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Athletics director reports participation, Title IX gap and helmet reconditioning
Summary
The district athletics report showed participation totals across seasons, noted a persistent gap between boys and girls participation, and confirmed annual reconditioning of football helmets and plans for a digital wall of fame.
The Port Angeles School District athletics and activities report presented season-by-season participation totals, compliance items and facility updates to the school board.
District athletics staff provided counts by season and noted a participation gap: "the Port Angeles School District gap means that you have 98 more boys than girls participating," the presenter said, adding that the difference at Port Angeles High School itself is 78 (versus 91 last year). The presenter flagged that the gap has narrowed in recent reporting and said the district is monitoring Title IX participation balance.
Officials said they are reviewing team numbers where there is an "anomaly" (for example, multiple girls teams in some programs) and will finalize the number of teams supported in consultation between building principals and coaches. The athletics report also described cooperative (co-op) arrangements with nearby districts for swim and gymnastics.
Safety and equipment maintenance were discussed: district staff said football helmets are shipped annually for reconditioning and certification and that an inventory and record of reconditioning dates is maintained. The athletics director noted the district keeps helmets certified to reduce liability and protect student athletes.
Other items in the report included a planned digital wall-of-fame installation in 2025 to display trophies and inductee plaques in common areas, season scheduling adjustments to accommodate state championship timing, and routine updates on team standings.
Board members praised the athletics staff for planning and for coordination to reduce scheduling conflicts between sports and music or other student activities. A question from a board member about reinstating a dive coach drew the response that a volunteer had applied and the district would convert that volunteer to a paid position if required and funded; staff said they have sufficient athletes who want to dive.
