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Athletics director reports growth in participation, unified athletics expansion and equipment needs

Beacon City School District Board of Education · February 9, 2026
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Summary

Michael Carfon, the district director for physical education and athletics, told the board that varsity teams earned a Section 9 School of Excellence award, unified athletics expanded to include middle‑school students, participation rose (fall participation 402→407; winter 284→307) and the department is seeking roughly $30,000 in budget increases for stipends, equipment and safety items.

Michael Carfon, the district director of physical education, athletics, health and recreation, gave the Beacon City School District board a review of athletics highlights, participation trends and recommended budget items.

Carfon said the district was one of seven Section 9 schools to receive a New York State School of Excellence award for varsity teams’ academic achievement and listed fall and winter team accomplishments: boys varsity soccer were division champions and section finalists; girls varsity soccer were division champions and semifinalists; track and field and swimming posted sectional qualifiers; and…

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