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Parents, residents urge clarity on open enrollment and athletic eligibility at Deseret Peak
Summary
Several public commenters raised concerns about open enrollment rules and athletic eligibility at new Deseret Peak High School, fearing younger students may be forced into varsity play and face safety risks. Speakers asked the Board to clarify district policy and consistent enforcement.
Community members used the board’s public comment period to press the Tooele Board of Education for clearer rules about open enrollment and athletic eligibility at the new Deseret Peak High School.
“I'm looking at these freshman boys who are coming in and could potentially have to play at a varsity level … I just think there's a lot of different things,” said Callie Hinckley during public comment, describing concerns that transfers to a brand-new high school leave younger players vulnerable to playing up against older, larger athletes.
Multiple residents described inconsistent answers from district staff and…
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