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Board approves procedure for granting PE waivers amid parental requests
Summary
Trustees approved a process for granting physical-education credit for activities outside the school day after staff presented parent requests; the motion passed 6-1 with one dissent.
Sweetwater ISD trustees approved an administrative process Aug. 11 for granting PE credit for students who complete qualifying activities outside the school day.
Mr. Spencer explained the steps involved and Mr. Kevin Stoker presented a handout, noting parents had requested the waiver process. Trustee Tasha Soto moved to approve the PE waiver; the motion passed 6-1. Voting in favor were Jeff Allen, Dennis Cumbie, Mark Garcia, Kelly Sheridan, Tasha Soto and Brenda Valdez; Domingo Castillo voted no. The transcript records: "Mr. Stoker presented a handout, as he has parents requesting this waiver. Tasha Soto made the motion to approve the PE waiver, seconded by Brenda Valdez, motion passed 6-1."
The board approved the procedural framework but did not record detailed eligibility criteria or documentation requirements in the transcript; staff will implement the waiver process and provide details to parents.
