | Grades 6 – 12 |
| Activity Trip Transportation | $15 | All students |
| Device Fee | $15 | Grades 3 – 12 |
Additional Fees (if applicable)
| Fee | Amount | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Participation Fee | $50 | Grades 6 – 12 |
| Co-Curricular Fee | $15 | Grades 6 – 8 |
| Co-Curricular Fee | $25 | Grades 9 – 12 |
| Instrument Rental Fee | $50 | All students |
| High School Course Fees | $15 – $25 | Varies by course — see course catalog |
These fees are waived for students that qualify for Free or Reduced-Priced Meals and submit a Consent for Disclosure Fee Waiver form.
Have questions about fees?
Please email MyFees@usd497.org with any questions regarding school fees and include your student’s name and school.
Pam Wiggins
Coordinator, Accounts Receivable
pwiggins@usd497.org
785-832-5000 X 4948
Pam Fraley
Assistant Director Accounting
pfraley@usd497.org
785-832-5000 X 1615
Cynde Frick
Executive Director, Finance
Board of Education Treasurer
cynde.frick@usd497.org
785-832-5000 X 2376
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