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U-46 holds public hearing on waiver to delay state-required three days of elementary PE, cites gym space limits
Summary
At a public hearing April 28, School District U-46 administrators asked the board to accept a waiver allowing elementary students in grades 1–6 fewer than the state-required three days of physical education because existing facilities would force unsafe, overcrowded classes.
School District U-46 administrators opened a public hearing April 28 to seek board acknowledgement of a waiver that would allow elementary students in grades 1–6 to receive fewer than the state-mandated three days of physical education per week because of facility limitations.
District administrators told the Board of Education they plan to expand kindergarten physical education to three days next year while increasing grades 1–6 from one to two days, rather than to the three days required under the state mandate. District staff said the adjustment reflects current gym and multipurpose-room capacity and is intended to preserve instructional quality and student safety.
The district presentation, delivered by administrative leaders including Lola Mysdorich (Deputy Superintendent of…
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