Attention Sandhills Parents: 1st Semester Transportation Reimbursement
If you drive your student to school because a bus is not provided, it’s time to submit your mileage reimbursement claim for the first semester.
🗓️ DEADLINE:
Submit by January 6th, 2026 to the high school office or email to jaylee.simonson@sandhillsknights.org
2025 REIMBURSEMENT RATES:
The Nebraska Department of Education has set the 2025 state mileage rate at $0.70 per mile.
Regular Resident Students: $1.9950 per mile (285% of the state rate).
Enrollment Option Students: $0.9975 per mile (142.5% of state rate).
Note: Enrollment option students must qualify for free lunch to be eligible.
✅ SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:
To ensure your claim is approved, your form must include:
Student Names: List all students transported.
Daily Logs: Specific dates and total miles traveled (calculated for distances over 3 miles).
Signature: A signed statement confirming the report is true and correct.
See attached form to fill out!