Sound Off: Pay to Participate in Moon Area Sports?

District officials at a meeting in April unveiled a proposal for a pay-to-participate program for the district's student athletes.

District spokeswoman Megan Edwards said the plan includes a $100 per student or $250 per family fee. Waivers would be available for disadvantaged families and the program would raise approximately $60,100 for the district's athletics department. 

The school board has taken no action on the proposal, which would be implemented as a cost-savings measure. 

School board members have said they intend to balance the district's 2013 , which must be posted for public viewing by May 30, with no tax increase. 

Budget projections have included $60.2 million in revenue and $61.5 million in district costs for 2013.

So what do you think of proposals for a pay-to-participate program at Moon Area School District? Is it necessary? How might it impact the district's athletics? We want your opinion: Tell us in the comments.