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Board approves $60,000 transfer to athletics to maintain sports offerings
Summary
To preserve athletics programs amid rising officials and transportation costs, the Canton Local Board approved a $60,000 transfer from the general fund to the athletics fund, matching last year's transfer, and discussed constraints on raising ticket prices.
At the June 8 meeting the board moved to transfer $60,000 from the general fund to the athletics fund to cover the rising costs of officials, supplies and transportation for extracurricular sports.
Board members said league-set ticket prices limit the district's ability to recover costs, and noted that officials are retiring, contributing to higher officials' fees. The superintendent and staff said the $60,000 transfer is the same amount the district has used in recent years to sustain athletic offerings.
There was discussion about whether ticket-price increases would be feasible or equitable and about posting coaching openings broadly; members asked staff to ensure postings receive adequate public notice.
The motion was moved and seconded; the transcript records no roll-call tally but shows no recorded objections during the meeting audio.
