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Martinsville School Board Approves New Youth Basketball League and Summer Recreation Agreement

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Martinsville C.U.S.D. #C-3 Board of Education Meeting | January 22, 2026

Article Summary: The Martinsville Board of Education on Thursday moved to expand local athletic opportunities for youth, authorizing a new elementary basketball league and finalizing a facility use agreement with the community’s summer recreation board.

Youth Athletics Key Points:

  • A new K-4th grade Elementary basketball league was officially approved by the board.

  • The district formalized an operational agreement with the Martinsville Summer Recreation Board.

  • Scott Price of the Martinsville Agricultural Fair formally requested use of the school gymnasium for potential rain delays in May.

The Martinsville Community Unit School District #C-3 Board of Education on Thursday, January 22, 2026, voted to approve a pair of community athletic initiatives, establishing a new youth basketball program and solidifying ties with the local summer recreation organization.

During the new business portion of the meeting, the board discussed the introduction of a new sports program aimed at the district’s youngest students. Following the presentation, board member Hollingsworth offered a motion to officially approve the creation of a K-4th grade Elementary basketball league. The motion was seconded by board member Baird. The measure passed with four affirmative votes from the five present members. Board member Kannmacher abstained from the vote, while board members Maxwell and Parcel were absent from the meeting.

The board also moved to formally approve an operating agreement between the Martinsville Summer Recreation Board and MCUSD #C-3. Such intergovernmental agreements typically govern the shared use of district athletic fields, gymnasiums, and facilities by local youth summer leagues. Board member Wilhoit offered the motion to approve the agreement, which was seconded by Kannmacher. The measure passed, though board member Hollingsworth opted to abstain from the vote.

Community facility use was also a topic during the meeting’s public comment period. Visitor Scott Price addressed the board on behalf of the Martinsville Agricultural Fair, formally requesting permission to use the school gymnasium to accommodate potential rain delays for fair events scheduled for Sunday, May 24, Monday, May 25, and Tuesday, May 26.

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