The beginning of the end of high school sports?

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Originally posted by Doughnutman:
We had a parent volunteer his company to install lights. He couldn't afford to when he found out he had to do both fields.

I've been led to understand that as a private donation, he could give whatever he wanted, to whichever field he wanted, without scrutiny from title 9. The school cannot be involved in fundraising for the event however, it must be controlled 100% outside of school administration and then donated as a complete package.

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Originally posted by CPLZ:
I would be interested in hearing some informed opinions on the following...

It is my understanding that Title 9 applies only to monies and appropriations made from school budget dollars and not to private donations.

When we were trying to get lights for our baseball field, our AD told us that if we purchased the lights and donated them to the baseball program (installed), they would not be subject to title 9.

Equal monies, whether budgeted or donated must be spent on the girls and boys sports programs. Usually you see more girls sports than boys sports due to the expense of football. There isn't a girls sport to offset the cost of football.

Technically, if baseball gets a field renovation softball isn't required to receive one. However, equal cost of the renovation must be poured into the girl's budget somewhere. To avoid the appearance of impropriety you will usually see sports played by both genders treated equally.

A few years ago a girl's parent raised a stink the boys basketball team went far away for a national tournament and the girls didn't (one of the best girls tournaments in the country was local). The parent waived Title IX in the AD's face. The AD explained new uniforms were purchased for several girls sports including basketball to offset the cost of the trip.

CPLZ,

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I've been led to understand that as a private donation, he could give whatever he wanted, to whichever field he wanted, without scrutiny from title 9. The school cannot be involved in fundraising for the event however, it must be controlled 100% outside of school administration and then donated as a complete package.

Never gonna happen. I believe it has become school policy after a few lawsuits were threatened. The school doesn't want to(or can't) pay to fight a lawsuit. The law doesn't matter. It is purely economic.

While this would be hijacking my own thread if you want a better understanding of Title IX try this site.Title IX is about a lot more than sports.

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Never gonna happen. I believe it has become school policy after a few lawsuits were threatened. The school doesn't want to(or can't) pay to fight a lawsuit. The law doesn't matter. It is purely economic.

Sorry already happended. I do know in Ca that MLB player paid for the complete rebuild of a HS(baseball) field and to my knowlege nothing was said about having to do anything for any other program. They said thank you and built a beautiful field.

I also know that in our Booster Club bylaws, set by the school, there is no mention of how much money we can raise before we have to do anything for any other program.

If we raised enough to rebuild the fields then we would do it without any questions from anyone.

Facts are that parents will raise the money if needed and HS sports are not going anywhere. In higher earning areas the charges are higher and the conditions are better, in lower economic areas the conditions are just not as good, but they still will play if there is a desire for a team.

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I've been led to understand that as a private donation, he could give whatever he wanted, to whichever field he wanted, without scrutiny from title 9. The school cannot be involved in fundraising for the event however, it must be controlled 100% outside of school administration and then donated as a complete package.

Never gonna happen. I believe it has become school policy after a few lawsuits were threatened. The school doesn't want to(or can't) pay to fight a lawsuit. The law doesn't matter. It is purely economic.[/quote][/QUOTE]

I don't think this has anything to do with Title IX, but is a District policy regarding donated monies. I know in many areas around here the district has to approve this type of thing. Remember, you are talking about capital improvements to a publicly owned facility.

We have one saving grace here in AZ. There is a tax credit available for families to donate up to $400 and receive a straight tax credit on their state income tax. This money can be earmarked for specific programs (ie baseball team).