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Board recognizes Cooke County 4‑H as extracurricular activity for Valley View ISD

Valley View Independent School District Board of Trustees · August 4, 2025

Summary

Valley View ISD approved a resolution recognizing the Cooke County Texas 4‑H Organization as eligible for extracurricular status; the action allows 4‑H activities to be treated as extracurricular under 19 TAC Chapter 76.1 and to seek academic eligibility for student participants.

The Board voted Aug. 4 to recognize Cooke County Texas 4‑H as eligible for extracurricular status under the Texas Education Agency rules (19 TAC Chapter 76.1). The resolution, requested in writing by Cooke County Extension staff, was moved by Trustee Cathey Ritchey and seconded by Trustee Chris Byrom; the motion carried 6-0.

The resolution states that participation by 4‑H members will be subject to district rules and that county extension representatives will request academic eligibility for competitive 4‑H activities and excused absences when required by the Student Attendance Handbook. The district packet includes a written request and resolution form from Cooke County Extension asking the Board to sanction 4‑H as an extracurricular organization; the adopted resolution instructs district staff to follow state rules for extracurricular status.

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