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Commission appoints ad hoc to evaluate middle school athletics; coach‑led nonprofit urges expansion of community‑run teams
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 7‑0 to create an ad hoc to evaluate middle school athletics and whether nonprofit organizations should manage teams. A Palo Alto coach who formed a nonprofit said community‑run teams reduced registration costs and channeled more funds to coaching.
The Parks and Recreation Commission on Dec. 18 voted unanimously to appoint an ad hoc committee to study middle school athletics and recommend whether city programs should be adjusted or outsourced to local nonprofits.
The motion directs the ad hoc to evaluate how the current middle‑school athletics program aligns with universal access, state law and the city’s goals; whether nonprofits could operate middle school teams more equitably; and…
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