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Hockey co‑ops and ice‑rental costs prompt Title‑IX and budget questions
Summary
Board members asked why boys hockey costs are a large portion of athletic budgets; administrators said boys hockey is hosted locally with costly ice‑time rentals while girls participate in a co‑op at lower direct cost but transportation expenses were provided for both.
During the budget workshop, board members questioned the disproportionate cost of hockey within high school athletics and whether the budget treatment raises Title IX concerns.
Administration explained that girls’ hockey participates via a co‑op with Hampton and other schools, which charges a flat per‑player fee and carries many team expenses. Milford hosts the boys’ co‑op, and high ice‑time rental charges at the Milford Ice Pavilion account for a large share of boys hockey expenditures. Administration provided transportation cost figures: boys hockey about $3,938.50 and girls hockey about $5,392.87 (transportation totals cited in the presentation).
Board members asked whether Title IX is implicated. Administration said opportunities are being provided for female students via the co‑op and noted the district does not have sufficient female participation to field an internal team. Historical participation trends for girls hockey were discussed, including hosting arrangements and declining local numbers in prior years.
What’s next: Board members requested continued transparency on athletics budgets and co‑op arrangements and asked administration to ensure equitable access to sports opportunities.
