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Avon approves Unified Basketball partnership with Caledonia‑Mumford

Avon Central School Board of Education · January 27, 2025
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Summary

The Board approved Avon student participation in a Unified Basketball team with Caledonia‑Mumford for the 2024–25 season, an inclusive program supported by Special Olympics; parents will bring students to practices and Cal‑Mum will provide transportation to games.

The Avon Board voted 5–0 to permit Avon students to join a Unified Basketball program in collaboration with Caledonia‑Mumford Central School District for the 2024–25 season. The program pairs students with and without intellectual disabilities in an inclusive team setting supported by Special Olympics.

Director of Pupil Personnel Services Kerri Levine explained logistics: "parents bring the students to practices at Cal‑Mum, then transportation is provided from Cal‑Mum to games." Board members asked questions about transportation and logistics before unanimously approving participation. The approval formalizes Avon’s involvement for the current season.

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