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Board begins process to end cooperative athletic sponsorships with Belleville Christian School at conclusion of 2026–27 cycle
Summary
The board approved moving to terminate cooperative athletic sponsorships with Belleville Christian School at the end of the 2026–27 cycle, initiating the required two‑year process.
The Midland County School District Board of Education authorized moving forward with eliminating cooperative athletic sponsorships with Belleville Christian School at the end of the 2026–27 school year, initiating the two‑year process required by board policy.
Board members explained the action begins the two‑year cycle that governs cooperative sponsorships and that, under new PIAA/PSAA guidelines referenced in the discussion, the change will allow students attending Belleville Christian School to play for Huntington County teams rather than being bound to Midland County teams by the existing cooperative agreement. Board members said the process benefits Belleville Christian School by allowing student-athletes to follow the updated eligibility guidelines when the cooperative agreement ends.
Board discussion included questions about team numbers for sports including field hockey, softball and football; one board member asked whether October 1 enrollment numbers had been run and noted the district’s reporting timeline. The transcript records the board directed no additional conditions at the vote; the motion to begin the termination process passed by roll call.
Board members said there will be another vote down the road to finalize the change after the two‑year cycle and data checks described by staff.
