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Board reviews proposed Novi athletic handbook; discussion centers on law-violation language, parity with other activities and concussion/insurance questions
Summary
Novi administrators presented a draft student-athlete handbook and board members discussed the document’s law-violation language, whether activity rules should apply more broadly to non-athletic extracurriculars, and medical/insurance procedures for concussion and injury.
Novi’s proposed student-athlete handbook came to the board March 20 for information and discussion, with Athletic Director Don Wachowski in attendance to answer questions.
Wachowski told the board the handbook’s purpose is to create a consistent culture and provide transparent expectations for student athletes and their families. "When you think about a student athlete handbook... it's really about creating the culture that we want it to be, with our student athletes, with our families," Wachowski said.
Key points from the discussion - Law-violation language: Board members questioned why the handbook uses the term "may result" for some law-violation penalties rather than a firm "will," especially…
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