Monrovia Bulldog Athletics

As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year and athletic season, we want to inform the community of some upcoming changes that will begin this fall. Senate Bill 1 was passed in the Indiana Legislature on April 15, 2025. Property tax reform will create substantial funding cuts for public schools, and it is estimated that the Monroe-Gregg School District could lose over one million dollars in funding by 2028. The school district is working tirelessly to meet the challenges of operating with reduced resources, and one of the necessary decisions is that the athletic department will be required to cover 100% of the cost of transportation. In the past the majority of this cost was paid from the school corporation's Operations Fund. The estimated yearly transportation cost will be approximately $22,000 to the high school athletic department, and $8,500 to the middle school athletic department. It is not possible for either school's athletic department to remain solvent without a significant amount of additional revenue. As a result, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Monroe-Gregg School District will begin implementing an Athletic Participation Fee. The Participation Fee will be $70/season for high school athletes and $40/season for middle school athletes. The fee is required to be paid before an athlete participates in the first contest of his or her season. Multi-sport athletes will not be charged a fee beginning with the third season they participate in during a school year. We have tried to keep this fee as low as possible, while still offsetting the majority of the transportation cost to athletics. There are a number of athletic departments in Central Indiana that pay 100% of the transportation cost and charge a fee of $100-$200 per sport. In addition, once students have paid the participation fee, they will receive a complimentary 2025-2026 All-Sports Pass. This pass has a value of $40 for high school students and $25 for middle school students. Participation fees will NOT be collected by coaches. All fees should be paid online by credit or debit card. Go to the school corporation's athletic department website at www.monroviaathletics.com and cllick on "Registrations" on the link to the left. The direct link is https://monroviaathletics.com/Registrations The addition of a Participation Fee is not something that anyone takes lightly. It is unfortunately an expense that must be shared by all 18 of our athletic programs in Monrovia. My commitment to you and your children is that I understand the obligation to run a first-class athletic department that will provide our students opportunities to learn teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. Sincerely, Jon Regashus Athletic Director Monroe-Gregg School District