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Board reviews athletic-apparel research; members divided on districtwide change
Summary
Staff reported results of a survey of 40 districts and 139 coaches/athletic directors; some board members urged keeping the current model because coaches overwhelmingly cited pros, while others noted the board's interest in potential parent-cost savings.
Dr. Murdock summarized research requested by the board on a districtwide athletic-apparel model. He said staff reviewed 40 Georgia districts and polled district athletic directors and head coaches across the six traditional high schools; 139 respondents participated.
Findings were distributed to board members for consideration and staff said they remain available for discussion and next steps. During board comment one member argued the existing local model's coach-reported pros "far outweigh the list of cons" and recommended against changing "a not broken system," while another member reiterated that an objective of the inquiry was to identify opportunities to save parents money.
No action was taken; staff will remain available to provide additional analysis if the board requests further study.
