Athletics Policies Open for Public Comment

Public comments should be submitted by July 16

Contact: Laurie Hogan (336) 370-8307
Created: 6/29/2009 4:39:02 PM

Guilford County Schools (GCS) invites the public to comment on new policies and procedures regarding student participation in athletics and coaches. The Guilford County Board of Education approved the first reading of the documents and now asks for the public to submit comments by July 16.

The following policies and procedures are open for comment: • JI – Student Participation in Interscholastic Athletics • JI-P – Student Participation in Interscholastic Athletics • GBDBA – Interscholastic Athletics Coaches • GBDBA-P – Interscholastic Athletics Coaches

Principals and athletic directors provided input during the development of the policies and procedures. Based on the rules already established by the N.C. High School Athletic Association, the proposed policies and procedures clarify the district’s position on student eligibility to participate in athletics and the process for choosing coaches.

The policies and procedures are posted on the GCS Web site and in district schools and offices during the public comment period. Comments should be submitted by July 16 through e-mail to policies@gcsnc.com or through U.S. Mail to Policy Development, Guilford County Schools, 712 N. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401. Individuals who have questions should call 336-370-8340 for assistance.

The documents are available for review on the GCS Web site at the link below.

http://www.gcsnc.com/comments/comments3.htm

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Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. 

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s Web site at www.gcsnc.com.