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Swope told the subcommittee she had seen a photograph of both teams kneeling and said she “only saw positive support for their devotion.” She asked whether the school had taken any repercussions or corrective action and whether the district would support similar voluntary prayer in future school events.

A meeting official answered from the dais that no repercussions had been taken following the incident. The official confirmed there was no disciplinary action recorded related to the photo during the meeting’s public‑comment response.

Swope also referenced recent state debate elsewhere, noting that on Sept. 1, 2025 a Texas law (she identified it as Senate Bill 11) was described in national discussion as allowing certain voluntary prayer policies in Texas schools; she said she was raising the topic to highlight broader public interest in school prayer policies.

The meeting record shows only the question and the subcommittee response that no discipline was imposed; the subcommittee did not take action or vote on any policy change regarding student expression or prayer at school events during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Athletics Board Sub-Committee Meeting 9-22-2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident raised a question at the Sept. 22 Conewago Valley athletics subcommittee meeting about a photo showing opposing teams kneeling in prayer after a football game; the board indicated there were no repercussions for the students.","taxTitle","Conewago Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",38746,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6458576,"Conewago Valley weighs second turf field, farm site and turf replacement as grass fields deteriorate",0,1516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811972-c678972e9932fbd5a2b35dc99a315e37&start=1516&end=1516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811972-c678972e9932fbd5a2b35dc99a315e37/thumbnail_1516000.jpg","/articles/6458576/Pennsylvania/Conewago-Valley-weighs-second-turf-field-farm-site-and-turf-replacement-as-grass-fields-deteriorate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458576-dac60c56002dcc3f7550e8bd79dd4dfc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770666916&Signature=XctyHQ7JZDmKgVxm0b5GwCbp1LIG0jC68CrEi1lXNM5o1ypOzos--Ov6jwUDqJKiZOWYrrpaoJO5OrdnxjWFqPyaReGFnHkshkwokRmVezgLzLStNDqpi2k~nL4QQBJAmKRn2ZaXUzzftUeQ-3xSCONQWpIHem9cMmT8npR1qHJWsBtM6O3LFM6bvFitErH8RN5LQqPnGtl8wqyEQFlkvypsXT4S23-X9fclrFjIgLwDDAnzS33XjZZYnb-OYt1eF-6Tl6xUFA5gO7h4C4r-3N2uhQp36p5YQjzNmwG7P0JNKW2E~GOEfVGmmwduNpp~xLDwo0nXvIOGWH0aj8y6tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a Sept. 22 Conewago Valley School District Athletics Subcommittee meeting, athletics staff outlined mounting demand on school‑owned grass fields from travel teams, boosters and community users and discussed options including a second turf field, renovation of existing turf and using district farm property for additional playing fields.

Henderson said heavy use across seasons—fall, spring and summer—has left district grass fields worn and that the district must balance community rentals against preserving varsity facilities for student athletes. He told the subcommittee that prior rate increases have not meaningfully reduced outside demand and that staff are reviewing cost structures for seasonal versus per‑use pricing.

Henderson cited a commonly used maintenance benchmark from a turf/grass vendor that a grass field reaches a point of heavy wear after about 75 events (practices and games). He also noted the district’s main turf will be due for replacement in roughly five years and that the track is about one year behind that timetable.

The group discussed a past rendering from Trac Turf and Court for a multipurpose turf project near the middle school (handout provided); Henderson said the original permitting on that proposal has lapsed and staff will need to research permitting, costs and capital‑planning options before advancing the project again.

Board members and staff debated farm property as an alternate site. Henderson said the farm has usable open space and soil that appears productive, but that parking, utilities and lighting at the farm could limit it to daytime use unless the district invests further. He suggested a phased approach—adding leveled grass fields at the farm as a lower‑cost initial step—before considering a fully turfed complex.

The committee discussed replacement and installation costs. Board member Joel referenced a nearby district project with a turf replacement price of about $600,000 (he said the West Perry project cost roughly that amount, including a base pad that had not been installed previously). Henderson said a full turf replacement and related infrastructure would require capital planning, permits and likely a campaign or bonding strategy.

Public commenters spoke in favor of an additional turf field. Cole Weaver, who identified himself during public comment, said worn grass has caused injuries for his team and argued for turf to provide reliable practice surfaces and reduce maintenance burden on staff. Garrett Orlik, a freshman on the boys soccer team, said a second turf field would allow overlapping games and earlier start times so student‑athletes do not miss other school events and would improve practice quality. Both speakers said they and community organizations would assist fundraising.

Committee members raised equity and community‑access questions: would turf limit public rentals, how would the district set rental fees, and how to protect varsity facilities from overuse. Henderson said staff will gather cost estimates, permitting timelines, use‑policies and revenue assumptions and report back to the subcommittee for further direction.

No binding decision or vote was taken; staff offered to return with more detailed cost estimates, permitting status and capital‑plan options.","District staff told the subcommittee heavy community and travel‑team use is degrading grass fields; the group discussed fees, a 75‑event wear benchmark, a previous turf rendering and the feasibility of using the district's farm for additional fields.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6458580,"Conewago Valley explores girls wrestling program as regional competition grows",542,918000,1460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811972-c678972e9932fbd5a2b35dc99a315e37&start=918&end=1460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811972-c678972e9932fbd5a2b35dc99a315e37/thumbnail_918000.jpg","/articles/6458580/Pennsylvania/Conewago-Valley-explores-girls-wrestling-program-as-regional-competition-grows","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458580-600d50a5d6555b006eb611d7f7a2bcd1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770666916&Signature=HMbtCSDTgYHuAI69kcP3MRAwogw7Xd4x~tYELZGaIkIpMbijjszw0jbhJB3zneTqpw1Ud3GnGE6mA06UW3eE9e5RosaGU3fgeTR6qnSFf~05jTcXn8lGvA0690X4oU-FAgXtmq4eFpM2TPb0i2c247It~aWg1ap741ktbWPj1tYXjP5-FwJWYIMRh3djpH1-66t36bJ9AQAhslaiK00jaZdW3W~7twa3u7N1VsED9dH3eVJMIzm~akHH4~Ab2yWSNUmfb7OUVkfUvtGFawq5u72lTud0nHwJkIlojrSASwJR1WnX6azezIgtA67CpoOeRyVKJON1PJKJYeygiFFnWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Sept. 22 Conewago Valley School District Athletics Subcommittee meeting, athletics staff reviewed the developing girls wrestling program and said the district is tracking a growing regional movement to add girls wrestling to school offerings.

