14-05-2025
MIAA Board of Directors recap: Approving Charter School and Central Mass. athletic conferences, rule tweaks, and more
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The MCSAC, which has existed independently in some form since 2005, will operate in District 6, meaning some schools will move districts. The 17 members are: Boston Collegiate (Dorchester), Collegiate Charter of Lowell, Community Charter of Cambridge, Excel Academy (East Boston), Pioneer Charter (Everett), Pioneer Charter II (Saugus), Prospect Hill Academy (Cambridge), Salem Academy, Academy of the Pacific Rim (Hyde Park), Argosy Collegiate (Fall River), Boston Prep (Hyde Park), Brooke Charter (Mattapan), Codman Academy (Dorchester), Neighborhood House (Dorchester), New Heights (Brockton), Roxbury Prep Charter (Hyde Park), and South Shore Charter (Norwell).
The Board was close to voting on whether to accept
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MIAA executive director Bob Baldwin suggested a more robust process for approving new members during Wednesday's board meeting.
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After much discussion, and several board members expressing support behind having applicants meet with the board before a vote is held, Nazarene's membership was tabled.
Three minor rule changes were approved unanimously: One, language was cleaned up on scheduling limits for schools, specifically that if a school adds a game after the schedule cutoff date, that game will be forfeited and it could put the team over the game limit, resulting in further forfeits. Two, it was clarified that students who re-classify despite being eligible to move up a grade cannot use the student eligibility waiver or appeals process (Rule 59). Lastly, a carve-out was created for middle school waivers after the deadline if a team plays a JV schedule.
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Clarification was also offered on a question about out-of-season coaching and members were reminded that while high school coaches may offer private lessons, they cannot be 1-on-1 with one of their players, and no more than half the participants can be candidates for the coach's program.
It was the final meeting as president of the board for Boston Public Schools principal Stephanie Sibley, who was recognized for her two years of service. She will remain on the board.
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