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Athletics director warns of rising costs, heavy booster reliance for RSU 06 sports and activities
Summary
Athletic director Eric Curtis told the advisory committee officials’ fees, security and facility rentals are driving higher costs and that booster clubs supply much of the funds for uniforms, practices and travel; officials’ pay will rise from $97.50 to $101 per contest and pool/ice rates are increasing.
Eric Curtis, RSU 06 athletic and activities director, told the Budget Advisory Committee that three budget lines — purchase services (officials, security, facility rentals), supplies and transportation — carry the bulk of athletics and activities costs, and that many routine expenses are covered by separate booster organizations rather than the school operating budget.
Curtis detailed specific pressures: officials are paid $97.50 per varsity contest this year and the rate will increase to $101 next year; Cumberland County deputy…
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