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Parent asks Henderson County board for more support for Lexington High School track team
Summary
During public comment at the May 14 meeting, parent Chrissy Burvis praised the LHS track team's season, detailed fundraising shortfalls and said students often lacked an on-campus track for practice. She urged the board to consider additional support for athletics and extracurriculars.
Henderson County — Chrissy Burvis, a parent of a Lexington High School student, used the board’s May 14 public-comment period to urge the board to increase support for the school’s track team.
Burvis told the board the team "had an awesome year" and credited coach LaMarcus Bowles for year-round practices and community engagement. She said the team raised about $1,500 at a car wash to cover state meet expenses but had begun the season with a fundraising goal of $8,000 and that students spent time traveling to other facilities because "they don't even have a track to practice on." She asked the board to consider providing additional support so student-athletes would spend less time fundraising and more time training.
The chair thanked her for coming forward. The transcript does not show a board response to her specific requests during the meeting.
Why it matters: Burvis’ remarks highlight gaps in local athletic support and fundraising burdens placed on students and families; the board may consider those needs when prioritizing future budget or facility work.
