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Dist. U-46 Board approves IHSA coop application

By Seth Hancock
  The Board of Education in School District U-46 unanimously approved, 7-0 vote, of an application to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) in support of a cooperative (coop) team at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 13.
  The IHSA governs high school sports and activities. The coop is between Elgin and South Elgin high schools for group interpretation, which is a drama activity.
  “At this time, South Elgin (High School) does not have enough student interest to hold our own (group interpretation) team and Elgin (High School) does not have a sponsor or team at this time,” the application states. “This is an easy Coop as both schools are in the same district.”
  The application states that the IHSA requires a letter from the presidents of each conference involved, which is only the Upstate Eight Conference in this case, to certify that it supports the coop team as well as a letter from the conference president approving of the team competing in the conference. It also requires the board of educations of each school, U-46 the sole district in this case, to approve of an intergovernmental agreement.
  With the board’s approval, the UEC president will need to submit the necessary letters.
  Lela Majstorovic, assistant superintendent of schools, was unsure if this was a new coop when asked if this will allow the team to compete this year.
  “I believe that we already have it,” Majstorovic said. “I don’t know that this is a new team. I think this might be a renewal.”
  A review of the IHSA website shows that the coop has been in existence but the coop ends in 2023 requiring the renewal. The drama season takes place in March, according to the IHSA.