Williams Valley athletic director Randy Russelavage told the school board Thursday there’s a shortage of athletic trainers in the area right now.
He said Williams Valley’s previous athletic trainer, Lauren Rees, was pursing further education and would not be available for the upcoming school year. Russelavage said he spoke with Jeff Shields, of CPRS Physical Therapy, about the possibility of sharing a trainer with another school district.
There is a possibility that a trainer could be shared with Upper Dauphin Area, perhaps two days a week, Russelavage said. The trainer could assist with athletic training, hydration testing, physicals and concussion impact testing.
He also said if the board wishes, he could contact Garrett Miller, with the Williamstown Area Ambulance Association/EMS, to see if someone from the ambulance service would be able to help, similar to what was done in the past.
Russelavage said he could ask Shields to come to the July meeting to address the board if members had any questions.
Directors Jennifer Kramer and John Mika both commended Rees for her service to the district’s students.
Board President Daniel Stroup announced there was an executive session May 4 for personnel matters and an executive session at 6 p.m. Thursday prior to the regular board meeting.
The next regularly scheduled public board meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. May 26 in the board room. An executive session for board members and administrators will begin at 7 p.m.