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Students praise after‑school sports; board lauds program and approves certificates
Summary
Students from Ben Franklin and other middle schools described how volleyball, basketball, soccer and track boosted confidence, leadership and teamwork. Program coordinator Cecilio Kino outlined operations and district expenditures for transportation, referees and equipment.
Cecilio Kino, the district fter‑school sports program coordinator, updated trustees on this year's athletics program and thanked staff and volunteers who support transportation, referees and equipment. Kino said the district continued boys' and girls' volleyball, boys' and girls' soccer and coed track and field; district funds cover transportation, referees, facility use and equipment.
Several middle‑school students spoke about the program's impact. "The sports program will give students more opportunity to become a better athlete and provide a good school experience," said Samantha Alejandrino, who plays volleyball and basketball. Sophia Lopez said participation "has helped me build new friendships and it's taught me to socialize" and other students highlighted gains in confidence, leadership and time management.
Trustees praised the students for clear presentations and noted the program reinforces mental, social and physical benefits. The board presented certificates of appreciation to student speakers and asked staff to continue supporting the program while ensuring middle‑school access across sites.
Kino described safety procedures (parent permission/field trip forms, concussion information, coach meetings and at least two site administrators at events) and said coaches are district employees or certificated staff; tryouts run a week with two practices and one game per week during the season.
