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School District of Clayton For Information Only | Action Required Board of Education
Page 1 of 1 K-12 Tuition Agreement 2026/27 February 4, 2026
Summary Non-resident students are allowed to attend Clayton Schools on a tuition basis pursuant to District Policies DFI and JECA. A Tuition Agreement between the District and the student’s parents/guardians sets forth the terms of the non-resident student’s enrollment. The Tuition Agreements for 2026/27 are presented for review and approval. Beginning with the 2026/27 year, acceptance of new tuition students will be limited to students who reside in St Louis County to assure the availability of SSD services when needed. Any 2025/26 tuition students who do not reside in St Louis County will be allowed to reenroll for 2026/27.
Description of Agenda Item The Tuition Agreements being presented for the 2026/27 school year are identical to the 2025/26 Tuition Agreements, except for the rate(s) of tuition, which are proposed to increase 3% for the upcoming school year.
Section 2 the Tuition Agreement for the 2026/27 school year will set tuition rates and payments terms as follows:
The Board of Education of the District sets the tuition rate for each school year. The annual tuition rate for the 2025-2026 school year is $18,850.00 for elementary students (grades K-5), or $20,000.00 for secondary students (grades 6-12).
Payment terms have been updated in the following manner: A 10% deposit is due on or before 7/15/2026. This deposit is non-refundable after 7/15/2026. The tuition balance can be paid in one of three options o The remaining balance in full by 8/15/2026 o Two equal semester installments by 8/15/2026 and 12/15/2026 o Ten equal monthly installments on the 15th of each month beginning 8/15/2026
The student shall not be allowed to start a new semester unless all tuition payments are current.
The child’s attendance during any time when tuition is in default will not prejudice the District’s right to seek prompt and full payment and to terminate this agreement. If the District is required to go to Court to recover unpaid tuition, Parents agree to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs associated with such litigation.
Copies of the proposed 2026/27 Tuition Agreements are attached.
Recommendation Approve the 2026/27 Tuition Agreements as presented.
Motion Approve the 2026/27 Tuition Agreements as presented.
Submitted by: John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer
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ELEMENTARY TUITION AGREEMENT
THIS TUITION AGREEMENT (hereinafter “Agreement”), is made and entered into by and between the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAYTON (hereunder “District”), a seven-director school district located in St. Louis County, Missouri, and _______________________________, parents/guardians of a school-aged child (hereinafter “Parents”).
WHEREAS, Parents represent that they are the parents or guardians of, or are otherwise responsible for caring for the following school-aged child (hereinafter “Child”):
_____________________________________ ____________________________________ (Name of Child)
(Date of Birth/Age)
WHEREAS, Parents further represent that they do not currently reside within the boundaries of the District, but nevertheless wish to enroll their child in the District schools on a tuition payment basis; and
WHEREAS, the District is willing to enroll the child as a tuition-paying student for the 2026-2027 school year subject to the terms and conditions set out herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The District agrees to enroll the child as a full-time student for the 2026-2027 school year. Except as otherwise provided herein, the child will be subject to the same rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities as a resident, non-tuition paying student. The child will be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities, subject to all District and school rules, procedures, and expectations and subject to all rules of the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Parents must agree to pay any costs or fees charged to non-tuition students to participate in said activities. The Special School District of St. Louis County provides special education services to students in the School District of Clayton. The parties agree that the District will not provide special education services to a child who resides outside of St. Louis County.
2. The Board of Education of the District sets the tuition rate for each school year. The annual tuition rate for the 2026-2027 school year is $18,850 for elementary students (grades K-5). Parents agree to pay an annual tuition deposit equivalent to 10% of the tuition rate. The tuition deposit of $1,885 is due by July 15, 2026. The deposit is not refundable after July 15, 2026. Parents must select a payment option for the balance of the annual tuition by marking one’s initials beside the preferred payment option.
