Martinsville Board of Education Renews 8-Man Football Program, Adopts Cardiac Emergency Plan

Martinsville C.U.S.D. #C-3 Board of Education Meeting | February 23, 2026

Article Summary: The Martinsville Community Unit School District #C-3 Board of Education approved the continuation of its 8-man football team on Monday while adopting new comprehensive district wellness and cardiac emergency protocols.

Martinsville CUSD #C-3 Key Points:

• The board unanimously approved the renewal of the district’s 8-Man Football program.

• A new District Wellness Plan and a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan were officially adopted.

• The board also formally renewed its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract.

The Martinsville Community Unit School District #C-3 Board of Education on Monday, February 23, 2026, authorized the renewal of the school’s 8-man football program and passed updates to district health, emergency, and employee support protocols.

President Connelly called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Media Center. All board members were present with the exception of Board Member Baird.

During the new business portion of the meeting, the board secured the immediate future of its football program. Following a motion by Maxwell and a second by Kannmacher, the board voted unanimously among present members to approve the renewal of 8-Man Football.

The board also advanced several major health and safety measures. Board members Kannmacher and Wilhoit offered a motion and a second, respectively, to adopt a new District Wellness Plan alongside a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan. The roll call vote passed, with Board Member Kannmacher abstaining from the vote, while Connelly, Hollingsworth, Maxwell, Parcel, and Wilhoit all voted in favor.

Additionally, the board approved the renewal of the district’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract. The measure was passed following a motion by Connelly and a second by Hollingsworth.