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Football programs report about $55,000 from fundraiser held without prior approval

What happened
Minutes disclose that OMS and OHS football ran a June 2-21 text-to-donate fundraiser without prior approval and netted about $55,000 to split for equipment, practice packs and team supplies.
Why it matters to families
The after-the-fact disclosure identifies a breakdown in the district’s fundraiser approval process involving a material amount of student-activity money.
The evidence
The July 16 consent agenda lists the fundraiser as non-approved, states its dates and approximate proceeds, and the Board approved the consent agenda 4-0.
The source
Approved minutes of the July 16, 2026 regular meetingSee the full record for Owensboro Independent School District.
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