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Community Education Policies
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When enrolling in a Shakopee Community Education program, participants agree to the following:I hereby release, absolve and hold harmless Shakopee Community Education and School District #720, its officers, employees and agents from any damage resulting from an injury incurred by me or my child while participating in the above mentioned programs. I understand Shakopee Community Education and School District #720 assumes no responsibility before during or after the program. By enrolling in the class, I am allowing photos or videotapes of my me or child to be displayed publicly in school district publications or communications.
Policy FAQ
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How will I know if a class is still running?
We will only notify you if a class is filled, canceled and/or changed. Assume your class will be held unless you are notified.
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What is the refund policy?
Full refunds will be given when community education cancels a class. If you cancel your registration one week BEFORE the class begins, we will refund you the class fee, less a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be given on or after the class/event start date.
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What is the fee reduction policy?
Fees for community education adult and youth enrichment classes may be reduced if you are a District 720 resident. For families experiencing financial hardship, each immediate family member may receive up to a 50% fee reduction on one eligible Community Education class per catalog. Fees will not be reduced for trips, tours, college classes or driver's education.
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Please describe reasonable accommodations
Shakopee Community Education provides reasonable accommodations for individuals to effectively participate in classes, programs and events. If you or your child requires support or assistance to participate and/or communicate during a class, program or event, please contact Community Education at 952.496.5029. To allow ample time for us to meet your needs, contact us at least three weeks prior to the activity start date. Examples include sign language interpreter, support person to provide assistance for a child, assistive listening kit, accessible meeting location, etc.
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Is there a Youth Enrichment late pick-up fee?
Participants must be picked up by a responsible adult as soon as the scheduled class/activity time is over. A $5.00 fee will be charged and invoiced after 15 minutes and $2.50 for each additional five minutes that the child remains in class. The late pick-up fee will be enforced no matter who is scheduled to pick up your child.
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What is the inclement weather policy?
When severe weather affects the regular school day, daytime Community Education activities or classes that meet immediately after school are also cancelled. Evening activities may be held if there is significant improvement in weather conditions. In that situation, participants will be contacted by Community Education regarding class status. -
Are tax credits available?
Minnesota K-12 Education Subtraction and Credit offers education tax subtraction and credit for families whose children participate in after school enrichment programs. Some community education classes qualify for this program. Some of the qualifications include:- only the cost of the instruction qualifies for subtraction or credit
- in order to apply for the credit or deduction, families must have evidence they have paid the amount indicated.
If you have questions, please call the Minnesota Individual Income Tax Division at 1.800.652.9094.
