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Board approves new pay-to-play fee: $200 per high-school athlete, $100 for middle school, $500 family cap
Summary
The board voted to change athletic participation fees to $200 per high-school student (up $50), $100 for middle school and a family cap not to exceed $500, with administrators saying the change will simplify collection and may encourage multi-sport participation.
The Waterloo Board approved a revised pay-to-participate athletic-fee structure for 2026–27: $200 per high-school athlete (up from $150), $100 for middle-school athletes, and a family cap not to exceed $500. Superintendent explained the change would allow payment up front and reduce roster-check issues that left some coaches responsible for collections.
The superintendent acknowledged the change is a $50 increase for families with a single high-school athlete but said it could reduce per-family costs for children who play multiple sports and would help administrative collection. A board member added that the structure may encourage students to play more than one sport because of the capped cost. The motion passed by roll call.
