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Norwin board delays facility fee increases after community objections
Summary
After hours of public comment from volunteer youth sports leaders, the Norwin School District said it will delay proposed increases to facility rental fees until the 2027 school year, cap annual increases at 3% going forward and lower the stadium scoreboard fee from $150 to $100 per day.
The Norwin School District board said it will delay proposed fee increases tied to Policy 707 and ease planned changes after multiple community youth‑sports leaders warned the revisions would reduce access and raise costs for families.
Superintendent Dr. McCracken presented the proposed Policy 707 update, saying the district had not revised the policy or fee schedule since 2019 and that rising operating costs (utilities, maintenance, custodial supplies and added wear from extended use) drove the recommendation. He described a draft fee schedule with graduated, multi‑year increases and an annual percentage indexed going forward.
Community representatives — including Stash Gorski, Justin Ellsworth, Alissa Zombeck, Nathan Almond and Matt…
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