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Parent urges board to address rising cheer costs for middle-school athletes
Hamblen County Board of Education · April 14, 2026
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Summary
A Meadow View Middle School parent told the Hamblen County Board of Education that cheerleading costs — $676 for uniforms plus travel and other expenses — are burdensome for families on free or reduced lunch, and asked the board to explore funding options.
During public comment at the April 14 meeting, Meadow View Middle School parent Tony Strazulo urged the board to help reduce the financial burden of cheerleading on families.
“My daughter is a cheerleader … this year, that fee obligation totaled $676 in…
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