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Community education presents esports proposal; board to consider after tech purchases
Summary
Jeremy Tweedt of Community Ed proposed starting an esports team (grades 7–12, priority to 9–12) requiring about $1,000 annually and a coach/GM stipend; the board discussed capacity (12 workstations), funding and scholarship opportunities and agreed to revisit the item after vendor quotes for computers are obtained.
Jeremy Tweedt, Community Education director, presented a nonaction esports proposal to the board. He described the program model (competition among school districts), estimated an annual program fee of $1,000 (negotiable), and said the district would need a coach/GM paid roughly at the level of an assistant‑track stipend. Priority enrollment would be grades 9–12 because the school would have 12 dedicated workstations initially; if demand exceeded capacity a wait list would be used and growth would be planned.
Tweedt noted educational and post‑secondary opportunities from esports, including scholarships during state tournaments hosted at St. Cloud State, and emphasized controlled school competition environments as distinct from unmoderated online play. Board members asked whether games included violent titles and about season length; Tweedt said most game options are appropriate and that seasons align with other sports cycles. Administration noted tech capacity is a prerequisite and recommended final approval after the district secures the upgraded workstations and hardware discussed earlier on the agenda.
No board vote was taken; members agreed to consider the esports program at the upcoming special meeting after technology procurement details are clarified.
