HIGH SCHOOLS: NCHSAA Commissioner issues statement on Haywood County matter

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A story by HighSchoolOT.com that could ultimately have an impact statewide, as Haywood County reaches out to state legislature about North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) policies:

THE STORY: https://www.highschoolot.com/haywood-county-asks-state-to-investigate-fairness-of-nchsaa-questions-its-legal-authority-as-private-entity/18287945/

UPDATE

NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker issued the following statement on Thursday in reaction to this development:

TUCKER

“Since 1913, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association has served public and non-boarding parochial schools in our state. To this day the Association continues to work closely with the State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction, partnering together to enrich the educational experiences of young people, particularly our student-athletes, through education-based athletics. It is disappointing when a local education agency (LEA), or even a member school, does not understand the history of the Association and its close working relationship with the State Board of Education.

In 1952 the State Board of Education adopted regulations governing interscholastic athletics in public schools, recognizing the NCHSAA as one of the governing bodies to oversee this endeavor. In accordance with the NCHSAA Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the Association provides opportunities for member schools to appeal decisions they feel adversely impact their school. We are committed to continue to provide those opportunities for our members to make their concerns and voices heard. By the Articles and Bylaws, appeal opportunities ultimately rest with the NCHSAA Board of Directors, a body selected and approved by the membership of the NCHSAA, who represent the interests of all member schools from all eight regions, all four classifications, and wide-ranging roles in education-based athletics.

The Association will continue its work in support of the mission of education-based athletics, with the ultimate goal to help students become better citizens and well-rounded individuals through the lessons they learn in our programs.”

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