Elkhart Community Schools pause elementary athletic programs for upcoming school year

Elkhart Community Schools pause elementary athletic programs for upcoming school year

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Elkhart Community Schools pausing elementary athletics for upcoming school year

ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) – Elkhart Community Schools is pausing its elementary athletics program for the upcoming school year as the district reviews the program. In a letter sent to parents, the district said coaching costs alone exceed $250,000 per year, not including security, ticket staff, or the athletic director’s salary. District leaders said the pause is intended to refocus resources on classroom instruction and to make the programs more eff…