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Board approves esports club for grades 7–12 after debate on funding precedent
Summary
The Luxemburg‑Casco board approved a school‑sanctioned esports club for grades 7–12, authorizing an initial start‑up budget of $4,694.44. Board members supported the club’s potential to engage students who are not reached by traditional athletics but raised questions about using district funds when other niche activities were self‑funded.
The Luxemburg‑Casco School District Board of Education approved the creation of an esports club for students in grades 7 through 12 and authorized an initial start‑up payment of $4,694.44 to purchase software and cover initial operating needs.
Proponents told the board the club is intended to reach students who do not participate in traditional athletics and to provide supervised, school‑based opportunities for teamwork, digital citizenship and college…
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