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Coach urges board to add high school baseball; trustees asked to consider levy messaging

Kalispell Public Schools Board of Trustees · November 13, 2024
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Summary

A longtime coach and staff member urged the board to pursue high-school baseball and suggested linking the program to an upcoming levy to broaden voter support; board members said they will consider the idea.

During public comment, Greg Adkins — a longtime district staff member and youth baseball coach — urged trustees to begin planning for high-school baseball, noting neighboring districts have programs and that parents and community groups are prepared to support team start-up.

Adkins recommended the board consider including a commitment to add high-school baseball as part of future levy messaging to attract broader voter support, saying that promising baseball could bring in voters who might otherwise decline a funding measure. The board thanked him and acknowledged community interest; no formal action was taken.

What’s next: Trustees did not direct immediate action but said they would consider the suggestion as levy planning continues.