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Sheldon ISD considers NRG Stadium as graduation capacity outgrows district stadium

Sheldon ISD Board of Trustees · September 1, 2024
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Summary

Facing growing senior classes (projected ~962 graduates this year, more in future), the district presented NRG Stadium as a venue option with an estimated rental near $90,000 and total projected cost about $116,000; key issues include ticket limits, mandatory bussing and parking fees.

Sheldon ISD staff told the board that rising graduating classes are straining the capacity of the district stadium. Presenters estimated about 962 graduates for the coming ceremony and projected roughly 9,620 visitors if the district limited tickets to 10 per graduate.

To accommodate growth, staff proposed renting NRG Stadium for June 1, 2025, with an on-field…

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