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Board discusses gate-admission options, fundraising for Marching Mustangs and cheer travel
Summary
During the July 23 meeting Lynchburg-Clay officials discussed possible staff season passes, corporate sponsorships to offset game costs, and upcoming fundraisers for the Marching Mustangs and cheerleaders; no formal ticketing policy change was adopted.
At the July 23 meeting the board heard a discussion about athletics gate admissions and fundraising. Mrs. Godby told the board she, Mr. Zink, Mr. Sexton and Mr. Faust have been discussing gate admissions at athletic events and that Mr. Faust was considering a staff season pass, offered at a reduced rate to staff and immediate family, as an alternative to allowing free admission for staff families. Mrs. Godby said that any decision to charge staff for admission would not take effect until the 2025–26 school year.
Board members and administration discussed possible ways to restructure athletic ticket sales and the potential for corporate sponsorships to help cover the costs of hosting games and tournaments. The discussion was exploratory; no motion or vote to change gate-admission policy was taken during the meeting.
Mr. Warner announced a Marching Mustangs preview and dinner fundraiser on Friday, July 26, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m., to benefit the music boosters. He also noted a fundraiser to support Lynchburg-Clay cheerleaders who qualified for a national competition; that event is scheduled for Aug. 9, 2024, at the Lynchburg Fire House from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to raise travel funds for the team to attend a competition in Orlando, Florida.
Why it matters: The board's discussion signals the district is examining ways to manage event costs and revenue while balancing staff access and community support for extracurricular programs. Any ticketing change would require board approval before taking effect.
