"This equity tool moves the needle dramatically in the right direction"

"A new tool to determine MIAA alignments will be implemented starting with the current alignment cycle, which will go into effect for the 2023-24 school year.

The formula, presented at Thursday’s virtual board of directors meeting, will be based on competitive equity. Previously, enrollment was used as a baseline, with factors such as co-ops and vocational status moving a school up or down.

“The goal for this equity tool is to remove as much subjectivity as possible by using real, measurable data,” said Jared Shannon, Wahconah athletic director and vice chair of the MIAA’s Tournament Management Committee.

The equity formula focuses on stability and high-needs numbers, as reported to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and would create a baseline alignment that schools can then appeal. Data points include English language learners, public assistance, SNAP, transitional aid, MassHealth, homelessness, and foster care, among others."

Continue reading about the new MIAA alignment process (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/22/sports/miaa-will-use-competitive-equity-rather-than-enrollment-determine-alignments/

Agenda doc for the Sep 22 meeting -> https://miaa.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MIAA-Board-of-Directors-Agenda9-22-22.pdf

 

"This equity tool moves the needle dramatically in the right direction"