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Board debates pay-to-play fees and declines to restore middle-school sports in current budget
Washington Township School District · March 16, 2026
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Summary
Board members discussed a pay-to-play model for athletics, with administrators saying middle-school sports are not budgeted to return this year because of cost; the board asked committees to explore options and accommodations for families.
Board members at the Washington Township budget retreat debated using pay-to-play fees to help close budget gaps and whether middle-school athletics should be restored.
A committee member recommended using pay-to-play to recoup costs and…
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