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District reports 1,348 athlete‑season entries; weekly eligibility checks and probation used to support participation

Othello School District Board · January 13, 2026
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Athletics director reported participation figures across schools and seasons, explained weekly eligibility checks and probation/support plans, and said the district fills coaching roles (including volunteers) while preparing to host regional tournaments.

Othello — The district reported robust athletics participation across schools and seasons and described a weekly eligibility process intended to keep students in sports while addressing attendance, behavior and academic concerns.

Carlos Gonzales Ford, director of athletics and student engagement, said participation forecasting shows about 142 athletes at McFarland and 316 at Othello High School in the current seasons; summed across fall, winter and spring, staff count…

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