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Board approves cooperative sports MOUs with Belleville Mennonite School after debate; amended fee set at $250 per visiting student
Summary
After extended discussion over fairness and cost allocation, the board approved MOUs allowing Belleville Mennonite School students to play on Mifflin County teams and amended the financial agreement to charge $250 per visiting student.
The Mifflin County School District Board approved cooperative‑sponsorship memoranda of understanding (MOUs) allowing Belleville Mennonite School (BMS) students to participate on Mifflin County High School teams after an extended debate over costs and fairness.
Board members discussed two MOUs: one for the 2024–25 school year covering baseball, softball and boys lacrosse and a second for 2025–26 covering girls soccer, field hockey and football. The MOUs authorize cooperative sponsorship under PIAA rules and set financial arrangements for direct costs associated with adding visiting players.
During public comment and board discussion, some members and parents…
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