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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... EUGENE Eugene school board mulls Nike deal for varsity uniforms Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Sep. 10, 2015 at 4:04 PM By The Associated Press Posted Sep. 10, 2015 at 4:04 PM » Social News EUGENE — Eugene School Board members are considering an exclusive-rights agreement that would put varsity players in Nike uniforms. The proposal was presented Wednesday to the school board. Members of the public who spoke out against the proposal cited local business concerns as well as the dangers of allowing private companies to have a hand in Eugene schools, the Register-Guard reported. University of Oregon doctoral student Dana Rognlie studies the ethical issues associated with apparel companies becoming involved in student athletics. She said during the meeting that Nike's rising influence on the school matters has hamstrung university administrators. "It is a blessing that Eugene schools remain immune from this toxic corporate control," she said. Eugene district athletics coordinator Kelly Bokn says about 80 percent of high school athletes already wear Nike gear. The district has four high schools that would get about $15,000 annually in rebates for uniforms and equipment. The agreement would last through July 2020, though it would not apply to apparel worn at practices. Athletes would have to wear Nike clothing during games, which includes footwear, uniforms, warm-ups, gloves, shirts, sweat suits, headwear, wristbands, and socks, among other items. Bob Bussel told board members he was against the agreement. His daughter is a captain on the Sheldon High School Ultimate Frisbee team. "We're threatening to turn our kids into human billboards," he said. "Is that what we really want to do within our schools?" Members could vote on the agreement as soon as their Sept. 23 meeting. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Sep. 10, 2015 at 4:04 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501