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Parents and students urge District 15 to allow sixth graders on middle-school track teams
Summary
Multiple parents, students and a longtime official urged the Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 Board of Education to allow sixth graders to compete on middle-school track teams, saying exclusion reduces access, mentorship and long-term athletic development.
Dozens of parents, students and community volunteers urged the Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 Board of Education on Feb. 18 to include sixth graders on middle-school track teams, arguing the change would increase equity and provide early competitive experience.
The comments came during the public-comment portion of the board meeting and included personal testimony from students and parents as well as technical observations from a veteran track official.
“We should ensure that all students who want to participate in athletics have an opportunity to do so,” said Laurie Gonzales, a longtime Palatine resident and parent, who said she coaches with the…
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