Butte School District

Financial Management

7008

Tuition

Whenever a pupil who does not reside in the District is to be enrolled in the District, either by choice or by placement, an attendance agreement must be filed with the Board. The terms of the agreement must include tuition rate, the party responsible for paying tuition and the schedule of payment, transportation charges, if any, and the party responsible for paying transportation costs.

Tuition rates shall be determined consistent with Montana law and approved by the Board annually.

Cross Reference:
3141  Discretionary Nonresident Student Attendance Policy

Legal Reference:
§ 20-5-314, MCA Reciprocal attendance agreement with adjoining state or province
§ 20-5-320, MCA Attendance with discretionary approval
§ 20-5-321, MCA Attendance with mandatory approval – tuition and transportation
§ 20-5-322, MCA Residency determination – notification – appeal for attendance agreement
§ 20-5-323, MCA Tuition and transportation rates
10.10.301, ARM Calculating Tuition Rates

Policy History:
Adopted on: 10/18/04
Revised on: