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Scobey board approves activity pass and gate prices, adds $25 per-sport participation fee
Summary
After debate about rising referee and program costs, the board set activity and gate prices for 2026–27 and approved an amended motion adding a $25 minimum per-sport participation fee, with discussion of scholarship options for families in need.
The Scobey K-12 Schools board voted to set gate and activity pass prices for the 2026–27 school year and amended the motion to add a $25 per-sport participation fee to help offset rising costs for referees and program expenses.
"So I increased it from 8 to 10," the interim AD said while explaining the gate/activity-pass adjustments and the rationale tied to referee fees. Board members debated whether a participation fee might deter families and discussed possible scholarship routes from local organizations such as the Lions Club to assist students who could not pay.
One board member proposed the $25 fee as a minimum and argued it would not be prohibitive even for multi-sport athletes; others stressed the fee could vary by sport given equipment and travel differences. The board approved the amended motion and recorded affirmative votes.
Members said the fee would be collected at sign-up (not at the gate) and could be offset by existing fundraisers or scholarship donations when necessary. The action takes effect for the 2026–27 school year as approved at the June meeting.
