Marv Smith, Iola High School cross country coach, proposed the Iola Board of Education approve a middle school cross country team, at their meeting Monday night. Smith said there have been middle schoolers who have voluntarily practiced with the high school team in the past. Although these students practiced with the high school team they were not allowed to participate at high school meets.
New guidelines now prohibit middle schoolers from practicing with the high school team.
Board members followed Smith’s lead and approved the…
