Parents are facing additional expenses for school. A survey reveals the average cost per parent is $531 for community school costs. This amount is for supplies and other expenses beyond what is needed for their own child. Some parents are being asked to contribute to classroom supplies.

Further details on this issue are available. Parents have expressed that they want to support their child's classroom, but the cost can be a challenge. The expenses seem to increase every year, according to parents.

More information on the survey and parent reactions can be found in a report by Tony Geftos.