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Board tables Retention and Extracurricular Athletic Policy (61-46) after discussion on examples
Summary
The board discussed Policy 61-46 (Retention and Extracurricular Athletic Program), debated an example that could allow retained students to compete in different grade-level athletics, and voted to table the policy for further revision.
The MSD Steuben County board discussed the Retention and Extracurricular Athletic Program (Policy 61-46) and voted to table the item for additional review and revision. Board members debated an example in the draft policy about whether a retained student could participate on teams for the higher grade level; members raised concerns that the example could be used to circumvent policy intent.
Why it matters: The policy governs placement and athletic eligibility for students who are retained in grade; the board's decision to table the item means the district will examine the language further to avoid unintended consequences for athletics and academic placement.
District staff noted the policy was originally adopted in 02/2006 and that the only change proposed earlier was to align language with IREAD-3 retention requirements. Board members asked whether the example in the draft should be struck because it could be read as allowing retained students to play down a grade for athletics or to move between grade-level teams in a way that conflicts with conference rules. District staff suggested consulting the athletic department and revising the example before bringing the policy back for another vote.
The board made a motion to table Policy 61-46 and approved the motion by unanimous roll call (6 yes, 0 no). The item will be revised and returned to a future meeting.
