Tuition Waiver

November 21st, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Vienna Grade School #55 in the County of Johnson, State of Illinois, that a public hearing will be held on December 9th, 2024, at 6:00 at the Board Room of the Vienna Public School District #55, 310 North 3rd Street, Vienna, IL 62995. The public hearing will focus on the application for a waiver of Section 105 ILCS 5/10-20.12a of the School Code, allowing nonresident children of all full-time and part-time employees of Vienna High School #13-3 and school resource officers assigned to work at Vienna High School District 13-3 to attend Vienna Grad School 55 schools and to charge less than 110% of the per capita tuition charge. Specifically, the District will not charge tuition for such students.  In lieu of per capita tuition, Vienna Grade School #55 will claim the students on their enrollment count and/or for average daily attendance as applicable. The length sought for the waiver will be five (5) years beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting is open to the public and any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony regarding the waiver is welcome. Written comments are also welcome.

Please contact Dr. Greg Frehner at 618-658-8286 with any questions.