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Binghamton High students ask board to lower athletic admission price, restore cash option
Summary
Several Binghamton High School seniors, speaking during public comment, urged the board to reduce or eliminate a $4 adult admission fee (students currently $2) and to allow cash payments; presenters said more than 360 community signatures support the change.
A group of Binghamton High School seniors told the school board that the district’s online-only ticketing and $4 adult admission fee for games unfairly limits family attendance and student support.
"We just feel like the pricing is, like, not reasonable for many families," said Dave Martin, a high-school senior who spoke during the public-comment period on behalf of fellow athletes, asking the board to reconsider the $4 adult fee and the online-only payment requirement. Students said the district reduced student admission to $2 but adult tickets remain $4 and that many families rely on cash or loose change to attend.
The students said they gathered more than 360 petition signatures backing the change and described instances when students asked spectators to cover admission because they could not pay online.
Board members said they had seen the petition and would discuss the issue with district staff. "It's something we are talking about," Speaker 1 told the students and noted that an update would be provided in the future. Superintendent and board representatives said they would follow up through staff (reference to Miss Hampton and associated staff conversations).
The board did not take a formal vote during the meeting; it acknowledged the students’ request and said staff would examine the petition and options for payment and pricing.
