Public Schools and Private Non-Profit: Middle School Athletics Partnership

Course objectives How the partnership started? Developing the partnership Understanding the needs of the stakeholders Program structure and implementation Program growth

Changing community landscape Decreasing School Enrollment Increasing Expenses Necessary Cuts Community Conversations What can we do?

Initial reaction???? Cost savings… Close 5 Elementary Schools out of 12 Close Middle School in 3 years Eliminate Middle School Sports Close Middle School pools Etc.… Initial reaction????

Stakeholders…Know the players MHSAA Parents Schools: Athletes Administration Community Teachers Coaches

Communication Midland Public Schools Staff Coaches – meeting Partner Common language Staff Talking points FAQs Coaches – meeting Set the stage Build trust

Partnership Community Center Schools Community leader in recreation Expertise in programming Support staff Resources Schools Infrastructure Facilities Bussing Administration - support Coaches - teachers MHSAA compliance

Example Agreement – Middle School Sports Clear expectations Clear responsibilities Updated/reviewed each year Example agreement is included in your handouts

Middle School Pools School funding Opportunity to expand partnership Pools scheduled to close Opportunity to expand partnership Pool maintenance Expertise Parent involvement Raised over $120,000 Example agreement is included in your handouts

Middle School Pools Middle School Sports Physical Education Classes Girls and Boys Teams Physical Education Classes Swim Team Special Olympics

Program Structure Program Director Program Coordinator Athletic Director (each school) Coaches Head Coach Assistant Coach(s) based on enrollment Ticket takers Concessions Referees School Administration

Revenue Sources - Fees Students pay to participate: $85.00 for one sport $170.00 for two sports Third sport free Same model that was in place through the schools Entry fees for games $2.00 for students $3.00 for parents Seniors are free…

Revenue Sources: Sponsorships: Banners T-Shirts Website Registration *Sample included in handouts…

Revenue Sources: Grants: Midland Area Community Foundation Football Equipment, uniforms and supplies Community Service Grant

Program expenses… Administration Transportation Registration Uniforms Coaches Equipment Game day staff Supplies Referees First Aid

Program Growth Boys Swimming Cross Country Team practices together Cheer/Poms (run as intermural program) Football (2 teams per school) Added 6th graders in Fall 2016

Other examples of partnerships… Your community? What worked? What was a roadblock/barrier? Ideas that you have?

Questions…