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Board debates co‑/extracurricular eligibility policy, committee leans to 80% GPA with core‑course checks
Summary
Board members discussed a second reading of Policy 5205R on co‑curricular and extracurricular eligibility, debating an 80% quarterly GPA threshold versus a stricter 85% standard and whether core courses must meet the threshold; the policy committee will revisit language and may return with a revised proposal.
The Southampton Union Free School District board held a detailed discussion during a second reading of Policy 5205R, which governs eligibility for co‑curricular and extracurricular activities.
Board members described the policy committee compromise as setting an 80% quarterly GPA threshold intended to allow solid B students to participate while trying to protect academic standards. Several members said the language could let students with failing core classes remain eligible and urged clearer wording requiring minimum performance in core courses.
One member summarized the committee’s intent: the compromise was meant to broaden access for students who are mostly solid B students while ensuring academic standards in core classes. Another member urged raising the bar and recommended that any student with a failing core course for more than two weeks be required to drop an activity.
The discussion covered a proposed two‑week grace period to allow students to make up missing assignments before being removed from a sport or activity; committee members said that provision reflects an intent to give students time and instructional support. The board agreed the policy committee will take another look at the language to clarify whether the GPA is a quarterly average, how core courses are counted, and the mechanics of the grace period before the policy proceeds to a third reading.
No final vote on the policy was taken during the work session.
