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Board discusses start-up steps for girls' basketball cheerleading program
Summary
Trustee Faith Nyberg reported student interest in cheer; board clarified that uniforms must be district-purchased under MSHSL rules, advisors would be Schedule C positions subject to background checks, and Superintendent Libbon will consult a local contact to gauge participation.
Board member Faith Nyberg told trustees that several girls have expressed interest in forming a basketball cheerleading squad. The board discussed logistics including funding, advisor pay and supervision. Members noted that under MSHSL rules uniforms are purchased by the district rather than funded by private fundraising.
Superintendent Nathan Libbon said he will contact Dave Foster to convene an interest meeting to determine how many students would participate. The board also discussed paying an advisor through Schedule C and that any advisor — paid or volunteer — would be subject to a background check.
Trustees did not take a formal action to start the program at the Oct. 24 meeting; next steps are an interest meeting and staffing discussions.
