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Pembroke presents FY26 athletics budget: participation high, costs rise for officials, ice and transportation
Summary
The Pembroke administration reviewed the FY26 athletic budget, highlighting strong participation rates, rising contracted services (especially ice rentals and officials), and ongoing savings set aside for turf replacement.
Pembroke school officials presented the proposed fiscal year 2026 athletics budget at the March 25 meeting, telling the school committee the program shows high student participation even as certain costs rise.
Why it matters: Athletics are a major activity at Pembroke High School, with participation that district staff say supports student leadership, academics and community engagement. Rising costs for officials, facility rentals and transportation are increasing pressure on the program’s operating and revolving accounts.
Key points - Participation: district presenters said fall season participation was about 40% of students, winter participation reached approximately 45% (above a five-year average of 34%), and overall…
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