1. Observations about the Implementation of the Title IX by a Professional Working Stiff in Public Education for over 35 years

2. Models of Secondary Public School Athletic Programs Reflecting Effective Implementation of Title IX

3. Reaching the Promise Land Parents and Students interests and increasing participation in a multitude of varied sports – Driving Goal (never gender quotas or proportionality)

4. Positive correlation between students participation in athletics and activities and academic achievement

5. Proportionality nor budget issues are or were decisive factors in developing comprehensive high school athletic programs for males and females

6. Accountability Accountability Local Control Local Control Public Involvement Public Involvement

7. Budget Issues Budget Issues Facilities Facilities Equipment Equipment Scheduling Scheduling Impact of Federal and State Mandates (i.e., 94-142) Impact of Federal and State Mandates (i.e., 94-142)

8. Niles High Schools Athletic Programs in the 1960’s Male Sports 7 Female Sports 3 Total Athletic Programs10

9. Niles West High School 2001-02 24Athletic Programs 14Comparable Programs 10Coed Programs i.e. Water Polo WrestlingFootballCheerleading

10. Niles West High School 2001-02 Boys Participation783 Girls Participation566

11. Ice Hockey Field Hockey Lacrosse

12. Over 30 years Increase in male and female interest and participation in secondary athletic programs – never utilizing proportionality, gender quotas or budget limitations to inhibit growth and program development

13. Final Question and Considerations Why has higher education decreased male opportunities in athletics using Title IX as a basis, when clearly it was not the intent of the law?

14. Impact on poor and minority male athletes