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Board approves out-of-state travel for boys volleyball club; district discusses emerging-sport status
Summary
The board approved an out-of-state trip for the boys volleyball club (funded by student fundraising). Members discussed the sport's 'emerging' status with OSAA and Title IX implications; coach Andy described the trip itinerary and fundraising plan.
The board approved out-of-state travel for the boys volleyball club after a coach (Andy) presented the trip details and confirmed the team will fundraise to cover costs. The club expects to take roughly 12 players and multiple coaches; Andy said the cost per individual shown in the packet assumes no fundraising and will be reduced if students raise funds.
Board members asked about supervision, background checks and whether any district funds would be used; the coach confirmed all financing is privately raised and coaches have completed the district's background-check process. Andy noted this is the program's second year as an OSAA "emerging sport": "This is year number 2, as a an emerging sport," he said, and explained that OSAA provides a three-year emerging‑sport window before a sport can become fully adopted. The board approved the travel request by voice vote and encouraged the club to follow standard supervision and parental-notification protocols.
