Clarifying Osmond/Wausa Coop
We want to take a moment to address some of the public discussion and clarify the situation regarding the recent dissolution of the Osmond/Wausa coop.
First and foremost, we have valued our partnership with Wausa in the past and this coming year and appreciate the opportunities it provided for our students and student-athletes to grow, compete, and represent their communities together. We thank Wausa Public Schools for their past collaboration and the positive experiences many students and families have had as part of this cooperative.
While we were hopeful to continue cooping in certain sports moving forward, Wausa presented us with a proposal that focused solely on a full district consolidation 6+ years down the road, without any options to continue or expand the coop. As a result, we had to consider what is in the best immediate and long-term interest of Osmond students.
Our district has expressed a critical and ongoing need—particularly in the area of basketball—and we approached Wausa multiple times in hopes of continuing our current coops and expanding our coop. Unfortunately, those requests were declined. We were given the option to look elsewhere if that better served our needs, and after careful consideration, we have chosen to do so.
Our top priority is to work with a district that demonstrates respect, communicates openly, and is committed to working together as equals. We remain committed to doing what’s best for our students and community, and we look forward to exploring new partnerships that reflect those values.
Thank you to our community for your continued support, and good luck to all coaches and student-athletes in the upcoming year.
Osmond Community School Board