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Box Elder board approves UHSAA-sanctioned esports program for high schools
Summary
The school board voted to sanction esports as a Utah High School Activities Association activity, authorizing participation, staffing stipends and associated participation fees after hearing from the coach and staff about structure, roster interest and IT safeguards.
The Box Elder School District Board of Education voted to approve participation in the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) esports program for the coming school year, authorizing fees and stipends needed to start a sanctioned competitive program.
Assistant Superintendent Keith Meekum presented the recommendation and explained the district’s intent to transition longstanding esports clubs into a UHSAA activity. Coach Hayden described the structure and standards the teams will use, noting the titles approved…
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