School Fees Update - March 13, 2023
As stated in the student/guardian handbook in regard to school fees, if it is not possible to make payment immediately, then arrange for payments in the office.
Unfortunately, GES currently has over $39,000 in unpaid school fees among its 7 grade levels. These fees are for supplies used in the classroom this academic year. We are struggling greatly to provide the experiences that we hope to provide for students. Our goal is to not require teachers to buy supplies for students as that is not fair to our professionals. We are not preventing your child from access to materials; however, the school has been forced to cut back in many other areas to guarantee them access as they deserve.
I also want to reiterate that the school fees at Graham are often considerably lower than surrounding schools. We are great stewards of our funds because we have no choice. School fee money cannot be used for anything other than consumable supplies for this school year either per Ohio Revised Code.
Moving forward we have to take measures to ensure collection. Students will miss out on the following due to outstanding fees balances:
Field Trips
Field Trip - beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
Promotion or graduation ceremonies in grade 5, 8, 12
5th grade promotion beginning with 2022-2023 school year
The district will further consider options for collection of unpaid fees at a later time.
** If you need to set up a payment plan, please contact the GES office at 937-663-4449 or you can email either Mrs. Hoey hoeyp@grahamlocalschools.org or Ms. Roeth roethl@grahamlocalschools.org