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Board reviews Athletic Code changes that would require coach and AD sign-off before a student quits or changes sports
Summary
The board reviewed proposed Athletic Code amendments including a requirement that both the coach and athletic director approve a student's decision to quit or change sports, and the addition of a concurrent-athlete form to manage dual participation during seasons.
The Saint Croix Falls School District Board of Education reviewed proposed changes to the district's Athletic Code at its April 8 meeting. The changes presented would require approval by both a team's coach and the athletic director before a student could quit or switch sports mid-season, and would add a "concurrent athlete" form to manage students participating in two sports during the same season.
Board members discussed the implications for coaches, parents and students and asked administrative staff to clarify how the concurrent-athlete form would be used in scheduling and eligibility decisions. No final policy vote was taken during the meeting; the item remained under review for future action or formal adoption in a subsequent meeting.
