Parents raise administrative concerns about Ithaca boys varsity lacrosse; meeting with administrators scheduled

Karen LaFace, speaking for parents of the Ithaca Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team, told the board that an administrative error this season required the team to win nine games, an outcome that has consequences for the season and has prompted concern about compliance and athletic administration.

LaFace said parents planned a meeting the following evening at 6 p.m. at the Welcome Center with district administrators and the athletics director and asked trustees, including "Dr. Brown," to attend if possible. She said the group intends to return to a future board meeting after the parent‑administrator discussion.

A board member acknowledged receipt of emails on the issue and urged parents to meet with the athletics director; the trustee said they would follow up and that several board members hoped for a productive conversation. No formal board action or motion was taken on the athletic administration concerns during the meeting.

Why it matters: parents said an administrative mistake affected the lacrosse team's season outcomes and raised broader questions about athletics compliance and administrative processes. The district will gather more information at the scheduled meeting and report back to the board.

Next steps: the parent group will meet administrators the following evening; parents said they planned to return to a future board meeting to present findings and ask for further action if needed.