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Board approves cooperative softball sponsorship with Ashland High for 2026 season

Phoenix-Talent Schools Board of Directors · March 4, 2026
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Summary

The board approved an OSAA cooperative sponsorship with Ashland High School for softball to accommodate low roster numbers; details on practice location, uniforms and staffing remain to be finalized.

Superintendent Boz Brent Barry summarized discussions with Ashland High School about a cooperative OSAA sponsorship for softball after low roster sizes in both districts. Barry said Phoenix had "about 8 girls" try out while Ashland had roughly 10–12, and the co-op was presented as a way to ensure both teams can still play in the 2026 season.

Nancy Castillo-McKinnis moved to approve the agreement; Diana Rasmussen seconded. The board voted and approved the cooperative sponsorship (Yea:6, Absent:1). The board discussed, but did not finalize, logistics including practice site, uniforms and coaching/staffing responsibilities.