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Board discusses cooperative sports classifications and travel impacts
Summary
Board members and staff discussed moving some sports to 3A cooperative status, impact on softball and baseball team viability, travel costs and scheduling, and dependencies on neighboring districts' bond and enrollment changes.
Board members and staff discussed cooperative (co‑op) sports arrangements and potential classification changes next year that would move some teams into 3A. Members said softball and baseball might not field teams without co‑ops and that travel and scheduling would increase if the district shifts classifications.
Staff noted the district must be creative with scheduling to limit travel; one staff member said some sports already combine across classifications ("The girls are already combined with 3 a"), and board members observed that neighboring districts’ bond measures and facility conditions could affect classification decisions. The board agreed to monitor enrollment and budget implications as it plans for next school year athletics.
