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Athletics director cites rising officials, police detail and equipment costs; board asks for line‑item breakdown
Summary
Athletic Director Eric Hall told the board that officials’ contract increases, police detail, ambulance coverage and equipment/supply price rises are driving an approximately $84,000 increase in the co‑curricular and athletics article; the board asked for a detailed dollar breakout of officials, supplies and dues.
Athletic Director Eric Hall outlined the athletics and co‑curricular budget pressures facing RSU 5, citing external contract increases and safety costs as primary drivers of the proposed rise in Article 4.
Hall said officials’ compensation rose under a multi‑year contract that took effect in fall 2023 and that the district pays association fees for assigners, rentals (for example, indoor track facility rental), awards and…
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