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Bangor board approves new athletic ticket policy: students free, couples and grandparent passes added
Summary
The board approved allowing Bangor students (4K–12) free admission with ID, replacing the family pass with a $60 couples pass and adding a $15 grandparent pass for two people 60+, with administration estimating a modest annual revenue change.
The Bangor School Board approved changes to athletic ticketing that make Bangor students (4K–12) free with ID, replace the family pass with a $60 couples pass, and introduce a $15 grandparent pass for two people 60 and older.
Administration presented comparative ticketing data from conference districts and recommended free student admission to boost inclusion and attendance. Speaker 1 noted that, based on preliminary estimates, the revenue impact would be modest—roughly $6,000 annually—if the changes were adopted. Trustees discussed implementation details including whether to issue photo passes or require student ID, how to prevent misuse, and the scope (the policy will not apply to WIAA tournament events).
One trustee said free student admittance supports engagement and inclusion; others raised concerns about supervision and enforcement for younger students who might be dropped off. The board moved and approved the package of changes and specified there would be no refunds for passes already purchased this season. Administration said changes would take effect immediately for remaining events in the season and could be adjusted in future months if problems arise.
