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Created on Friday, 02 March 2012 12:36

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The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education has long wanted to reduce the fees charged for participation in extra-curricular activities.  The District increased these fees in 2003 to their current levels.  Because of the reduction in funding for Illinois Schools, it has not been possible to reduce these fees and maintain our extra-curricular programs.

The good news is that in working with the Morrison Athletic Boosters, students now have a way to pay for those fees without parents or families incurring any additional expenses.  This year, the Boosters began using a "Scrip" program.  With this program, an individual purchases a card--that looks like a gift card--to use when purchasing items they would already be purchasing.  The company then gives the organization a percentage of the value of the card.  There is no additional cost to the individual for purchasing the Scrip card.

The booster organization has decided to split the profit from each card sold, so that the student would get credit for half of the profit and the Boosters would retain the other half.  There are cards for local gas, grocery, restaurant, and other businesses in Morrison, IL.  You can also purchase cards for National chains or even iTunes.

Click here to find a Scrip current order form and a complete list of participating businesses.

The percent that a business will give the Boosters varies from 1.5% to 30% of the value of the card.  The program will be more fully explained at Meet the Players on Friday, March 9, 2012, and cards will be available for purchase at the event.

An example of the way the Scrip program will work follows.  It takes a little preparation.

• An individual decides to rent a movie and get a carry-out pizza from Movie Magic.
• The person goes on line; prints the Scrip form; fills it out for Movie Magic; lists the name of the student who should get credit.
• The individual or student brings the form and cash or check to the Morrison High School office.
• The individual or student receives a Movie Magic card to use, as they would cash, at Movie Magic.
• Movie Magic gives the Boosters 30% of the value of the card.  This means that if the card were for $15, Boosters get $2.25, and the student would get $2.25 toward extra-curricular fees.

The total sales credit for each student will be calculated three times each year:  August 1, November 1, and February 15.  This total will then be credited to their account toward any extra-curricular fees owed by the student.  Any extra funds will be carried over to the next season or may be shared with a sibling.

By teaming with the Athletic Boosters, the District hopes to help families reduce the financial burden of participation in extra-curricular activities.  In these tough economic times, the District will continue to search for ways to continue offering excellent programs but reducing the financial stress on families.  Thank you to the Morrison Athletic Boosters for their support and cooperation in this opportunity.

My door is always open, and I look forward to hearing from you.  Feel free to call me at 815-772-2064 or e-mail me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Sincerely,
Suellen Girard

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