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structing a new gym over providing additional educational space. They also expressed their desire not to see the track upgrade put off for yet another year.
Marlor reminded the board that according to Title IX the school is required to offer one more girls sport during the winter season. Currently, boys are offered both basketball and wrestling, while girls are only offered basketball. Gymnastics would be the alternative option for the girls.
Marlor further stated that out of the numerous calls he has received from constituents in his district the residents have mostly been in favor of the construction of the auxiliary gym.
Chappell added that practice time has become an issue as some students are not getting home until 9 p.m. or having to come to school at 7 a.m. to practice because of the limited space that only one gym allows.
Emotions were visably at a peak among board members.
While not opposed to providing additional room for sports activities, Gorfein and Crocker were not comfortable with sacrificing additional classrooms stressing the academic side of educating the county’s youth. However, other members clearly saw the need for an adequate sports program partnered with academics.
With emotions running high among board members over essentially weighing the risks and rewards of this decision, the board found themselves at a stand still.
The meeting adjourned with the board’s assumption that Chappell would get more exact figures on construction plans and that board members would take more time to ponder the options put to them, as well as getting in touch with their respective supervisors.
Ruth Purnell may be reached at rpurnell@timespapers.com.
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