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I asked my wife about this as she was PTA president when my kids were in HS and my son was playing baseball. Seems it is more widespread than I thought as my nephew was asked to do the same thing when he was in HS, which was about 5 yrs ago. Our BB coach asked for a $200 donation to the team from each player. My wife of course refused to pay, seeing as we'd done fund raising the previous 2 years without the need of a 'donation'. She also knew it was illegal for him to ask for such a donation and when pressured by other parents said she'd be happy to take it up with the Superintendent's Council, of which she was a part. Pay to play is not legal in public schools, at least not ours. YMMV.
To the original poster, you may want to check into what the school district policy says about fund raising for athletics.
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Scott
'78 SC mit Sportomatic - Sold
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