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COMMUNITY RELATIONS JULY 27, 2015 5:40 PM <br />Committee Members Present: Karen White, Valerie Schey, Gavin Ferlic, Derek Dieter (XAB) <br />Citizen Members Present: Gavin Seabe (AB) <br />Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, <br />Oliver Davis (XAB) <br />Others Present: Bob Emery, Brian Pawlowski, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand <br />Agenda: Bill No. 15 -74 Recommend the SBCSC Board of Trustees not to <br />lower the Standards for Student - Athletes <br />Participating in interscholastic Athletics <br />Karen White, Chair of the Community Relations Committee called the meeting to order for the purpose <br />of considering bill 15 -74. This was a resolution recommending the South Bend Community School <br />Corporation not lower the standards of student - athletes participating in interscholastic athletics. <br />The SBCSC has proposed to lower the grade point standard for student - athletes so long as they are <br />tutored and are showing improvement. <br />The Council resolution advocates that there be much more discussion allowing enhanced public input. <br />This collaboration, and outreach would foster a greater degree of transparency. <br />Councilmembers Henry Davis, Valerie Schey and Derek Dieter were co- sponsors of the bill. Henry made <br />the presentation suggesting that lowering the "bar" was a disservice to both the individual student - <br />athlete and the entire community. <br />General discussion followed most of which voiced opposition to lowering academic standards. <br />Ultimately Valerie Schey moved for a favorable recommendation. Karen White seconded the motion. <br />There were no nays. <br />Karen White adjourned the meeting at 5:55 PM. <br />Respectfully Submitted,lj <br />V�u <br />Karen L. White, Chairperson <br />Community Relations <br />