What can I spend my funding on?
Resources and Programs provided by HCOS (Internal)
- HCOS Learning Camps
- HCOS Community Connections
- HCOS Learning Group Co-ops
- HCOS Computer/iPad lease
- HCOS K-9 Online Courses
- HCOS Grad Courses
- HCOS Travel & Outreach Programs
Resources and Programs by 3rd Party providers (External to HCOS)
- Classes, activities & lessons that are not part of HCOS
- Lesson provider must Criminal Record Check on file prior to the first lesson
- Educational subscriptions
- Activity books, workbooks, flash cards, educational games, lego, building blocks, etc...
- Kits
- Curriculum bundles
- PDF's & digital items
- Educational Memberships, such as Science World, Aquarium, Art Museums, etc...
- Recreational memberships, such as passes to a recreational center
- Art Supplies
- Printer ink and printer paper
- Textbooks
- DVDs
- Physical books and novels
- Head phones (max $100.00)
Allowable Equipment:
- Eligible “equipment” over $100 needs to have an Equipment Agreement signed by the parent (if under $100 it does NOT need an agreement).
- Examples of Eligible Equipment: Printer (max amt. $300 before taxes and warranty), Laminator, Binding machine (max amt. $100 after taxes), Tablet (max amt. $125.00 before taxes; no warranty) or Kindle
- Example of Non-Eligible Equipment: We are not able to purchase 3D printers or any printer over $300 (before taxes and warranty) and Binding Machines exceeding $100.00 (after taxes).
- Example of Eligible Equipment that does not need an Equipment Agreement signed: Printer under $100.00
- Must be approved by HCOS Teacher AND be included in student SLP – IMPORTANT
- Teacher must check and see if the family has sufficient funds in their budget
- Teacher must check and see if the family has all needed curriculum (The purchase should NOT put curriculum needs in jeopardy)
- The item must be a reasonable cost. If unsure, please ask Ted Gerk
- The item must be directly linked to a course they are enrolled in…as per student SLP