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Board continues policy allowing enrolled students free admission to home athletic events
Summary
The board approved continuing the practice of admitting enrolled Aitkin High School students to home athletic events at no cost (musicals and certain section games excluded); members noted ticket averages around $5 and that concession revenue partly offsets gate receipts.
Board members discussed the district's previous practice of allowing students enrolled in Aitkin High School free admission to home athletic events. Staff and members noted the regular ticket price (about $5 per person for many events) and the difficulty of tracking student attendance and gate revenue when family passes or concession purchases also occur. One board member said the policy encourages student attendance and community involvement, noting it often brings more kids to events than charge-based admission.
The board moved to continue allowing enrolled students free admission to home athletic events, with the exception of musicals (and subject to agreed clarifications about section games and special events). The motion was seconded and passed with all members voting yes.
