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Beloit considers co-ops and cuts to close athletics shortfall; middle-school sports targeted for savings

School District of Beloit Board of Education · April 7, 2026
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Summary

Athletics director presented options — modest per-program supplements, expanded facility rentals/fundraising, co-oping programs with neighboring districts or eliminating middle-school sports — as trustees weigh how to close a district budget gap while preserving student participation.

Athletic director (Mr. Gratz) told trustees the district’s athletics spending has declined from roughly $318,000 in prior years to a proposed baseline near $255,000 and outlined options to reconcile the gap.

Mr. Gratz said modest additions (about $5,000 per program) could blunt some shortfalls but rising costs for…

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