Parents, student-athletes protest CPS decision to suspend sports

School leaders said school sports will be paused during the five-week remote learning period.

"We want to come to the tableand be a part of the decision.This is affecting ourchildren.

We feel like ourvoice has been taken fromus."NEW AT 11.PARENTS ANDSTUDENTS OF CINCINNATI PUBLICSCHOOLS RALLY TOGETHER --BEHIND A CLEAR MESSAGE.THEY SAY -- THEY WANT THEUPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR TOINCLUDE FALLSPORTS.TONIGHT -- WCPO 9 NEWSREPORTER JAKE RYLE SHOWS USWHAT THOSE PARENTS ARE ASKINGFOR..

AND HOW THE BOARD ISREACTING."Typically - this time of theyear - student-athletes wouldbe practicing..

Gearing up forthe season.

But this year..instead, several teams say itwas more important to be atMonday's board meeting."A..TEAMEFFORT., "For some of these players,especially football.

I knowthey're riding on this.ISAIAHJACKSON KNOWS..

THIS KINDAYEAR..

DOESN'T HAVE APLAYBOOK.., "They need these seasons tohave a future, to potentiallyget into college, and succeedin life."HE PLAYS SOCCER ATWALNUT HILLS..

AND HE'S HOPINGFOR A SENIOR SEASON.., "Having the season allows usto gather highlights.

Do whatwe can to gather the littleexposure we need topotentially get an offer toplay in college."FALL SPORTSFOR CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLSHAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD..ISAIAH'S MOTHER..

AUDRA..

SAYSTHE STUDENTS DESERVEBETTER., "We feel that it's worth it.They're strong.

They're young,they're healthy.

They'll beokay.

We want the board togive us that choice asparents."SUPERINTENDENT LAURAMITCHELL MENTIONED DURINGMONDAY'S BOARD MEETING..

THEDISTRICT HAS HAD 9 CONFIRMEDCASES OF STUDENTS WHO HAVECOVID..

AND WERE PRACTICINGSPORTS..

THEY'VE SINCE BEENQUARANTINED.., "A lot of other schools planto go ahead with their season.We want to be a part of that.We don't want our kids to beat a disadvantage for notbeing able to play."FOR NOW -THE PRACTICE THEY'RE PUTTINGIN PLAY..

IS PATIENCE.., "They're all down about it.I'm very optimistic.

I'mhoping we'll be able to have aseason."JAKE RYLE, WCPO 9 NEWS.