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Treynor board hears mixed coach feedback on Hawkeye 10 invitation; superintendent recommends more stakeholder input
Summary
The board reviewed a survey of 26 coaches and sponsors about an invitation to join the Hawkeye 10 conference. Responses were split; some coaches cited better competition and lower-level participation benefits while others raised travel and scheduling concerns. The superintendent recommended broader stakeholder outreach before a final decision.
The Treynor Community School District discussed whether to accept an invitation to join the Hawkeye 10 activities conference after the superintendent reviewed a survey of 26 coaches and sponsors.
The superintendent and Activities Director Mr. Shupp presented survey findings showing mixed support: about 60% of respondents rated satisfaction with the Western Iowa Conference (WIC) at the higher end of a 1— scale, while responses split on whether coaches would favor moving if the WIC remained unchanged. Mr. Shupp said he "heard from every single head coach" during follow-up conversations and distilled four primary concerns: conference stability, level of competition, travel impacts and effects on lower-level programs. The board discussed constitutional voting rules for conference membership and noted an upcoming WIC meeting on Aug. 4 and a Hawkeye 10 deadline of Sept. 1; the superintendent recommended a broader stakeholder survey of coaches, athletes, parents and community members before making a final decision.
Board members asked sport-specific questions about scheduling, junior-high arrangements and potential "mega nights" that pair boys and girls events. The discussion identified trade-offs between a tougher regular-season schedule and travel burdens for families; no formal vote was taken and the board signaled interest in further outreach before a decision.
