No one's blind to today's economy, and Red Bluff Union High School administrators recently approved a $50 fee for students to participate in a sport to cut costs.
Rather than cut out sports programs like golf and tennis, Red Bluff Union High School opted to charge the sport fee instead, which will be limited to a $150 total and waived for students who have free or reduced lunch forms on file.
Do you think Red Bluff Union High School's new fall policy of paying a fee to play a sport is fair? Weigh in below.
Paying to Play Sports
Red Bluff Union High School Institutes $50 Fee Per Sport to Cut Costs
Trend Themes
1. Pay-to-play Sports Programs - There is an opportunity to innovate in creating affordable pay-to-play sports programs for students in schools facing budget constraints.
2. Waiving Fees for Low-income Students - Instituting fee waivers for low-income students presents a disruption to the pay-to-play model and offers an opportunity for non-profits to assist in funding.
3. Alternative School Funding Models - As school budgets continue to tighten, there is an opportunity to explore alternative funding models for extracurricular activities, such as corporate sponsorships or community donations.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Schools, both public and private, can innovate their funding models through alternative methods for their extracurricular activities.
2. Non-profits - There is an opportunity for non-profits to assist in funding pay-to-play programs, especially for low-income students who would benefit from fee waivers.
3. Corporate Sponsorship - Corporate sponsorship of extracurricular activities at schools can be a way for companies to give back to the community and increase their brand recognition.