SEQUIM — New rental rates for Sequim School District’s facilities and fields have been proposed with many prices less than initial increases in July.

However, some groups that paused or moved events say they’ll have to stick with the changes or amend plans due to higher costs.

School staff first met with nonprofits, businesses and community groups on July 29 about proposed updates to 2019 rates for usage of spaces, such as the Sequim High School auditorium and football stadium. After hearing concerns from the groups, the rates were paused for 60 days on July 31 so staff could meet with the groups about their concerns.

“We are really working to be responsive from what we’ve heard,” Superintendent Regan Nickels said at the Sept. 15 school board meeting.

Initially, 41 renters were invited

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