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District proposes staffing-ratio approach for activities instead of broad level cuts; could save about $100K–$200K
Summary
Athletics and activities staff proposed using participation-based staffing ratios and other revenue measures rather than eliminating activity levels across schools. The district estimated conservative savings of about $100,000 and up to $200,000 under some scenarios and discussed Title IX and equity implications.
Robbinsdale activities and athletics staff presented a plan April 22 to reduce district costs tied to extracurriculars by aligning coach staffing to actual student participation — rather than by eliminating entire schedule levels across schools — and by pursuing revenue options such as increased admissions, ticket packages and sponsorships.
Athletic directors and activities staff described initial considerations presented in March — which had included potential elimination of some activity levels — and said that approach would have uneven impacts across…
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