Cromwell Board Approves Hosting Boys Lacrosse Co‑op with Cog and Chog
Summary
The Cromwell Board of Education voted to approve Cromwell High School as the host for a boys lacrosse co‑op with Cog and Chog, a move administrators said will boost safety and help sustain the varsity program. The co‑op carries a $375 per‑player fee paid by the partner program; the district expects 2–4 incoming players.
The Cromwell Board of Education voted to approve Cromwell High School hosting a boys lacrosse cooperative with Cog and Chog, a measure administrators said will make the team safer and help preserve the varsity program.
Administrators presented the proposal saying the partner program agreed to contribute $375 per incoming player to cover equipment and reconditioning costs. Josh LeMay, who presented the plan, said the arrangement would let Cromwell host games and practices, and that an additional 2 to 4 players are likely to join the roster. “It would help potentially save the program,” LeMay said.
Board members debated expected district costs and equipment needs; LeMay told the board the $375 fee is intended to cover reconditioning and that the district currently has enough uniforms and would likely need only a small number of extra helmets if necessary.
Mrs. Russ moved to approve Cromwell hosting the co‑op; Mrs. Lam seconded. The chair called the question and members present responded “Aye.” The motion passed with no opposition or abstentions recorded in the meeting transcript.
Administrators said the arrangement is intended to stabilize a program that struggled to field a full varsity roster last season. The board also noted that a successful co‑op could allow future expansion to JV play if participation grows.
The board did not identify any immediate additional budget appropriation tied to the vote; administrators said they expect the per‑player fee to address equipment needs and that any larger financial implications would be brought back to the board if they arise.
