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Board approves $5,000 sponsorship for KKC Route 66 Little League after trustees discuss eligibility
Summary
Following public comment from league president Ben Salgado, the board approved a $5,000 sponsorship to help cover registration and uniforms for low-income families, while trustees asked staff to clarify eligibility, the scope of funds and reporting requirements for such sponsorships.
After public comment from Ben Salgado about the needs of KKC Route 66 Little League on the West Side, the board discussed a $5,000 sponsorship request to help cover registration fees, uniforms and equipment for students who cannot afford the $150 participation fee.
Trustees voiced support for increasing access but asked for clearer guidelines to ensure funds cover district students and to avoid setting a precedent without equitable processes for other community groups. Trustee Medina asked that the sponsorship specifically cover registration fees so up to about 33 students could receive district-funded assistance, and requested applicants provide details on what the per-player fee covers (uniform, registration, equipment).
Trustee Tillman moved and the board approved a $5,000 sponsorship for KKC; motion carried by majority vote. Trustees asked staff to clarify eligibility criteria and ensure the sponsorship explicitly serves district students, and to return reporting on how sponsorship funds are used.
