Hunter
12/24/22
A new way to classify Iowa High School football teams may be in effect next season.
The Gazette reports that earlier this month, the IHSAA board of control approved a recommendation from the IHSAA classification committee to adopt a model — based on socioeconomics — similar to one currently used by the Minnesota State High School League.
The Minnesota system calls for the 40-percent reduction of a school’s free and reduced lunch count from the annual enrollment to determine a final classification model.
Member schools voted overwhelmingly in favor on the amendment, which required at least 50 percent participation, and a 60 percent threshold among those voting. 72 percent joined in the voting, and 80 percent voted for the measure.
The Athletic Association’s legal counsel is preparing an updated Articles of Incorporation, which must be submitted to the Iowa Board of Education by Tuesday so that it can be on the board’s agenda for their January 12th meeting. If the BOE approves the updated Articles of Incorporation, the new classification will go into effect for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.