Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Education Funding topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Athletics funding: coaches and boosters say community donations can’t cover all costs; board considers greater district support
Summary
In a March 27 study session, CUHS Associate Principal Justine Felton and athletic staff outlined team budgets, donations and gaps (athletics requested $155,000 for recurring items in 2023–24). Coaches and board members discussed potential increased district support as local fundraising strains families and teams.
During a March 27 study session, CUHS Associate Principal Justine Felton and Athletic Director John Studer laid out how athletics are funded at the high school: teams now rely heavily on ASB and parent fundraising for equipment and travel after district budget reductions in 2008 shifted more costs to teams.
Felton presented ASB rules and legal guidance (FCMAT) for handling public fundraising and explained that ASB money is public funds intended to support student activities. The presentation included figures: athletics requested roughly $155,000 in recurring items in 2023–24, and recent donations included SPI ($2,500), Les Schwab ($1,250) and Sports Booster funds ($9,500 divided among teams). Coaches and trustees described the community as 'tapped out' and discussed options for modest district support for facility and travel items.
Trustees expressed appreciation for the depth of the report and asked staff to consider options to ease community burden, particularly for facility needs that hinder participation. The board did not take immediate action but asked staff to carry the issue forward for future budget planning.
