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Board reviews athletics costs and weighs higher or tiered participation fees
Summary
Staff told the board that the district charges $125 per sport while actual per‑athlete costs vary widely (several hundred to more than $2,000); board members discussed sliding scales, family caps and protecting access for low‑income students.
The East Brunswick Board of Education reviewed a detailed per‑sport cost breakdown on March 24 showing that the district’s flat $125 participation fee covers only a small portion of actual expenses.
Presenter Joe gave the accounting: "Currently, it's $1.25," he said (referring to $125); the presenter and board members explained that sports incur both direct costs (coaches, supplies, officials) and…
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