Competitive Equity in the OSSAA - Sept. 11 at 2:30 PM at the state capitol

   The Interim Study  (Competitive Equity in the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activity Association) for the Senate Education Committee is shaping up to be very competitive. On one side will be traditional public school advocates who believe in competitive equity for all OSSAA member schools, and the other side will feature an OSSAA representative who believes in the status quo for member schools. The "status quo" is a failed Rule 14 for providing competitive equity in the OSSAA. Groups are already aligning with one side or the other, as the Daily Oklahoman and the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) has come down squarely on the side of the OSSAA - and most coaches, parents, and public school officials are siding with the traditional public school advocates.
   What is also interesting is that the two main presenters representing each side are from the same town, Blanchard. As a matter of fact, both know each other very well, and will probably offer opposing viewpoints. There should be many facts presented that the Senators may ask questions, but to know for sure - one must attend, as it's an open meeting. Those who believe competitive equity should be provided by the OSSAA will present first, followed by the OSSAA rebuttal. No rebuttal will be allowed by the traditional public school supporters. Anyone wishing to attend the interim study - It will be held on Tuesday, September 11 at 2:30 PM in room 535 at the state capitol. By the way, presenting for the OSSAA will be Mike Whaley, Assistant Executive Director, and resident of Blanchard.