Henderson told the subcommittee that many Division I schools in the region already field girls wrestling teams and that the New Oxford program is beginning to see participation move from youth and junior high into the high school level. He said the district had five girls on a junior‑high lineup last year and that current interest could produce roughly seven girls across junior‑high and high‑school squads this winter.

“The league, as a league, will likely have a league dual‑meet schedule, potentially starting as soon as next year,” Henderson said, and he said District 3 has discussed hosting a district dual‑meet championship to expand postseason opportunities for girls.

Subcommittee members asked how early participation compares with other districts; Henderson said it varies widely, with some schools bringing only two or three competitors to individual events and others fielding full dual‑meet lineups. He noted that because wrestling matches are organized by weight class, initial smaller rosters often compete individually at tournaments until roster numbers support full dual meets. He outlined the district’s basic needs to add a girls program: coaching staff, budget for transportation and tournament entry fees, and confirmation that the district would sponsor the sport for PIAA purposes.

No formal vote or policy change was taken. Henderson said the infrastructure—mats and a wrestling room—already exists at the district, and he offered to return with further details if the subcommittee wants to pursue sponsorship of an official girls program.","Subcommittee heard an update on girls wrestling: rising local interest, potential entry into PIAA dual‑meet schedules and early participation numbers that would require coaching and budget support.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6458585,"Conewago Valley athletics director: fall teams strong, league realignment brings schedule changes; T‑Mobile grant awarded",771,148000,919000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811972-c678972e9932fbd5a2b35dc99a315e37&start=148&end=919","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811972-c678972e9932fbd5a2b35dc99a315e37/thumbnail_148000.jpg","/articles/6458585/Pennsylvania/Conewago-Valley-athletics-director-fall-teams-strong-league-realignment-brings-schedule-changes-TMobile-grant-awarded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458585-6fb3c3c2c44615e1ae6b513c2fec0b78/orig.mp4?Expires=1770666916&Signature=VvFoP4WY~SI5MDoqFEagxNzVYjR5jEuDG~eA9WgpkU~rRNGXMdW1t4expt7rk0Q7mkVpmay3xflwHpnuzy~CqFN0agOj~Yz0KF8YqUslKHNp5iaW8o9huAPEOsB5v-36pIjXuqjvD-59U7~-DKK8pef0nmlxnEeV8LKUADjgKpcv9IRSK4iXHJ99JmoMusiB8D9jDZOSsfA5~F9iIWGWvBsD6r9OW4aEuNXMVTpM6bBBSNNP1fM~31PE22YZ~WZXUaSdWLBE28x2ByGrxgBX4bhyfuN967VBs2uyZXediBFq~NKtJfIY4yIDkDN7q~zfKA3xTfKTarG7otvB80yQxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a Sept. 22 meeting of the Conewago Valley School District Athletics Subcommittee in New Oxford, Mr. Henderson, speaking for athletics staff, reported early success across fall sports, a small corporate grant for the program and upcoming league realignments that will affect schedules beginning in 2026.

Henderson said the district received $5,000 from T‑Mobile after participating in a social‑media campaign and that the district remains in competition for a larger prize of $25,000 (and a national prize one speaker joked could be $1 million). “We received $5,000 from T Mobile,” Henderson said. He added the district will do a check presentation at a home football game later in the fall.

The report included season records and notable performances: Henderson said the football team was “off to a 5 and 0 start” with 26 seniors on the roster; boys soccer was 7‑2 and positioned to qualify for the district tournament; girls tennis stood at 9‑3; and cross‑country runner Laura Keltner placed third in a field of about 188 runners at a recent invitational.

Henderson also outlined changes to league and divisional alignments that will take effect for the 2026 cycle. He said the York league is shifting divisional placement criteria from strictly enrollment toward a mix of enrollment and program strength. The district will move back to Division I in football based on a five‑year winning percentage, he said, and the league is pursuing a guaranteed crossover game with the Lancaster‑Lebanon League to help fill schedules. Henderson named several schools that will join the York league for 2026, including James Buchanan, Big Spring and Delone Christian.

Henderson framed the realignment as an attempt to balance competitive equity with enrollment, saying the leagues are trying “to do what’s best for kids.” He noted there may still be a process for appeals and that some schedules and cross‑league arrangements were not final.

The subcommittee also received brief status updates from other fall programs, and Henderson invited questions about schedules and postseason positioning.

Looking ahead, Henderson said the district will finalize details as league assignments and nonconference scheduling are completed. He also announced the T‑Mobile presentation will occur at a home football game later this season and said staff will report back to the subcommittee on any finalized crossover agreements or appeals outcomes.","At a Sept. 22 Conewago Valley School District Athletics Subcommittee meeting, athletics staff reported winning a $5,000 T‑Mobile grant, early-season wins across sports and upcoming league reassignments that will change schedules beginning in 2026.","actionData","errors"]

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