Phys Ed Exemptions for Athletes Nixed by Madison BOE
Some school board members who initially favored letting athletes take study hall instead of gym changed their minds.
Some Madison Board of Education members who initially favored the idea of letting high school athletes take study hall instead of physical education so the students could have more time to rest and do schoolwork changed their minds after exploring the issue further. Board curriculum committee members Shade Grahling and Linda Gilbert said they went into the process with a preference for allowing exemptions, but changed their minds after researching the subject, hearing from administrators and surveying other districts, including some who tried exemptions and reverted back. Administrators gave a presentation on their findings Tuesday night at the Board of Education meeting at Madison High School. Athletic Director Sean Dowling said, with …
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10:31 am on Friday, March 1, 2013
"High school sports are for winning championships and not life long fitness". What kind of clown has the School Board hired? High School sports are about growth, teamwork, setting priorities, support and trust to name a few. Winning is great - but not at the expense of everything else. I played High School sports and found the extra study helpful. Administrative nightmare? Seriously? Can't … more ›