ASES Sports FAQ

Nothing is changing for the current school year. ASES sports will continue as usual while the District reviews how the programs are structured, staffed, and funded.

No. The District does not intend to eliminate sports from ASES. The purpose of the review is to identify a sustainable path for continuing these opportunities.

ASES sports have developed differently across participating schools. Programs may vary by site in the sports offered, staffing arrangements, use of volunteers, and reliance on parent donations or other funding.

The review will help the District better understand these differences and develop a more consistent, equitable, and sustainable approach.

Yes. The District will work through a review of all ASES sports programs throughout this school year. Each program will be considered as part of the broader effort to improve consistency, equity, and long-term sustainability.

No. The review is beginning, and no final decisions have been made about how the programs may operate in future years.

Yes. Cross country and other ASES sports will continue as usual during the current school year.

No decision has been made about a future program model. The review will consider student access, site needs, staffing, funding, program requirements, and operational feasibility.

No. Parent donations are appreciated and can be used to support programs as has been done in the past. Parent donations currently vary by site and, in some cases, do not cover the full cost of operating a program. Funding will be one of the areas examined during the review.

The District’s fiscal realities are one factor. The review is intended to identify a model that is both equitable for students and financially sustainable over time.

There are no changes for the current school year. Staffing is one of the areas that will be reviewed because current models vary across schools. Any future changes affecting employees would be communicated through the appropriate processes before implementation.

The District will provide opportunities for families and staff to share feedback as options are developed. Additional information about those opportunities will be provided during the school year.

A comprehensive review will take place throughout this school year, with the goal of developing a proposal for implementation the following school year. No final decisions have been made. Families and staff will receive updates and opportunities to provide feedback as the work progresses.