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10 <br /> policies regarding concussions; and reports submitted on an annual basis to monitor the issue <br /> closely. <br /> James Barrett said the CHCCS board reviewed a concussion policy last week, and <br /> noted that it is not just a question of returning to play the sport, but being able to return to <br /> learn. He said CHCCS is also monitoring this issue closely. <br /> Joal Broun said the UNC team studying the concussion issue is a voluntary program, <br /> and is testing soccer players. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said after football, soccer is the number one sport for <br /> concussions for boys, and soccer is the number one sport for girls. <br /> Dr. Todd Wirt said last year in OCS, lacrosse was the sport with the most concussions. <br /> He said OCS partnered with the UNC study over a year ago, and has helmets from them. He <br /> said some of the helmets have probes in them to track data. <br /> Commissioner Rich said this could be another follow up item. <br /> Commissioner Burroughs said there was an argument a while back that some kids <br /> attend school in order play football, and may stop attending if football is taken away. <br /> Dr. Todd Wirt said OCS has not had a discussion about dissolving football. He said <br /> there is much more training for high school football coaches now than years ago. <br /> Dr. Pamela Baldwin said CHCCS has not had in depth discussions, except to the <br /> extent of what is occurring naturally. She said she has spoken with coaches about the <br /> connection that sports can create with students who may not otherwise be excited about <br /> school. <br /> Commissioner McKee said there are a lot of kids for whom sports gives an extra push <br /> to do better in school. <br /> James Barrett recognized Commissioner Price and other school board members that <br /> attended the Pre-K conference. <br /> 8. Closed Session <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Burroughs, seconded by Commissioner McKee <br /> seconded by to go into closed session at 8:51 p.m. for the purpose below: <br /> "Pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3) "to consult with an attorney retained by the Board in <br /> order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the Board." <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner McKee to go <br /> into regular session at 10:10 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner McKee to <br /> adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />