Limestone County Gold Card holders can anticipate paying a one-time fee for the admission passes after school board members discussed the issue Tuesday at their regularly scheduled meeting.

The cards allowing free admission to sporting events are for anyone 65 and older, and cost nothing right now except a trip to the central office.

Limestone County Superintendent Dr. Tom Sisk said the issue revolved around the costs and expenses associated with athletic programs. School principals and athletic directors expressed concern about the cards because the only standard for obtaining or using a card is the age limit, meaning more than one person is likely using the card.

“We don’t know if there’s a problem, but we suspect … people are passing it to others who don’t meet 65 (years or older) age requirement,” he said. “We are not out to inconvenience anybody but we are out to hold people accountable.”

Board members and Limestone County transportation director Rusty Bates exchanged suggestions, ranging from asking for photo identification when the cards are presented to making the cards have a picture of the card carrier on them.