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Board hears requests for $175K net athletic budget increase and new coaching supplements
Summary
The finance presentation proposed a $175,000 year‑over‑year increase to athletics for FY27 (including $89,000 in supplement adjustments and $85,000 in supply/equipment increases) to cover new assistant supplements, playoff bonuses, officials, safety equipment and travel changes tied to region realignment.
Mister Pettit, Chief Financial Officer, told the board the combined increase for athletics across supplements and supplies is about $175,000 year‑over‑year, including $69,000 in supplement adjustments and $20,000 for playoff bonuses. He said the supply and equipment increase (about $85,000) covers officials, uniforms, travel, tournament dues and higher‑cost safety helmets.
Board members raised concerns about adding coaching roles while travel costs are rising because of region changes. One committee member said travel will increase significantly and urged caution about adding positions that increase recurring costs; another suggested a per‑athlete comparison and year‑to‑year supplements breakdown before the first reading. Pettit agreed to provide a detailed coach/supplement list to the board.
