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Board votes to keep 2025-26 schedules but host all middle-school postseason tournaments at RCSS sites; plans Randolph-only conference for 2026-27
Summary
After lengthy discussion about recruiting and revenue, the board decided to keep the 2025-26 schedules intact, require that all 2025-26 middle-school postseason tournaments be held at Randolph County School System sites, and direct staff to form a Randolph-only middle-school conference for 2026-27; the motion passed by voice vote.
Board members spent an extended segment discussing athletics, student transfers and competitive recruiting by charter and neighboring systems. Several members expressed concern that postseason revenues and local gate receipts were leaving the Randolph County School System when tournaments were hosted offsite.
One board member argued the system should "keep the money in the Randolph County School System," urging that postseason tournaments be hosted at county schools. Other members warned against disrupting student schedules midseason and recommended delaying any eligibility or conference affiliation changes until the 2026-27 school year to avoid upsetting student-athletes.
The board adopted a two-part plan: for 2025-26, keep regular-season schedules as-is but require all middle-school postseason tournaments to be held at Randolph County School System sites; for 2026-27, move to a conference comprised only of Randolph County schools. Speaker 8 moved the combined motion and Speaker 5 seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote.
Administrators said staff and athletics administrators will adjust postseason logistics, ensure tournament venues are available at RCSS schools and provide a timeline for the transition to a Randolph-only conference for 2026-27.
