Winona briefs cooperative agreements for boys tennis and robotics; approvals pending league signoff
Summary
Board received briefings on cooperative agreements to allow Riverway and Saint Charles/Cotter students to join Winona boys tennis and robotics programs. Staff said coaches welcome the additions, paperwork is in process and final approval requires Big 9 or league signoff before becoming effective.
District staff briefed the board on requests from nearby districts to form cooperative agreements that would allow out-of-district students to participate in Winona programs.
Athletics staff described a request from Riverway to join the Winona boys tennis program: Riverway has one to three students interested and the arrangement would not change the district’s competitive level. The coach supports the co-op and the request follows prior local cooperatives practice.
Robotics staff described cooperative paperwork to dissolve a current co-op and rebuild one that includes Winona, Riverway and possibly Saint Charles and Cotter. Parents and volunteers have driven some of the outreach, and the program is largely self-funded through community donations and registration. Administration said final approval requires Big 9 or host-league signoffs before the district can finalize agreements.
Board members suggested the district could expedite clarity for families if league approval timelines allow earlier board action but staff said Big 9 committee approval remains a required step.
There was no vote at this meeting; items remain in the briefing stage pending external league approvals.
