During board comments at the Sept. 22 meeting, trustees discussed an incident in which a student at an away middle‑school football game fractured a wrist and on‑site athletic‑trainer coverage was limited.

A board member described the situation: at a Buckeye away game, "they didn't have a trainer at the game and told ... our team that the trainer would be able to be 50 minutes away." The student’s father, an EMT, assisted on site. Board members and Dr. Goggin discussed the district’s current partnership with a trainer provider and said the district has prioritized coverage for higher‑contact sports such as varsity football. "We've had trainers running across the field ... to the visitor sideline," a board member said; Dr. Goggin confirmed the district has been working to expand coverage but acknowledged that middle‑grade coverage remains a challenge.

The board did not take action at the meeting. Members asked for follow‑up about who is responsible for trainers at off‑site events, what supplies are included in trainer kits and how the district monitors coverage and equipment. One board member said they would send an email to administration requesting further detail so the board can ensure adequate medical coverage at away contests.

Why this matters: Timely access to athletic trainers affects student safety during contests and influences the district’s risk management and partnership decisions. The board’s discussion requested clarification of operational responsibilities and inventories for off‑site medical coverage.

No formal policy changes or motions were made at the meeting; trustees asked administration to report back with details.