Kelly, a staff member presenting policy updates, said the draft revision to Policy 5141.31 clarifies when student-athlete physicals must be current.

She reported a recommendation from the district coordinator of nursing services, Carrie Burke, to change phrasing from requiring a physical that "must encompass the entire sports season" to a requirement that the physical "encompass the first day of the sports season," including practices. The presenter said the change would reduce scheduling problems arising from insurers that allow annual physicals only "every calendar year" and could leave a student ineligible if their prior exam fell a day short of a 12-month interval.

Kelly told the committee the intent is to ensure students are eligible for the official first practice or game while allowing a short window for families to schedule follow-up appointments. Committee members suggested clarifying language to explicitly include practices ("first day of the sports season, including practices"). The committee agreed that the policy applies to school-sponsored athletic activities supervised by coaches, and not to informal student-led preseason gatherings.

A motion recommending Policy 5141.31 to the full board for a first read was made and seconded. Committee members voted in favor and the motion carried.