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Board reviews first reading of athletics policy and flags name-image-likeness questions
Summary
The board heard a first reading of policy 123 (Interscholastic Athletics) implementing PSBA-recommended revisions to align with PIAA and state rules; members asked whether the policy covers use of district uniforms in name-image-likeness deals and requested language updates for second reading.
The Plum Borough Board received a first reading of Policy 123 (Interscholastic Athletics), which includes Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) recommended revisions and references PIAA and state regulations.
During discussion board members asked whether the policy addresses student name-image-likeness (NIL) rights in relation to district uniforms and whether permission would be required for a student to commercially use the district’s uniform in an NIL agreement. One board member asked explicitly that the policy language clarify whether a student may appear in district uniform as part of an NIL deal and whether district permission would be required.
A board liaison noted the advantage of a second reading so members can provide feedback and that the language can be revised and reviewed in the appropriate advisory committee before formal adoption.
The board advanced the set of second-reading items (policies 1–11) for action and asked staff to return revised wording for Policy 123 addressing NIL and uniform use at the second-reading stage.
