This page is for School Administrators and MSHSL Governing Board Representatives to access resources and information in preparation for the constitutional amendment member school vote on 9th grade governance.
Voting period is now closed
Background Information
The Minnesota State High School League has long governed interscholastic athletic and fine arts programs for students in grades 10, 11 and 12, along with any students in grades 7, 8 and 9 who participate in these MSHSL programs. In the past few years, the League has heard clearly from representatives of our Member Schools and the Board of Directors that it is time to transition our League to an organization that governs and includes all students in grade 9 in the same way it serves students in grades 10, 11 and 12.
This past school year, the League’s Board of Directors engaged in significant internal and external conversations to learn more about the steps that would be necessary to become a grades 9-12 organization as well as the reasons that support or challenge this potential change. Ultimately, at the June 2024 meeting, the Board unanimously passed a resolution supporting a call for a Member School vote this fall that would amend the MSHSL Constitution to include all 9th graders in MSHSL Member Schools. This member school vote is scheduled for October 4 – October 18, 2024, and every member school is strongly encouraged to vote. This vote will take place electronically.
The Member School vote will also include a second amendment proposal. This amendment proposes changing and updating archaic, outdated and inconsistent language in the Constitution. These changes will be technical in nature and will not change intent or application.
The League will provide direct communication to Superintendents, Presidents, Principals and Activities Directors related to this potential change. Look for ongoing communication in future emails and mailings.
Resources
Communication