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Parent and sponsors urge more equitable meal support and supplemental pay for non‑athletic activities
Summary
A Junction City parent told the board her debate team son had to pay substantial out‑of‑pocket costs for food while traveling to state forensic competition; sponsors and board members discussed the district’s $5 per‑student athletic meal stipend, fundraising reliance for non‑athletic clubs, and frozen supplemental pay for coaches and sponsors.
A parent told the board that her son, a Junction City High School student who competes in debate and forensics, paid hundreds of dollars during a state tournament because only a small set of meals were provided. “He also spent a hundred and $25 on food at States because he was only provided with 3 meals,” the parent said during public comments, asking the board to consider better meal support for non‑athletic activities so students who cannot afford extra spending can still participate.
Board members and staff explained the district’s current…
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