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KPSAA executive board weighs modest increases to activity admission fees
Summary
At an April 14 work session, KPSAA President Jesse Settlemyer proposed raising suggested admission fees (adults $8→$10, students $2→$3 and some per-parent charges) citing district budget uncertainty; the board agreed to place the proposal on the next General meeting agenda for further consideration.
President Jesse Settlemyer raised a proposal at the Kenai Peninsula School Activities Association (KPSAA) Executive Board work session on April 14 to modestly increase suggested admission gate fees for school activities.
Settlemyer pointed to what other districts charge and the district's uncertain fiscal outlook as the rationale for the changes. The draft adjustments on page 19 of the General Activities Policies would raise adult admission from $8.00 to $10.00 and student admission from $2.00 to $3.00. The proposed schedule in meeting materials also lists seniors (over 65) at $5.00, preschool free if accompanied by a parent, families $20.00, and parents of the home team moving from $2.00 to $3.00 per parent, per game.
Board members discussed balancing additional program revenue against keeping events accessible. The minutes state the board "do[es] not want the gate to be prohibitive to event attendance." After discussion, the board directed that the item be included on the General meeting agenda for further consideration and potential action.
No formal fee change was adopted at the work session; the matter was discussed for referral and further review at the General meeting. The work session record does not specify implementation details such as effective date or whether individual schools would retain flexibility to set lower prices.
The board approved the work session agenda by motion (Dan Beck moved; Megan Smith seconded) and adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
