SmashMouth

It’s not a constitutional issue sir.

I know you’re probably not a lawyer, and neither am I. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express recently. What you’re missing to see is that the same rule applies for everyone no matter their socio-economic status. I’ll use your same example structure. Kid from area A (high socioeconomic area) move to area B (non-affluent area) where parents got a job for whatever reason. That affluent child cannot play sports there either. Equal treatment.

There is nothing in the constitution about this. Lol.

Ok: Appreciate or ‘Preciate

Damn. What a shellacking!

There's only one poster with the stupid racist crap (maybe two). Don't paint the rest of that with that brush.

Exactly.

He was a coach at North Shore. Protecting the brand...

The word is "moot". Just an FYI.

It's not a reach, it happened, and I wasn't speaking specifically of North Shore. Other sanctions have been handed down to other schools too.

Not according to the UIL...

I'm of the weak opinion, (weak, because I only have opinions of coaches to back it up & not facts) that recruiting (a violation) is much less prevalent than athletes transferring on their own to a better suited school for athletic purposes (also a violation). None of it is acceptable to me, but I understand why people do it.

So is it your opinion that almost no schools recruit? And I'm just asking, cuz I have no idea.

In your opinion, and you have knowledge, what schools are possibly recruiting? Just your opinion...which ones?

Errybody stupid

Til the students outgrow the schools. Then they pass a bond and Big Daddy who doesn’t even have a kid in the system anymore has to pay more in property taxes. Lol. There’s definitely 2 sides to this coin.

It's way more convoluted than that though if you're seeking to compete in UIL activities.

Exactly my sentiment. The only place we may differ on the open enrollment issue is that, in my opinion, public schools exist first and foremost for education and not extra-curriculars. But I can't argue with each parent doing what's best for their child.

I know. I didn't mean you, specifically. I meant that a district has a choice. Choose to be open or not. Personally, I'm not moving to put my kid in a worse school district (academically, financially, etc.) or having to drive him across town to another city for the sake of his athletic career unless he's a bona fide blue chip prospect. Most kids aren't. Mine was good and played in college, but he wasn't headed to a power school for sure. Instead, he got a quality education in Lumberton, I didn't have to sell my house and move, he got to experience college ball and help win a National Championship for a D3 school, UMHB in Belton, TX. Mission accomplished.

I agree with you on that opinion. And for the record, I am for Lumberton having a closed enrollment. Too many possible negatives that don't outweigh the positives. Mostly, higher taxes which I don't want to pay... 🤑

Ok, then suffer the consequences. Your choice.

Or just opted to an easier district... Oh wait...

For those who don't speak UIL, PAPF = Previous Athletic Participation Form, I believe.

Can those closed enrollment schools change to open enrollment schools?

Yeah, that's a little far fetched and a lot disrespectful to those who served valiantly. My Dad (remember the guy with the 2 Bronze Stars with Combat V) got no monthly check or anything above treatment from the VA for the cancer he was awarded along with the commendations for heroism in battle. Your scenario doesn't happen.