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Coach and residents urge board to raise middle‑school cheer roster cap from 10 to 15
Summary
Two public commenters — a middle‑school cheer coach and a resident coach — asked the Wood County School Board to increase the middle‑school cheer roster cap from 10 to 15, citing safety for stunts, inclusivity and program pipeline benefits; the board did not take immediate action at the meeting.
Two public commenters on March 12 urged the school board to increase the county’s middle‑school cheer roster cap from 10 to 15.
Ashley Thomas, cheer coach at Scott Memorial Middle School, told the board the cap—established years ago—no longer fits modern cheerleading. She said larger rosters are safer for stunts and…
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