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Jenkintown SD may pause football after low sign-ups; administrators to consult families
Summary
Administrators told the board they have 21 students expressing interest in football and may recommend pausing or suspending the program next year if participation numbers do not increase; staff said they would notify families as deliberations proceed.
Administrators told the board they have been meeting with coaches and students and currently have about 21 students expressing interest in football across the relevant grades. Staff said that, given historically low participation (roughly 17 middle-school athletes and 21 interested overall), they may recommend pausing or suspending the football program next year unless participation grows.
The board emphasized that any change would be communicated to students and families, and that staff were seeking to balance program viability with student-safety and competitive considerations. Administrators said they would bring a recommendation informed by further outreach and participation trends.
Next steps: Staff will continue outreach, track sign-ups and present a recommendation to the board; families and students will be apprised at each step.
