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Sheldon R‑VIII board approves football co‑op with Stockton R‑1 for 2026–27
Summary
The Sheldon R‑VIII Board of Education voted 6‑0 to co‑op with Stockton R‑1 School District for junior high and high school football in the 2026–2027 school year; the measure was moved by Mrs. Byram and seconded by Mr. Nance.
The Sheldon R‑VIII Board of Education approved a cooperative agreement with Stockton R‑1 School District to field joint junior high and high school football teams for the 2026–2027 school year. Mrs. Byram moved for approval; Mr. Nance seconded and the motion carried 6‑0.
Board minutes show the motion was presented as part of new business and that the board approved the co‑op by unanimous vote. The minutes do not record further details of the agreement, such as operational responsibilities, transportation, or cost-sharing arrangements.
The co‑op covers both junior high and high school levels for the upcoming school year; the district did not include an implementation timeline in the minutes. The board did not record any amendments to the motion. The superintendent and principal were present for the discussion but the minutes contain no direct quote from administration about logistics.
The board’s next stated administrative steps will be to finalize any required paperwork and communicate details to students and families; no further timeline was listed in the public minutes.
