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Cabarrus VEX robotics seeks $200 per‑student registration to sustain program expansion
Summary
District VEX leaders proposed a $200 extracurricular registration fee per student to cover team registrations, event fees, shirts and extra equipment while keeping district subsidies; board members and staff emphasized need‑based scholarships and district support for students with financial need.
Cabarrus County Schools’ VEX robotics coordinator and STEM staff presented program growth and a proposed $200 per‑student extracurricular registration fee for the 2025–26 season at the May 5 board meeting.
Jennifer Callaghan (VEX coordinator and STEM coach) and program representatives told the board the county’s VEX program supported about 508 students this year across 27 teams, hosted 21 state events (including four state championships) and received roughly $93,450 in grants and donations.…
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