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TSSAA BYLAWS CHANGES APPROVED FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR Section 11. General Provisions. Residence. A student changing schools for any reason, to be eligible, must live at home with his/her parent(s) or guardian(s), unless: (a) the student is moving to a boarding school and has no athletic record the previous twelve months in any sport; (b) the student is moving as a direct result of the dissolution of the student's home due to death; (c) the student is moving as a direct result of the divorce of the student's parents; or (d) the student is moving as a direct result of the separation of the student's parents, provided a complaint or petition for absolute divorce has been filed with a court having jurisdiction to grant the divorce Section 12. Eligible Transfer Students. b. There has been a bona fide change of residence by the student's entire family unit in which (1) the old residence is outside the territory of the new school, g. The first time the student changes residence from one parent to the other as a result of a court ordered custody change, so long as the principal of the former school attests in writing that the move was not for athletic or disciplinary reasons; or h. The first time the student changes residence from a guardian to either or both parents as a result of a court-ordered custody change, so long as the principal of the former school attests in writing that the move was not for athletic or disciplinary reasons; Guardian – An adult with whom the student has lived for twelve (12) or more consecutive months. For purposes of TSSAA Bylaws, official appointment by a court is not required to establish guardianship; however, no person may be considered a guardian for purposes of these Bylaws unless the student has lived with that person for twelve (12) or more consecutive months, regardless of whether that person has been appointed as a guardian by a court. Parent – The birth mother and biological father of a student; the person(s) to whom a proper jurisdiction grants adoption of the student; or a step-parent with whom the student regularly resides.

Strong leadership and a clear vision are important. I have seen far too many private school not reach their full potential because they are lacking in both. I still think that there are obstacles in terms of "athletics" and long term student athletes and short term student athletes but perhaps LA can maintain their success and keep both sides happy.

Two good choices.

Those "LIFERS" pay a lot more in tuition, for a lot more years, than the transfers do. Like it or not you better be able to find some type of balance.

If state money was tied to football success then they would care. It is all about test scores in public education now because of state funding. Athletics in most places is a second thought that they just pay lip service to.

Interesting that other privates are calling for this. There is a divide between boarding and non-boarding schools in Div. 2

I have been told that Arizona has 6 classes but they use a computer system that ranks everyone in those 6 classes. Based on those rankings the top 8 teams from 4A, 5A, and 6A are put in the the 7th bracket. They call that the open division bracket.

I did not realize that Maryville had been so dominant versus Alcoa, but I was meaning since it is common for kids to transfer to programs that give them the best chance to win a state title, could Alcoa now hold that advantage. I know Maryville is not built off of transfers but getting one or two a year certainly would not hurt them.

Should Maryville be concerned that Alcoa is now a more favorable destination that Maryville? If a family was thinking about moving their child, will they choose Alcoa because of their continued success? That is what has happened in Murfreesboro with Oakland.

Petition for the Franklin County Rebels in Winchester to change mascots as well.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSSA) faced bankruptcy as late as 2015 stemming from legal cost associated with a gender discrimination suit. They continued to appeal and ran up 7 million + in legal fees. The article I read stated that if the MHSSA had been bankrupted all the duties that they had performed would fall on the schools. Such as certification of officials, enforcement of rules, putting on all championships, organizing regions or districts, etc. Basically all TSSAA duties would fall on the schools.

I am not being negative but what happens if football is not played and the TSSAA goes bankrupt?

Fair point. I do wonder if you would potentially see some people actually move to a reopened school system so their child could play. Actually have a bona fide change of residence. And while I doubt that it would happen, could or would the TSSAA approve hardship transfers for athletes leaving schools systems that had no reopened?

No you are exactly correct. TSSAA essentially said it will be a local decision. They seem to have deferred to local control. I will go one step further with this example. What happens if Shelby county schools can't meet the criteria fro reopening but neighboring Tipton county can reopen? Will you see athletes transferring to counties that are trying to reopen? What if a neighboring state reopens? Will students transfer to that state? What if a private school reopens and the surrounding public schools stay closed? Do public school school students start to transfer to those private schools?

It would depend on a number of factors. Most youth programs seem to in line with CDC and government policies about shutting down their programs. I think baseball and softball may be hit particularly hard due to their reliance on public parks and facilities that may remain shut down throughout the crisis. There are some recommendations to continue this through June.