Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Athletic Coop topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves CAM–Okaw Valley athletic co-op in 4–3 vote
Summary
On a 4–3 vote, Central A&M’s board approved an athletic cooperative with Okaw Valley for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years after public comment supporting the arrangement.
The Central A&M Community Unit District 21 Board of Education voted 4–3 on May 18, 2026, to approve an athletic co-op proposal with Okaw Valley for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years.
The motion to approve the CAM–Okaw Valley athletic co-op was made by Townsend and seconded by Boltz. The recorded vote was Burgener — no; Bridgman — yes; Bender — yes; Boltz — yes; Rutan — no; Just — no; Townsend — yes, resulting in a 4–3 approval.
Support for pursuing an athletic co-op had appeared in public comment earlier in the meeting; Todd Rork addressed the board saying he served on a committee that explored the potential co-op and endorsed pursuing an agreement that would allow continued athletics opportunities for students.
The co-op covers the two school years specified in the motion and was the only item at the meeting that failed to pass unanimously.
