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

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

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

4. 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????

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

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

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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. Revenue Sources - Fees Students pay to participate:
$85.00 for one sport
$ 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…

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

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

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

16. 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

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

18. Questions…