In late August of 2021, with only a few days before fall sport tryouts, the Board of Education at Niskayuna Central School District made a surprise announcement.   They implemented a last minute policy that required the covid vaccination for our student athletes who play high risk sports in order for them to participate in their seasons.  Whether you are vaccinated or not, PLEASE read the points below and sign/share this petition to get the requirement overturned. This policy does NOT make sense.  

• Niskayuna is one of ONLY 5 districts in the entire Capital Region with this requirement. 
• Niskayuna athletes are allowed to play teams and districts without this requirement, but our own unvaccinated students athletes are discriminated against and have been kicked off their teams.  
• Niskayuna student athletes can play for club teams with their peers, in and out of district, without this vaccination requirement.  
• Vaccination status has no bearing on all district students participating in these same high risk sports during PE classes.  
• Niskayuna students in high risk indoor activities, such as band and chorus, do NOT have this requirement. 
  
  The time is NOW to show the Niskayuna Board of Education that we stand together as a community and support these student athletes.  Their physical, mental and emotional health are being negatively affected at the hands of those elected to protect them. 

            LET THEM PLAY!