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Homeschool parent urges Trousdale board to allow homeschoolers in marching band and color guard
Summary
A parent asked the board to allow homeschooled students to participate in marching band and color guard; the board said it will discuss the request at a future meeting and direct district staff to follow up.
Sharon Heidley, a resident and parent, asked the board to consider allowing homeschooled students to participate in the school district's marching band and color guard. Heidley said band motivates her child, who has learning disabilities, and argued that denying homeschool students access to marching band denies an educational opportunity.
"Marching band and color guard are considered a half credit for PE in the state of Tennessee... They still are out on the field from during camp from 6AM to 6PM marching, playing an instrument, carrying around heavy things," Heidley said, noting that private alternatives for marching band are not widely available in Tennessee and referencing a board code of conduct from Charlottesville to support the principle of equal opportunity.
An unnamed board member responded that the board would take Heidley's comments and discuss them at future meetings and that once a decision is made, the board would direct Dr. Sandoval to follow up with her.
