Resident requests board recognition of street‑hockey club; student asks about club reimbursements
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A Hamilton Township resident asked the board to endorse a street‑hockey club so students can use school fields without fees; the superintendent offered to meet with him and involve principals and possibly the solicitor. A Cedar Creek student asked how club reimbursements work; the superintendent directed the student and adviser to meet with the principal for pre-approval and proper procedures.
A resident representing Hamilton Township and identifying himself as a former school-board member addressed the board during public comment and asked the district to recognize a street‑hockey club so township players can use school fields without paying fees under the township ordinance. The resident said parents and Hamilton Township would provide coaches and financial support and requested the board consider endorsing a club in fiscal year 2026.
"I respectfully request you guys, see if you can do that within your budget year of 2026," the resident said, asking the board to treat the activity as a school club to unlock free facility use under local ordinances.
The board advised that public comment is typically listening-only but recommended the resident schedule a meeting with the superintendent and relevant building principals or athletic directors to discuss logistics, liabilities and policy. The superintendent noted that endorsing a club could create liability and said, "I think we should meet, and then I think I'll probably wanna bring a solicitor into it if we're gonna assume liabilities." A follow-up meeting was offered.
Later in public comment a Cedar Creek student asked about reimbursement policy for club purchases; the superintendent instructed the student and the club adviser to meet with Principal Parker to review the proper procedures and pre-approval requirements for reimbursements.
Next steps: Superintendent to schedule a follow-up meeting with the resident and bring principals and the solicitor if necessary; students seeking reimbursements are to meet with Principal Parker to document and seek pre-approval for purchases.