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Board considers $55-per-sport fee with $100 cap and scholarships for athletics
Summary
Directors discussed a proposed per-sport participation fee; Director Mike Peterson suggested "$55.00 for each sport with a $100.00 cap and scholarship availability" and the superintendent will present enrollment and revenue projections at the next meeting.
The board discussed a possible athletic "pay-to-play" model at the June 22 meeting, with Director Mike Peterson (joined remotely) outlining a proposal intended to offset program costs. Director Peterson said he had "thought of $55.00 for each sport with a $100.00 cap and scholarship availability" and Superintendent Pete Peterson said he would prepare a report for the next meeting with preliminary revenue and projected student turnout.
Superintendent Peterson emphasized the proposal is preliminary and that he will model revenue using comparable districts. The board did not adopt a fee at this meeting; staff were directed to return with figures and projections for the next regular meeting so the board can consider impacts on participation and equity.
