Such a move would generate $1 million in savings, while impacting some 6,000 students and 730 coach positions in sports ranging from football and basketball to the elimination of judo at the varsity level.
The only JV sports that would not be cut under the proposal are girls' soccer, softball, paddling and bowling. Those sports were implemented several years ago to meet Title IX gender-equity requirements and fall under a different funding program than other JV sports.
While there has been an outcry about the plan among sports-oriented critics, the cuts go much deeper than their particular point of interest.
It's all part of an attempt to chop $9.2 million in expenses throughout the Department of Education and could adversely impact such popular and much-needed programs as the A-Plus after-school programs.
The proposed cuts were revealed on Monday during a Board of Education budget and fiscal committee meeting, and reflect part of the financial restrictions placed on state agencies by Gov. Linda Lingle.
If approved, changes in athletics will begin with the 2009-2010 school year.
Those concerned with the proposed changes should inform their BOE representative quickly. All budget decisions are scheduled to be completed by the board's Aug. 7 meeting.
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