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Board hears proposal to convert rec field‑hockey program into school sport; tennis‑court repairs and field maintenance flagged
Summary
Oak Hill Middle School and district staff presented participation counts, costs and a recommendation to move field hockey from the recreation department into a school‑sponsored team; the board also heard requests for tennis court repair and field maintenance for multiple athletic fields.
Oak Hill Middle School staff told the RSU 04 board March 5 that a petition and subsequent discussions prompted the district to consider offering field hockey as a school sport rather than a recreation department program, and presented a cost estimate if the board chooses to adopt the sport.
Why it matters: Converting field hockey into a school‑sponsored team changes coaching, equipment and officials costs, may affect who can play (age/grade eligibility differs between rec and school programs), and has implications for facilities, transportation and conference scheduling.
What staff told the board
• Field hockey recommendation and costs: Brian (Oak Hill Middle School staff) presented participation and initial roster data and said rec currently operates field hockey and pays for equipment, but…
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