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Board narrows junior-high cheerleading advisor to 40 hours after reconsideration
Summary
After an initial failed vote to increase a junior-high cheerleading advisor position from 30 to 70 hours, the board voted to reconsider and approved an amended proposal setting the position at 40 hours.
The board initially rejected a proposal to expand a junior-high cheerleading advisor position from 30 to 70 hours in a roll call that resulted in three yes and six no votes. Members who opposed the larger increase said they lacked sufficient justification for such a large change.
Following the failed vote, a motion to reconsider was introduced and passed (8–1), and the board then moved to amend item 17j to set the position at 40 hours. A board member advocating the 40-hour compromise said: "I do support paying this at a 40 hour position because I know there's a lot of work, and I do not wanna take this opportunity away from the kids." The amended motion carried.
Supporters emphasized student opportunity and continuity, while opponents cautioned against large increases without clearer rationale. The board recommended the athletic committee further evaluate participation levels and staffing before making any additional permanent changes.
