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Trustees debate allowing ninth-grade PE waivers after heated public comments on equity and wellness
Summary
Trustees discussed whether ninth-grade students who play multiple school sports should be eligible to waive a PE requirement; public commenters warned waivers could worsen inequities and undermine the value of PE, and trustees asked for study sessions rather than an immediate policy change.
The Sequoia Union board on Wednesday discussed a proposal — introduced by Trustee Gin — to explore adjusting board policy to permit ninth-grade students who participate in multiple school-sponsored sports to waive a PE requirement.
Trustee Gin framed the item as a request to study whether district policy should mirror neighboring districts and the Education Code, saying the change would allow some multi-season athletes to take an elective rather than a second required PE…
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