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Board hears proposal to start junior high track team; supporters point to academic and mental-health benefits
Summary
Board members and community speakers urged approval of a junior high track program at minimal cost; administration cautioned the district has an existing budget deficit and must consider where funds will come from if the board adds an unbudgeted program.
Board members discussed a proposed junior high track program during the planning meeting and heard multiple speakers argue the program would yield broad academic and social benefits for middle-school students.
The agenda lists a junior high track estimate and the board announced a motion to approve a junior high track program will be considered at the district's next business meeting. During the planning discussion, several board members and community speakers urged approval. "Running especially has powerful impact on brain physiology," Director Hogan said in favor of the program, enumerating benefits including…
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