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Board discusses coach stipends and options to reduce middle‑school cuts, approves stipend item
Summary
Board members debated after‑school sports stipends amid parent concerns about students being cut from teams. Staff said PTO funded stipends last year and cited referee shortages; the board approved the stipend agenda item and discussed expanding non‑cut opportunities and facility options.
Board member speaker 5 asked the board to discuss stipends for after‑school sports coaches to reduce the chance students are cut from teams and to expand playing opportunities in middle school. The board pulled the consent item for separate discussion and then approved it after staff and board exchange.
"Middle school is a prime opportunity for us to offer up that opportunity for kids to play sports and to experience new things," speaker 5 said, urging the board to investigate non‑cut models and regional coordination. Staff explained the PTO donated $6,000 in 2023–24 to fund coaching stipends and referee fees and noted current referee shortages increase costs. Board members suggested exploring expanded offerings (boys' and girls' lacrosse, dance, esports) and alternative facilities to increase capacity for rosters.
