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Student says college visits are excused academically but not for athletics, urges clearer policy
Summary
A Rhinebeck junior told the board that college visits and enrichment trips are treated inconsistently for athletic participation—excused academically but not always excused by coaches—and asked the administration to develop a clear, fair policy with student input.
During the public-comment portion of the April 22 meeting, junior George Santa asked the board to clarify district policy on excused absences for student athletes.
Santa described instances in which college visits and enrichment activities were considered excused academically but not for athletic participation, and said students who chose academic enrichment sometimes had playing time reduced or were told they could not attend events. "These college visits were excused academically, but not athletically," Santa said, asking the administration to work with student athletes to create a fair policy.
Santa said he has a constructive relationship with the athletic department and coaches and offered to collaborate with administrators and student athletes on a recommended policy to avoid inconsistent penalties for academic enrichment opportunities.
The board thanked Santa for his comments; no formal action was taken at the meeting, and the board's communications segment noted that school administrators are available to discuss policy questions with community members.
