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Athletics participation up, cameras added and conference realignment planned, district athletics director says
Summary
In an annual athletics report, the district said participation rose this year, new cameras and live‑streaming capabilities have been added, and conference realignment will reduce travel; safety measures including Narcan donations and coach training were highlighted.
Mister Wheeler delivered the district's annual athletics presentation, showing that JD currently offers 69 sports, with participation up this year by roughly 50–60 students despite district enrollment declines. He highlighted program wins — state champion volleyball and other sectional successes — and said the district is investing in equipment and equity (new uniforms across varsity teams) and livestreaming cameras for more events.
Wheeler described safety and health steps for athletics: the district secured 50 donations of Narcan and trained coaches so naloxone is available in med kits and some vehicles; athletic staff have coordinated with Upstate for training. He also noted a conference realignment to reduce travel and better match schools by size, saying the change will save travel time and costs and create more local rivalries. Board members asked clarifying questions; no formal action was taken at this meeting.
