With tight budgets and cuts in state funding, numerous school districts in Butler County have turned to imposing student activity fees and a “pay to play” model for sports.

Of the school district serving Butler County, five charge athletic fees and four do not.

Two of the districts only charge a fee for parking, with all other activities free from any charge.

The Butler School Board at its meeting Monday, is expected to vote on increasing its athletic fee from $60 to $75.

The board is also considering instituting a fee for other extra-curricular activities that incur costs including marching band, the Sequinettes and yearbook, though those changes have not yet been brought to the board for a vote.