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Board to agendize Title IX and girls’ interscholastic athletics for future discussion after member request
Summary
Board member Chris Rohague asked the board to place an item on a future agenda about Title IX and fairness/safety in girls’ sports; the board voted to add the item and directed staff and legal counsel to prepare an overview for that future meeting.
Board member Chris Rohague asked the Corona‑Norco Unified School District board to place a future agenda item on Title IX and girls’ interscholastic athletics, proposing that the district clarify values, preserve fairness and safety, and direct staff and legal counsel to monitor federal developments and advise the board.
Rohague said he had been approached by student athletes and community members who want clarity on what the district is doing to protect fairness, safety and equal opportunity in girls’ sports. He proposed a resolution that would reaffirm support for Title IX, preserve fairness and safety in girls’ sports, and direct the superintendent and legal counsel to monitor federal requirements and provide updates as legal guidance evolves. He also proposed formally communicating the district’s position to CIF.
Board members commented before the vote; several said they supported discussion but cautioned against politicizing the boardroom and emphasized the district must follow state law. The motion to place the matter on a future agenda passed; the board president and superintendent will agendize and staff will prepare legal guidance and CIF context for that future session.
Next steps: staff and legal counsel will prepare an overview of Title IX obligations, CIF governance, and relevant legal considerations for the scheduled future meeting.
