Kutztown committee discusses ending Brandywine volleyball co‑op and launching own program in 2028

District staff told the committee Brandywine has approached Kutztown about terminating the existing girls' volleyball cooperative, and outlined the State Interscholastic Athletic Association deadlines and competitive consequences of such a move.

Administration explained the PIAA enrollment and classification process runs on a two‑year cycle with the next classification determination on Oct. 1, 2025 for the 2026–27 cycle; termination or formation of cooperative teams that would affect classification require action before the Oct. 1 deadline in an odd‑numbered year. Staff said a termination submitted by Oct. 1, 2027 would allow Kutztown to field its own program beginning in the 2028‑29 cycle.

Officials reviewed recent roster numbers to assess sustainability: one presenter said "probably this past fall, there were 20 total girls on the team. 11 of those were from Kutztown," and noted the fall high‑school roster had 35 players with 14 from Kutztown; staff said current middle‑school cohorts (rising seventh graders) should give the district one more viable class while administrators plan. Annual incremental operating costs were roughly estimated at just under $29,000, covering coaches, uniforms, officials, transportation and a modest supply budget.

Members discussed ramping up youth outreach (open gyms, youth programs) to sustain enrollment and agreed the district needs two years to budget and plan. Administration said the formal process would include submitting a termination letter and preparing an application to the PIAA at the appropriate time. The committee did not record a final vote on termination or creation during the meeting; members asked administration to continue planning and return with cost, scheduling and staffing details for board action.