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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.

1 hour ago, cbg said:

I have watched this play out at several private schools and when the “LIFERS” begin to complain you have major problems within the athletic program.  There is only one school that I am aware of that has not experienced issues between the full paying tuition students and the financial aid kids being brought in for athletic purposes.  The reason that this school does not experience any issues is because the Board of Trust is made up of very powerful and super financially well to do members that not only want to win but expect to win in football.  If this board experiences “ANY” push back from other board members, faculty members, headmaster or full tuition paying families they make it perfectly clear that there are absolutely zero fences keeping them at the school and if they are not 100% happy with the direction the school is going it would be best that they immediately withdraw from the school.  This board of trust has absolutely zero tolerance for those that wish to differentiate between the full tuition paying families and those that are on financial aid.

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.

On 8/8/2023 at 9:10 PM, TrickyD said:

Southside South Gibson Dyersburg from the west

Two good choices.

19 hours ago, cbg said:

If David Lipscomb High School falls off some compared to the teams coached by Trent Dilfer it will be due to the "LIFERS" complaining about "Lil Johnny" not getting to play due to the recruits being brought into the school.

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. 

45 minutes ago, CCLHL08 said:

Robertson County schools administrators aren’t very bright! 

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.

On 6/8/2023 at 9:52 PM, ReitzFan said:

My home state of Indiana operates with a "Success Factor". I  don't care for it one bit. It is also extremely wrong for D2 to be a test case. This is a very bad idea. I hope and pray this does not happen. However, if it does, it must apply to all schools not just D2 schools.

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.

2 hours ago, pepvol said:

Alcoa has a 1 game winning steak against Maryville… Maryville is 18-5 vs Alcoa since the year 2000 … I think we’re gonna be ok . 

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? 

5 minutes ago, MichaelMyers76 said:

Transfer rules still apply. You might go to the private  school but you will not  be playing.

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? 

On 4/24/2020 at 8:03 AM, ecu said:

After reading TSSAA response , it seems like what you can do after school is out is whatever your county decides. So if Rutherford says all schools can go to camp, but Coffee says they can't how fair is this? TSSAA needs to step up and give a plan for ALL schools in Tennessee. If I misinterpreted their response, correct me. Would like to hear other thoughts about summer plans.

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.

President Trump recommended maintaining social distancing until the end of April. This will most probably ends the school year for good.  I really do appreciate the TSSAA efforts to make it happen though.  I am also incredibly sorry for the young people that had to miss out on this season.

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/2009-h1n1-pandemic.html

From CDC website

From April 12, 2009 to April 10, 2010, CDC estimated there were 60.8 million cases (range: 43.3-89.3 million), 274,304 hospitalizations (range: 195,086-402,719), and 12,469 deaths (range: 8868-18,306) in the United States due to the (H1N1)pdm09 virus.

Additionally, CDC estimated that 151,700-575,400 people worldwide died from (H1N1)pdm09 virus infection during the first year the virus circulated.** Globally, 80 percent of (H1N1)pdm09 virus-related deaths were estimated to have occurred in people younger than 65 years of age. This differs greatly from typical seasonal influenza epidemics, during which about 70 percent to 90 percent of deaths are estimated to occur in people 65 years and older.

4 minutes ago, workinprogress said:

Way too much pride and differences for that to happen. 

And huge reduction in paychecks as well.

Actually found the last winning season. 2011 6-5. Still don't know who the HC was that year.

When was the last time that GCHS had a winning record? Who was their coach during that time?

Based on the 2017 numbers two classification would put GCA-Knoxville as the smallest school in the large division and USJ As the largest school in small division. I guess the addition of Lakeway and any other new school could move that line somewhat.

4 hours ago, MichaelMyers76 said:

They will add at least one in the next cycle. I would look for at least one more.

I am curious as to which 1 or 2 teams might consider moving up.  

I am hearing more and more dropping the publics to 5 classes and the privates to 2 classes.

It is interesting that they show how many out of zone students are at each school.  I wish the TSSAA would post that information just so it would be out in the open for all to see.  I get tired of all the guessing and supposition that goes on with thay subject.

On 10/20/2019 at 8:29 AM, BarneySox2007 said:

There are a lot of schools in Tennessee going through the same issues and clearly shows enrollment isn't totally the fair solution. If we keep going down this road we're going to see a lot of schools just fold the football programs. The sad thing about Heritage or WB is if they get another coach they usually go from bad to worse.

^^^^

This!

100% agree.  I hate to see a game that I love dying off and unfortunately it is in some communities.  We live in a time where we need football and our current system is not doing anything to save the sport.

Stepping off soap box now.

On 3/11/2019 at 10:07 AM, GCPioneer said:

Greenfield, Clarkrange, Loretto, and Summertown have to be the early favorites....

All will be very good next year