General Information

 

Participation in certain West Johnston High School Bands & Ensembles activities, including but not limited to Marching Band and Color Guard, may require the payment of Incidental Expenses ("IE") to offset costs associated with participation. These expenses may include, but are not limited to, instructional fees, uniforms, equipment, transportation, meals, music, event registration, and other program-related costs.

 

Unless otherwise specified, the total Incidental Expense amount is not required to be paid in full at the beginning of the season. Instead, payment obligations are divided into scheduled installments, with due dates established by the West Johnston BPA and/or the Band Directors. Participants and their families are responsible for ensuring that all scheduled payments are made by the published deadlines.

 

Each participating student's Incidental Expense Account will reflect all assessed charges, payments received, and any eligible credits earned through approved fundraising activities.

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Fundraising Credit Opportunities

 

Students and their families may have the opportunity to earn fundraising credits that could be applied toward eligible Incidental Expense balances. Participation in fundraising activities is voluntary unless otherwise stated.

 

Approved fundraising opportunities may include, but are not limited to:

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• Participation in the RaiseRight Gift Card Program

• Assistance with getting trophy sponsorships for our major marching band held annually in October

• Volunteer service at approved Lenovo Center or Walnut Creek events (participants must meet all applicable age and eligibility requirements, including a minimum age of 16 years unless otherwise specified)

 

Additional fundraising opportunities may be offered throughout the year at the discretion of the West Johnston BPA. Examples include, but are not limited to, Miss Debbie's apple sales, chocolate bar sales, special fundraising campaigns, and other approved events.

 

Fundraising credits will be recorded in the student's Incidental Expense Account and may be applied in accordance with the policies established by the state laws, Johnston County School Board, and the West Johnston BPA. The availability, amount, eligibility, and application of fundraising credits are subject to change without prior notice.

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Financial Responsibility

 

Participation in fundraising activities does not guarantee that all Incidental Expenses will be offset. Any remaining balance after the application of eligible fundraising credits remains the financial responsibility of the student and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

 

The West Johnston BPA reserve the right to modify payment schedules, fundraising opportunities, eligibility requirements, and Incidental Expense policies as necessary to support the operational needs of the program.