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Board highlights surge in athletic participation; booster club funds tickets and travel support

Stanfield SD 61 Board · March 17, 2026
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Summary

Board members reported athlete participation rising from about 95 to more than 150 in a week, praised community turnout at playoff games, and noted booster-club payments covering more than $700 in student tickets and a $270 contribution from Russ Crane toward supporters' travel.

Board members reported a rapid increase in athletic participation and credited strong community support for high attendance at playoff games.

A board member said the district went "from having about 95 athletes to over 150 in a week," and described plans for student-led cheering sections and increased student engagement. The booster club paid more than $700 for student tickets for booster night, and an individual identified as Russ Crane contributed $270 to help send supporters to early-week games.

Members praised volunteers and community turnout; no district budget commitments were announced for supplemental athletic expenses during the meeting.