Results of school Board meeting March 20, 2008

Conference room was about 2/3 full. Many principals, some teachers and parents were present. In the hearing of delegates were three persons. One person was interested in trying to get schools to adopt bowling as a TSSAA sport. Bowling was sanctioned about three years ago by TSSAA and has seen significant growth state-wide. Generally, if our schools have interest and can find a coach

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