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Board approves introduction of volleyball; district to recruit players and declare for conference by mid‑August
Summary
The district will introduce volleyball, open interest signups at open house and seek conference placement next year; this year teams will play non‑conference schedules while the district lines floors, secures equipment and appoints coaches.
The Norfork School District board approved a proposal to introduce volleyball, authorize interest signups at the district open house, and pursue conference placement for next year.
A board member proposed adding volleyball to district athletics and recommended an interest sign‑up at open house and a parent meeting to explain that the program would not compete for championships this year but could play a non‑conference schedule while facilities and staffing are organized. "I would like for you all to introduce volleyball to the school district...we can't get into our league this year...if you will approve it I would like to have an interest sign up at open house," the presenter said.
Discussion addressed logistics: declaring to the conference by the August deadline (the district was given mid‑August as the latest revised date), lining or permanently outfitting the gym floor, uniform costs, a coach stipend and a likely two‑team structure (junior high and senior high). Administrators estimated a typical roster requirement and said existing staff and newly hired assistants may be able to help coach. The presenter also recommended public outreach (open house and Facebook) to recruit players and parents; a petition of interest and 100 signatures was discussed as a recruitment target.
The board moved and seconded the recommendation and approved the plan by voice vote; at least one member recorded opposition. Administrators said they will post sign‑up information at the open house and pursue conference placement for the following year, with the immediate goal of a non‑conference practice and game schedule this school year.
