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Wythe County Board hears concussion-policy update; trainers under AlphaTherapy contract to monitor sideline protocols
Summary
The board reviewed program-studies edits and a concussion policy aligned with Virginia Board of Education guidelines; staff said they will monitor new sideline trainers provided under an AlphaTherapy contract and consider procedural changes after more seasons of data.
Board presenter Mister DeBorde reviewed proposed edits to program studies (mostly removal of outdated verbiage and additions highlighted in red) and identified major accountability changes referenced by Dr. James.
On the concussion policy, presenters told the board the division's policy aligns with Virginia Board of Education guidelines and that no policy changes are recommended now. The division has a contract with AlphaTherapy to supply sideline trainers; Dr. Josh Stevens was named as providing and overseeing that staffing. Board members asked for counts of students with concussions this year; presenters estimated about two incidents but said they would collect more comprehensive, multi-season data before making procedural or policy changes.
Presenters said the division will monitor how having on-site trainers affects protocols and return-to-play procedures; any policy adjustments would be considered after a broader dataset from several sports seasons is available.
