I agree with this statement, and I think a good portion of those on the public side agree with this, but the KHSAA has not done a very good job of enforcing their own bylaws and I think a lot, not all, but a lot of the reason prop 20 came about is due to the KHSAA being weak on that issue. What I find even worse is that the solution appears to give the KHSAA more bylaws to police(feeder schools, boundary lines, etc.). They can not even police what they have now.

I agree with you.

To address your first points. I have a spouse who has taught in both private and public schools. Both have their pros and cons. You can get a quality education from either depending on how you apply yourself.

I agree with this too!

 

I agree that the split is too drastic a measure, but I also have trouble with the private school supporters who say (work harder, we are just better because we work harder, but at the same time they still want to be able to play those same public schools in the championships because a split champion on the private side would have very little legitimacy especially at the smaller school levels). The we are much better than you attitude, but we still need you for the playoffs.

I think that there is, again, a misconception of what the term "work harder" means when most private school supporters say this. For instance, when I've said it in the past, I mean the amount of parental support and financial support that the private schools must maintain in order to achieve an maintain a level of success. By "work harder" I don't mean the coaches and players. I highly doubt that most would mean that at all. I respect the coaches and players of ALL schools, in all sports. To be a coach or player at any school requires both hardwork and dedication. The difference in the amount of "work" is in the amount of time and effort and financial resources that the school community (parents, students, alumni) are willing to put into success. One of the greatest reasons for the success of schools like Trinity and St. X, whether academically or athletically, is the amount of time, effort and money they give back to their schools.

 

 

I also disagree with the public school side being so adamant about a split and using recruiting as a reason. While I am not so naive to believe that it does not occur, at public and private schools, but does it occur so much that such a drastic measure as prop 20 is necessary. I think not. There are enough KHSAA bylaws in place currently to address the recruiting issue, they just need to police it much better. Having said that, I realize that it is very difficult to prove, but the perception is that because it is difficult to prove, the KHSAA buries their head in the sand.

 

So back to the topic at hand. If it takes a legislative act to stop all this garbage then I am all for it, even if it skips the judicial process and appears as a tag along amendment to a bill.

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I agree with you.

I agree with this too!

 

I think that there is, again, a misconception of what the term "work harder" means when most private school supporters say this. For instance, when I've said it in the past, I mean the amount of parental support and financial support that the private schools must maintain in order to achieve an maintain a level of success. By "work harder" I don't mean the coaches and players. I highly doubt that most would mean that at all. I respect the coaches and players of ALL schools, in all sports. To be a coach or player at any school requires both hardwork and dedication. The difference in the amount of "work" is in the amount of time and effort and financial resources that the school community (parents, students, alumni) are willing to put into success. One of the greatest reasons for the success of schools like Trinity and St. X, whether academically or athletically, is the amount of time, effort and money they give back to their schools.

 

 

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I agree with this as well because I have seen it first hand. I graduated from Boyle County High School in the early 90's. The football program there was horrible. Many times beaten by Danville by 7 or 8 touchdowns. They were a laughing stock. I think in the four years I was in high school they won maybe a total of 10 or 12 games. The soccer team regularly outscored the football team. Chuck Smith, love him or hate him, turned that program around with community support and hard work. Now it is one of the more competitive programs in the state. The public school that I support now is one of the strongest academically and athletically in the state. It is due to huge committment from all in the community. I guess like you said, sometimes the way it is stated, makes it feel like a slap in the face rather than speaking from a point of humility.

There are assumptions and misconceptions on both sides!

Mostly one sided.

Mostly one sided.

 

both sides have problems.