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Warren Township board debates how to recognize community club sports; hockey status prompts policy review
Summary
Trustees discussed whether community club teams such as the hockey club should receive school recognition (PE waivers, yearbook inclusion, facility use). Concerns focused on equity, data sharing, background checks and district liability; trustees asked for legal review and athletic‑department input.
At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Warren Township High School District 121 board opened a policy review of the athletic code of conduct after trustees raised questions about how the district recognizes community club sports — most notably the community hockey club.
Dr. Wiesman told the board that, historically, the district has provided recognition and several practical accommodations for hockey players: promotional space to incoming families, yearbook inclusion, announcements, awards,…
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