______ One lump sum of $16,965 by August 15, 2026. If tuition has not been paid by August 15, 2026, the child shall not be allowed to start the school year.
______ Two equal semester installments. The first $8,483 tuition installment is due by August 15, 2026, and the remaining $8,482 installment is due by December 15, 2026. The child shall not be allowed to start a new semester unless all tuition payments are current.
______ Ten equal monthly installments via the FACTS online payment system. The first $1,696.50 tuition installment is due on August 15, 2026, followed by nine consecutive monthly installments of $1,696.50 due on the 15th of each month. The child shall not be allowed to start a new quarter unless all tuition payments are paid current. The child’s attendance during any time when tuition is in default will not prejudice the District’s right to seek prompt and full payment and to terminate this agreement. If the District is required to go to Court to recover unpaid tuition, Parents agree to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs associated with such litigation.
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3. This Agreement is conditioned upon Parents making the child’s past education and discipline records available for preview. It is also conditioned upon the District determining that the child is likely to be successful in District schools and not likely to be dangerous to others or to self, or unduly disruptive in school. The District’s decision to admit a child is not final until all records have been received and reviewed. Parents authorize and will direct all schools the child has attended for elementary and secondary education to transfer the child’s education and discipline records to the District. The parents agree that they are responsible for obtaining all education and discipline records and will cooperate with the District in providing said records. Parents affirmatively represent that, if the child has ever been expelled or suspended from any school in the past, they have informed the District of each such event and the circumstances. 4. The child can be suspended or otherwise disciplined for misconduct at school or school-sponsored activities. If the child commits misconduct at school or school-sponsored activities which, in the District’s opinion, justifies the child’s being permanently excluded from District schools, the District may terminate this Agreement and the child has no further right to attend District schools subject to any rights afforded the child pursuant to an individualized education plan (IEP) or 504 plan. Off-campus misconduct may result in termination of this Agreement if there is a nexus or link between the misconduct and the school. In the event of termination, the District shall refund a pro rata share of the year’s paid tuition, minus any costs related to the infraction and to enforcement of this provision. 5. This Agreement shall remain in effect for the 2026-2027 school year and may be renewed only with the written consent of both parties and in accordance with Missouri state law and then-current Board of Education policy. The District will not be interested in renewing the Agreement if, in the opinion of District officials, the child’s conduct at school or school-sponsored activities has been prejudicial to good order and discipline or otherwise counter to the District’s expectations, or the child’s academic effort and performance has been deficient. Nor will the Agreement be renewed if the parents have failed to pay tuition in a timely manner. To effectuate a renewal, the parties shall sign a new Tuition Agreement for the new school year. 6. The provisions of this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri. 7. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Parents and the District, and supersedes all prior understandings, whether oral or written, between the parties. Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns. IN WITNESS of this Agreement, the parties have signed this document on the dates written below. NOTE: Unless the child is living with only one parent or guardian, both parents must sign below. PARENT(S)
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAYTON
____________________________________ ________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Authorized District Official
____________________________________ Date: _______________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Date: _______________________________
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SECONDARY TUITION AGREEMENT
THIS TUITION AGREEMENT (hereinafter “Agreement”), is made and entered into by and between the SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAYTON (hereunder “District”), a seven-director school district located in St. Louis County, Missouri, and _______________________________, parents/guardians of a school-aged child (hereinafter “Parents”).
WHEREAS, Parents represent that they are the parents or guardians of, or are otherwise responsible for caring for the following school-aged child (hereinafter “Child”):
_____________________________________ ____________________________________ (Name of Child)
(Date of Birth/Age)
WHEREAS, Parents further represent that they do not currently reside within the boundaries of the District, but nevertheless wish to enroll their child in the District schools on a tuition payment basis; and
WHEREAS, the District is willing to enroll the child as a tuition-paying student for the 2026-2027 school year subject to the terms and conditions set out herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The District agrees to enroll the child as a full-time student for the 2026-2027 school year. Except as otherwise provided herein, the child will be subject to the same rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities as a resident, non-tuition paying student. The child will be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities, subject to all District and school rules, procedures, and expectations and subject to all rules of the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Parents must agree to pay any costs or fees charged to non-tuition students to participate in said activities. The Special School District of St. Louis County provides special education services to students in the School District of Clayton. The parties agree that the District will not provide special education services to a child who resides outside of St. Louis County.
