Colorado Springs — The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) issued a statement this week to clarify its role in the ongoing investigation of alleged racism involving students from Lutheran High School. CHSAA stressed that its function is limited to reviewing findings submitted by member schools and determining whether any violations of its bylaws have occurred.
Review process and recent outreach
According to the statement, CHSAA spent the past seven days speaking with administrators from the schools and districts connected to the reported incidents. Those discussions included both recent complaints from the current school year and allegations dating back to the previous year. CHSAA received first‑hand accounts gathered by the schools themselves, through conversations with students and written reports.
With that information in hand, CHSAA’s office is now evaluating the material against its Sporting Behavior Manual and other governing documents. Any decisions will be based on that review, the association said.
CHSAA is not an investigative agency
The association made clear that it does not conduct investigations. “Our member schools investigate matters involving their own students and communities and report their findings to us,” the statement read. “CHSAA’s role is to review those findings and determine whether our membership’s bylaws have been violated.”
This distinction is intended to avoid confusion about the organization’s authority and to reinforce the partnership between CHSAA and its member schools.
Expectations for conduct at events
While the review continues, CHSAA reiterated the expectations it holds for all member schools at athletic and extracurricular events. The association highlighted its commitment to fostering environments where every student, coach, and fan is safe and treated with dignity and respect. It cited the Sporting Behavior Manual as the primary resource that outlines conduct standards for administrators, coaches, and participants.
“Meeting this standard requires a true partnership between CHSAA and our member schools, and our commitment to that partnership is absolute,” the statement said.
Next steps
CHSAA indicated that once its review is complete, it will issue any necessary determinations regarding bylaws compliance. The association also directed interested parties to its website for additional information and updates on the process.
Local educators and community members are encouraged to stay informed as the situation develops, recognizing that the association’s oversight role is designed to support schools in maintaining respectful, inclusive environments for all participants.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
