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Board reviews athletics costs, ASB revenue and pay-to-play options amid budget pressure
Summary
Finance staff broke down varsity vs. JV costs, noted the levy and ASB funds cover most athletics costs, and the board agreed to invite coaches and parents to the budget workshop to discuss pay-to-play and program priorities.
Finance staff presented a line-item comparison showing varsity costs (equipment, uniforms, repairs, benefits and officials) materially exceed JV costs; an initial estimate for 25-26 placed varsity at roughly $210,000 and JV near $20,000. "If all the costs remain the same, it would probably be looking more about 210,000 for varsity and about 20,000 for JV," the presenter said during the briefing.
Board members asked whether eliminating JV teams would produce significant savings and were told some costs (field maintenance, paint, facility upkeep) are fixed and that coach shortages are frequently managed through job sharing. Staff explained ASB gate and concession revenues are recorded in ASB accounts and are used to offset program costs, not to directly subsidize the general fund. Members agreed to schedule coaches and parents for the next budget workshop to solicit input before adopting any pay-to-play or team-count changes.
