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If a kid is an average student, is it fair to the taxpayers to pay for an extra year of education so he/she can become a better athlete? There is a cost associated with each student that repeats a grade, not to mention the added number to the classroom. So if a class of 29 7th graders suddenly becomes 35 7th graders because of holdbacks, do they hire another teacher or do the 29 first time seventh graders just suffer the lack of attention? Every kid deserves, and has a right to an education, however, sports are an extracurricular activity, and pass and retention should not be based on them.

KHSAA rule: If your 19(15 in 8th grade) on/after august 1st, you are eligible(senior year). Also states you are not eligible for High School Sports in the 2nd year you repeat.

It really doesnt matter what you all think. The Board is not going to vacate a rule close to the end of the school year, just because you dont like it. The plain facts is your a coach and just know your going to take whippings all year long again or you think your child will be at a disadvantage, instead of worrying about playing time for your child or something along that line. Get your child in camps, AAU, work with them yourself, etc. to make them better or hold them back as well. It's the parents/school/board's choice and the rule is on the internet if you want to take time to read it. As long as the right guidelines are followed with what the rule states.

By the way, ain't the parent's taxpayers anyways.