2440 - SUMMER OR INTERIM SESSION SCHOOL

The Board shall conduct a summer program or an interim session program occurring outside of the periods of regular instruction and which do not count towards the minimum hours of instruction required by law, for the purpose of, academic instruction and/or recreational activities at the Elementary, Middle, and High School levels for resident students of this District and such other students as the Board may admit.

Summer and interim session school instruction shall be designed to provide opportunities for students to:

1. improve a poor grade;
2. improve learning skills;
3. make up a failed course;
4. enrich a scholastic program;
5. explore new academic areas.

The Board shall annually approve a summer school program and/or an interim session school program. In order to support such a program of instruction, the Board will:

1. employ teaching and administrative staff;
2. purchase such books, materials, supplies, and equipment as may be necessary;
3. appoint the director;
4. make available school facilities as required;
5. provide necessary custodial services.

Tuition fees shall not be charged to students domiciled within the District.

Tuition shall be charged for nonresident students at rates as determined by the Board.

Reasonable fees may be charged to all students for social, recreational, or extra-curricular summer or interim session classes in accordance with DPI regulations.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for developing administrative guidelines for the operation of the summer and/or interim session program which shall be consistent with Board policies and not conflict in any way with the administration of the regular school sessions of the District.

For information on summer or interim school attendance, see Policy 2440.01 - Summer or Interim School Attendance.

Revised 2/20/24
T.C. 4/9/25

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