(KNZA)--Efforts are underway to bring a wrestling program back in South Brown County USD 430.
Horton High School Athletic Director Mark Ross presented a proposal to the Board of Education this week to add the sport for the high school and 7th and 8th grades.
Ross estimated it would cost $7,000 to implement the program. He noted that the uniforms, mats and equipment used when the district last had wrestling five years ago are still in good shape, which would reduce the cost to start the program back up.
He said that 12 high school students have expressed an interest in the sport, along with a handful of 7th and 8th graders.
It was the consensus of the Board to move forward.
In other business, the Board approved a calendar for next school year. The first day of school for students will be August 22nd and the last day will be May 21st.
Following an executive session, the USD 430 Board approved by hiring of Robyn Allen as district curriculum director. Allen is currently a 7th grade teacher at Atchison Middle School.
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