Instrument maintenance fee under consideration at H-M-S

A maintenance fee for school-owned musical instruments and possible increases in admission prices to War Eagle Conference athletic events were discussed this month by the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn school board.

Music instructors recently met with Superintendent Patrick Carlin to discuss charging a maintenance fee to cover the cost of instrument repairs. The fee would be charged to students who rent instruments from the school.

A sample form reviewed by the board suggests a fee of $70. Discussion was held on whether the amount would be capped at $70, and if the fee would be less if a student only...