Board raises adult athletic ticket prices by $1; game‑pass pricing also increased

The Southern York County School District Board of Education approved a one‑dollar increase in adult ticket prices for athletic events and voted to adjust game‑pass pricing for the 2025–26 school year.

Board members discussed the change at length, citing convenience, community access and the administrative costs of electronic ticketing and concessions. Some members urged caution to avoid discouraging attendance; others said the increase is small and long overdue.

Administration noted that many districts have higher ticket prices and that the district sells game passes that reduce per‑event costs for frequent attendees. The board discussed options for accepting electronic payments at events and asked administration to explore payment‑processing arrangements and whether processing fees should be passed on to purchasers.

After debate the board conducted a roll call vote and passed the ticket‑price resolution. The roll call recorded six votes in favor and three opposed. The board asked administration to follow up on electronic payment options and to consider how concessions and passes could be handled to ease cash handling at events.

The motion did not alter policy beyond pricing; athletics operations and ticketing procedures will be handled by the administration under existing authority.