CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — As students prepare to return to school, parents at Tyner Academy are expressing outrage over a 280% increase in cheerleading fees.
The school’s principal, Rashaad Williams, said the additional money is intended to cover expenses for cheer camp and gym memberships.
However, the steep rise in costs has sparked concern among parents and school board members.
Karitsa Jones, a member of the Hamilton County School Board, questioned whether all Tyner Academy families could afford the new fees…