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PERRYTON ISD athletic staff propose online tickets and season passes; board raises equity and logistics concerns
Summary
Athletic and district staff proposed an online ticketing platform and annual athletic passes to reduce cash handling and speed reconciliation; board members raised concerns about older residents, cash access, potential effects on revenue and travel costs for teams.
PERRYTON ISD staff introduced a proposal to move to an online ticketing platform and to sell season athletic passes, citing safety, accounting and operational benefits. Board members and athletic staff discussed logistics, equity and travel costs for teams.
The athletic director (identified in the meeting as Josh) and the superintendent outlined proposals to provide a one-time athletic pass for the year (example prices discussed: $50 adult, $30 senior, $20 student) and to allow online single-game purchases via QR codes at gates. The district said moving away from cash reduces overnight cash transport and simplifies end-of-night reconciliations and auditing.
Board members asked how older patrons and people without bank cards would be served; the superintendent and staff said the district would run a transition campaign, keep a cash line for at least the first year and provide in-person assistance for those who need help. Staff also said the platform supports mobile payments (Apple Pay and similar) and instant deposit reporting for auditors.
The athletic director described travel-scheduling challenges that increase costs for sports such as soccer, where the district has few nearby nondistrict opponents and must travel longer distances and stay overnight for tournaments. Board members discussed the budget impact of overnight travel and limited pre-district scheduling, with staff noting individual tournaments can approach thousands of dollars in travel costs.
No board action was required at the meeting; staff said they would continue evaluating the platform, seek board input on rollout plans and consider options to avoid disenfranchising older patrons.
