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Parents and students press Calipatria Unified trustees for more football funding
Summary
At the May 30 special meeting, students and parents urged the board to increase the high school football budget for new uniforms, practice gear and equipment; parents requested a $10,000 increase and other program supports. Board members said they would analyze options including an open purchase order and matching funds after fundraising.
Students and parents urged the Calipatria Unified School District Board of Trustees on May 30 to increase funding for the high school football program to replace worn equipment and buy new uniforms. Ms. Tanya Solorio told trustees the team needs new jerseys and practice gear, saying they should "increase the football budget to be able to buy new uniforms." Parents and students also described low-quality equipment that "doesn't last past the season."
Speakers requested specific items: Mr. Stewart asked for a new sled; parent Teanna Whitt requested an additional $10,000 for the program and proposed a weightlifting program; Carmen Pankratz asked the board to consider a zero period to give athletes more practice time. These requests came during the public forum portion of the May 30 special meeting.
Trustee Michael Fong, after the board reconvened from closed session, said the board would "dive into a deeper analysis of the football program" and suggested staff could explore using an open purchase order and matching any funds the program secures through fundraising. No formal appropriation or vote on the football funding was taken at the meeting.
Next steps noted by the board were limited to further analysis and potential follow-up at a future meeting; no change to the district budget was adopted on May 30.
