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Board adopts interscholastic athletics policy aligning with presidential action on locker rooms
Summary
The Arrowhead board approved policy revisions for interscholastic athletics to align district practice with a recent presidential action; the policy emphasizes separating locker rooms by sex and cites alignment with WIAA and federal funding considerations. The board confirmed it has insurance to respond to possible legal challenges.
The board approved revisions to Policy 24‑31 (Interscholastic Athletics) to align district athletic participation and related facilities (locker rooms) with a presidential action dated Feb. 5, 2025.
The motion advanced from the policy committee; committee members had reviewed executive orders and related draft language and proposed a single executive-action reference focused on locker rooms and athletics facilities. The board clarified that the policy language was edited to match the executive action’s phrasing about locker rooms rather than adding unrelated language. The policy approval was presented as consistent with WIAA guidance and federal funding requirements.
During discussion a board member asked whether the district has insurance coverage in the event of litigation; a district staff member confirmed the district has insurance that would handle a lawsuit if one arose. Public comment was invited before the vote. The board then voted by voice; the president called for “all in favor” and the motion carried.
The action adopted general policy language aligning the district with the cited executive action. The board asked administration to ensure that the final policy text matches the executive order’s wording and to continue committee review on related items (e.g., locker-room operations and communications-device policies).
