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Athletics director reports rising participation, livestream upgrades and safety investments
Summary
The district athletics presentation highlighted growth in participation, new programs (girls flag football), new uniforms and camera systems for livestreaming, and safety steps including Narcan donations and coach trainings; the presenter said athletics participation rose even as overall enrollment declined.
At the May 11 meeting, the district’s athletics presenter reviewed the 2025–26 year, reporting that the program now lists 69 sports and that participation in JV/varsity athletics increased even while total enrollment declined over the past decade. The presenter said a large share of students play multiple sports and outlined equity efforts: new uniforms for every varsity team and a three-year cycle to rotate equipment.
The presentation covered recent facility and technology investments: replacement lane lines for the pool (27 years old), a new camera system for livestreams (Hudl) that will support baseball, softball and swim coverage, and continued plans for a new auxiliary facility. The presenter highlighted safety measures including coach training with Upstate and donations of 50 doses of Narcan for athletic med kits. "We have 69 actual sports here at JD," the athletics presenter said while showing participation graphs.
He also described competitive and conference realignment decisions to reduce travel and match JD with more appropriately sized schools, and noted strong recent results across multiple sports. Board members asked follow-up questions about livestreaming and cost allocations.