2. The Board of Education of the District sets the tuition rate for each school year. The annual tuition rate for the 2026-2027 school year is $20,000 for elementary students (grades K-5). Parents agree to pay an annual tuition deposit equivalent to 10% of the tuition rate. The tuition deposit of $2,000 is due by July 15, 2026. The deposit is not refundable after July 15, 2026. Parents must select a payment option for the balance of the annual tuition by marking one’s initials beside the preferred payment option.
______ One lump sum of $18,000 by August 15, 2026. If tuition has not been paid by August 15, 2026, the child shall not be allowed to start the school year.
______ Two equal semester installments. The first $9,000 tuition installment is due by August 15, 2026, and the remaining $9,000 installment is due by December 15, 2026. The child shall not be allowed to start a new semester unless all tuition payments are current.
______ Ten equal monthly installments via the FACTS online payment system. The first $1,800 tuition installment is due on August 15, 2026, followed by nine consecutive monthly installments of $1,800 due on the 15th of each month. The child shall not be allowed to start a new quarter unless all tuition payments are paid current. The child’s attendance during any time when tuition is in default will not prejudice the District’s right to seek prompt and full payment and to terminate this agreement. If the District is required to go to Court to recover unpaid tuition, Parents agree to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs associated with such litigation.
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3. This Agreement is conditioned upon Parents making the child’s past education and discipline records available for preview. It is also conditioned upon the District determining that the child is likely to be successful in District schools and not likely to be dangerous to others or to self, or unduly disruptive in school. The District’s decision to admit a child is not final until all records have been received and reviewed. Parents authorize and will direct all schools the child has attended for elementary and secondary education to transfer the child’s education and discipline records to the District. The parents agree that they are responsible for obtaining all education and discipline records and will cooperate with the District in providing said records. Parents affirmatively represent that, if the child has ever been expelled or suspended from any school in the past, they have informed the District of each such event and the circumstances. 4. The child can be suspended or otherwise disciplined for misconduct at school or school-sponsored activities. If the child commits misconduct at school or school-sponsored activities which, in the District’s opinion, justifies the child’s being permanently excluded from District schools, the District may terminate this Agreement and the child has no further right to attend District schools subject to any rights afforded the child pursuant to an individualized education plan (IEP) or 504 plan. Off-campus misconduct may result in termination of this Agreement if there is a nexus or link between the misconduct and the school. In the event of termination, the District shall refund a pro rata share of the year’s paid tuition, minus any costs related to the infraction and to enforcement of this provision. 5. This Agreement shall remain in effect for the 2026-2027 school year and may be renewed only with the written consent of both parties and in accordance with Missouri state law and then-current Board of Education policy. The District will not be interested in renewing the Agreement if, in the opinion of District officials, the child’s conduct at school or school-sponsored activities has been prejudicial to good order and discipline or otherwise counter to the District’s expectations, or the child’s academic effort and performance has been deficient. Nor will the Agreement be renewed if the parents have failed to pay tuition in a timely manner. To effectuate a renewal, the parties shall sign a new Tuition Agreement for the new school year. 6. The provisions of this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri. 7. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Parents and the District, and supersedes all prior understandings, whether oral or written, between the parties. Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns. IN WITNESS of this Agreement, the parties have signed this document on the dates written below. NOTE: Unless the child is living with only one parent or guardian, both parents must sign below. PARENT(S)
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAYTON ____________________________________ ________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Authorized District Official
____________________________________ Date: _______________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Date: _______________________________