North Judson-San Pierre 5th graders will have the opportunity to play basketball this season following a decision made by the NJ-SP School Board Tuesday evening.
The board unanimously approved a recommendation to add 5th-grade boys and girls basketball to the school’s athletics program.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin explained that since this is the first year, it will be a bit of an exploratory endeavor. She said they’ll play about four to six games and there are other schools that they’ll be able to compete against.
Zupin stated, “With the Hoosier North Athletic Conference developed a few years ago, other schools in the Conference have 5th-grade teams, so it’s an opportunity to have that competitive spirit at that level.”
She added that since an additional coaching position was not budgeted for this year, the coach will serve in a voluntary position. She noted that all applicants will be subject to a background check, as is school policy with any adults who work for the corporation.
Zupin said that the board will most likely consider a recommendation for the coach’s position at their meeting in November.
