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Board approves boys cross country collective agreement to avoid classification move
Summary
After discussion about cooperatives vs. collectives and classification rules, the Stanfield board approved a boys-only cross country collective so Stanfield retains its own team identity while sharing coaching resources; motion passed by voice vote.
Board members spent substantial time explaining the difference between a cooperative (teams merged into a single program) and a collective (students represent their own school while sharing coaching resources). Blanche (staff member) said the district preferred a collective for boys cross country "because we don't want to move up," arguing a collective would avoid moving the boys' team into a higher competitive classification.
After questions and clarifications about why the collective was preferred, a motion to approve the boys cross country collective agreement was made and seconded; the chair called the question and the board approved the motion by voice vote ('Aye'). Board discussion emphasized preserving local team culture and coach control while allowing Echo students to train with Stanfield coaches under the collective arrangement.
