Parent criticizes changes to LT sideline cheer program; board hears request for transparency
Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
A parent and former local school board member told the board that a long‑running inclusive sideline cheer program shifted to a competitive tryout model without notice, urging reinstatement of seniors and transparent decision‑making.
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A parent raised concerns during public comment that a long‑standing sideline cheer program at Lyons Township High School was converted to a competitive selection process without notice to students and families, which she said contradicted the district’s equity and inclusion statements.
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