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Board hears plan for two‑year girls flag football pilot; administrators expect modest cost
Summary
Administrators proposed a two‑year pilot of girls flag football in spring 2027 with three coaches per high school, possible equipment support from the Saints, and no expected operating cost to schools under current budget assumptions.
District athletic officials asked the board to approve a two‑year pilot of girls flag football in spring 2027, outlining staffing, field and equipment needs and estimated costs.
"Girls flag football is being piloted by the LHSA... so they're gonna pilot for the 2627 springtime," the presenter said, explaining the league requirement that a sport be piloted two years before becoming sanctioned and noting that the district expects to absorb costs within existing budgets and that the Saints organization is in talks to help with equipment.
Administrators said the pilot would include three coaches per high school (one head coach and two assistants) and that the district will run interest surveys after board approval. Trustees asked about season dates, parity requirements, and whether the pilot will include middle schools; staff said it will start at the high‑school level only, with further outreach planned before the next steps.
