Bristol High faces possible athletic budget deficit
Bristol officials warn the athletic department may run an $8,000 deficit after basketball season without extra town funding. The 1973-74 budget gives $38,000 for athletics, about half the requested amount, prompting four options from the superintendent and a heated committee discussion over ways to avoid cuts while balancing other programs. The committee plans further budget reviews and may discuss using event receipts or additional appropriation to keep programs running for students.