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Student urges protections for ISL athletics; board cites curriculum and liability concerns
Summary
A Chatham High School student urged the board to protect the ISL program and asked for training and safeguards; trustees responded that the district’s primary concern is meeting state curriculum requirements and managing liability, and the superintendent said he will not recommend changes in his final days.
A student speaker urged the School District of the Chathams Board of Education to preserve the ISL athletics program and strengthen student education and safeguards after reporting harassment concerns.
Emily Smith, who identified herself as speaking for the ISL program, told the board that harassment is the "main threat" to the program and urged steps such as employee background checks for partner programs, student seminars about advocacy and parent agreements for off‑site activities. "We should make this happen," she…
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