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Renova community presses Keystone Central board for answers on rumored Bucktail sports cuts after superintendent resignation
Summary
Residents, students and volunteers urged Keystone Central School District to clarify persistent rumors that Bucktail High School athletics may be reduced amid a reported $3.5 million deficit; speakers also acknowledged the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Redmond and asked for transparent next steps.
Dozens of residents and students from Renova told the Keystone Central School District board at its May 7 meeting they are worried that cuts to Bucktail High School athletics and extracurricular programs are imminent and asked the board to publicly confirm whether programs are at risk.
Multiple speakers — including Mary George R., Bucktail alum Margaret White, parent Cody Canoff and student leaders — described the sports and activities as central to small-town life and essential to student engagement. "The rumors are killing our community," Mary George R. said, asking the board for “clear, direct information on whether any Bucktail programs are being considered for reduction or elimination.”
Why it matters: Commenters said sports at Bucktail are not extras but core elements of students’ social and academic engagement and raised…
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