# VPS Committee of the Whole 09/22/26

The VPS Board of Directors held a Committee of the Whole meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily discussing a proposal to address low student participation in certain high school athletic programs. The board reviewed a potential combined participation model, where two or more schools could merge specific sports teams to maintain viable programs, particularly highlighting challenges at Hudson's Bay and Fort Vancouver High Schools. The discussion included evaluation criteria, maintaining school identity, coaching staff considerations, and the need for board approval for any combined team proposals. No immediate votes were taken, but the board sought feedback and emphasized the importance of student experience and community input. Additionally, the meeting covered procedural updates related to special education evaluation timelines and several policy revisions, including electronic resources, homeless student services, student restraint policies, public records access fees, and sick leave, all slated for second reading and adoption at a future meeting. No direct procurement or contracting actions were reported during this session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [VPS Committee of the Whole 09/22/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIY8EBAwCo0) - VPS Board of Directors