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Board hears debate over county paying off booster-club athletic debt; no vote at study session
Summary
Board members discussed a draft resolution urging the Sumner County Commission to consider paying outstanding athletic booster-club debts. The session produced competing views about fairness, precedent and which debts, if any, to prioritize; no board vote was taken.
The Sumner County Board of Education held an extended discussion Feb. 4 about a draft resolution requesting that the Sumner County Commission consider paying outstanding athletic booster-club debt for several high schools.
Board member Mr. Evans introduced the resolution and said he wanted to prompt discussion with commissioners and stakeholders. Director of Schools (remarks by staff) and other board members reviewed records showing district capital contributions and amounts the district or booster clubs contributed to athletic complexes and facilities across the county. Staff said the district cannot itself give money to 501(c)(3) student support…
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