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Deerfield Public Schools District 109

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Fee Information

2025-2026 Fees

Fees for the 2025-26 school year are due on or before July 1, 2025 and can be paid quickly and securely online through Family Access or by check at the District Office (517 Deerfield Road). Families can set up a payment plan for fees or apply for a fee waiver.

If you have questions about fees, payment plans or fee waivers, contact Rosa Castillo, District Office Receptionist at rcastillo@dps109.org or (847) 945-1844 x7221.

 

Fee Type

Applies To

Mandatory/Optional

Amount

Instructional and Technology Materials Fee

Kindergarten-8th Grade

Mandatory

$180 if paid on or before July 1, 2025

$205 if paid after July 1, 2025

Paid Bus Transportation (K-8)

1st Child

Optional

$710

2nd Child

$530

3rd Child

$530

Family Cap

$1,770

Early Learners Preschool Tuition

Half Day

Mandatory, if Registered

$5,900

Full Day

$11,250

 

Middle school incidental fees vary by grade level and are listed in Family Access. Fees for clubs, activities and sports are assigned throughout the year. 

 

Fee categories are:

Prorating Fees

A prorated refund of material and supply fees may be offered to families who move from the District during the school year. Note that transportation fees will not be refunded. Material and supply fees are waived for the remainder of the school year for students who move to the district after May 1. 

Nonpayment of Fees

Business Office staff will inform parents/guardians of late fees with at least three letters of delinquency. One final attempt to collect fees will be made via telephone by Business Office staff. Parents/guardians who have not responded to the above attempts will have their names, phone numbers, addresses, and delinquency information forwarded to a collection agency.

How to Pay Fees Online

If you need help with the RevTrak payment system, contact Business Manager Bennett Kostecki at bkostecki@dps109.org. 

Forgot Your Family Access Password?

If you forget your login information, you can reset your password by using the “Forgot Password” button. After you click that button, enter your login ID (yourfirstname.yourlastname) or your email address.

You’ll receive an email to the email address the District has on file with a link to reset your password. If you still need help, call the District office at 847-945-1844 or email skywardhelp@dps109.org.

Fee Waiver Guidelines & Forms

Deerfield Public School District 109 does not participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast or milk programs but does ensure that students who require such food programs are provided with meals.

Families qualify for free or reduced meals based on the current USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines.

Families who are not directly certified by the State of Illinois will need to complete the Fee Waiver Application to see if they qualify. One application/form per household needs to be completed each school year. Drop off completed forms to the District Office or email them to Rosa Castillo at rcastillo@dps109.org.