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Parents urge Lamar County School District to cap extracurricular fees after cheer costs balloon
3792346 · June 10, 2025
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Summary
A parent told the board that Oak Grove Middle School cheerleading required nearly $2,400 per child this year and called on the district to cap out-of-pocket expenses and increase accountability for extracurricular pricing.
A parent urged the Lamar County School District board to act after rising extracurricular costs left some students unable to participate.
The comment matters because parents said mandatory out-of-pocket expenses are creating socioeconomic barriers to sports and activities across the district.
During public comment, a parent described the cost of one…
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