TTUSD Athletics Transition to CIF - Community Resources
Athletics Question Submission Form
Do you have questions about our state-mandated athletics transition to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)?
Share them through our Athletics Question Submission Form. We will review submissions and incorporate answers into the standing athletics agenda item at an upcoming board meeting.
Athletics Question Submission Form
Please note: This form is specifically for collecting questions to help inform our updates. If you have personal opinions or comments that you would like to share for the official record, please participate in the public comment portion of our board meetings or submit them via email to boardroom@ttusd.org on meeting dates.
Winter 2025/2026 Community Communications
February 3, 2026
On February 3, 2026, TTUSD students, families, and staff received an email update regarding a notice TTUSD received from the California Department of Education on February 2, 2026 granting a one-year extension to our mandated athletics transition timeline.
January 29, 2026
On January 29, 2026, TTUSD students, families, and staff received an email update outlining a new way to submit questions to be addressed during the athletics agenda item at upcoming board meetings. This Athletics Question Submission Form will allow staff to provide updates that include community questions on a regular basis.
January 22, 2026
On January 22, 2206, TTUSD students, families, and staff received an email update on the January 21, 2026, board meeting and next steps regarding athletics. The update includes the Board's decision to add a standing agenda item to future meeting agendas until the situation is resolved. Additionally, they were made aware of a letter that TTUSD sent to the CDE formally stating that our two-year transition plan is necessary despite their denials.
January 8, 2026
On January 8, 2026, TTUSD students, families, and staff received an email update on athletics. Superintendent Kramer shared that the CDE rejected our proposed 2-year transition plan to allow time to work through the move's logistics. Additionally, she shared that the Board formally requested a meeting with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, who leads the CDE.
December 19, 2025
On December 19, 2025, TTUSD students, families, and staff received an email outlining Superintendent Kramer's presentation during the December 18, 2025, board meeting. She discussed TTUSD's Athletic Transition Plan, which was formally submitted to the California Department of Education (CDE) to comply with the required corrective actions. TTUSD's legal counsel also spoke at the meeting.
December 9, 2025
On December 9, 2025, TTUSD students, families, and staff received an email notifying them that TTUSD received a mandatory order from the California Department of Education (CDE) ordering our athletic programs to move to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) beginning in the 2026/2027 school year due to a formal complaint filed against TTUSD.
Community members are invited to attend or watch the December 17, 2025, Board Meeting for an informational overview of the current situation.
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Location: TTUSD District Office Board Room, 11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
- Public Comment & Interpretation: There will be an opportunity for public comment, and Spanish interpretation services will be available at the District Office.
- Streaming Link: https://youtube.com/live/CbxP2Ek8Ino?feature=share
Additional Documents
- California Department of Education Investigations Report (September 29, 2025)
- TTUSD Request for Reconsideration Submitted to CDE (October 29, 2025)
- TTUSD Corrective Action #1: TTUSD Athletic Transition Plan from NIAA to CIF (December 12, 2025)
- California Department of Education Response to Corrective Action #1: TTUSD Athletic Transition Plan (December 22, 2025)
- TTUSD Response to CDE & Request for Extension (January 5, 2026)
- California Department of Education Extension Response (January 5, 2026)
- TTUSD Board Request for a Meeting with State Superintendent Tony Thurmond (January 8, 2026)
- TTUSD Response to California Department of Education (January 21, 2026)
- TTUSD Extension Request (October 16, 2025)
- CDE Extension Request Denial (October 20, 2025)
- CDE Extension Request Reconsideration (February 2, 2026)
Spring 2025 Community Communications
May 2, 2025
On May 2, 2025, TTUSD students, families and staff received a letter notifying them that TTUSD would be moving its interscholastic affiliation from the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
We understand you may have questions about this change. We will continue to update this page as more information is solidified. The date of postings will be noted at the top.
May 7, 2025
We also encourage our families to watch Superintendent Kramer's presentation during the May 7, 2025 board meeting where she provided context, the decision process, CIF transition impacts and a summary of community feedback the district had received.
- Watch the May 7, 2025 Board Meeting
- Superintendent's Update on Regulatory Changes and Legal Implications for TTUSD (English)
- Superintendent's Update on Regulatory Changes and Legal Implications for TTUSD (Spanish Version Coming Soon)
May 15, 2025
The TTUSD Board of Education called a Special Board meeting on May 14, 2025 to allow another opportunity for information and discussion on this topic. Superintendent Kramer shared a presentation reviewing our current situation and provided follow-ups to Board requests made at the May 7th meeting. Following the presentation, public comment, and a thorough consideration of the complexities, the Board of Trustees directed staff that TTUSD will remain in the NIAA for the 2025/2026 school year, allowing more time to thoughtfully implement the move to the CIF for the 2026/2027 school year.
- Watch the May 14, 2025 Board Meeting
- Superintendent's Second Update on Regulatory Changes and Legal Implications for TTUSD (English & Spanish)
- May 15, 2025, Update on Athletics Email in English
- May 15, 2025, Update on Athletics Email in Spanish
June 13, 2025
The TTUSD Board held a Study Session on Athletics to engage in in-depth discussions with staff and ask detailed questions regarding the implications of the CIF transition. The session was open to the public.
- Board Study Session Notification in English
- Board Study Session Notification in Spanish
- June 18, 2025 Board Study Session Update in English
- June 18, 2025 Board Study Session Update in Spanish
June 25, 2025
The TTUSD Board discussed the move to CIF at the Board meeting. The Trustees unanimously directed Superintendent Kramer to keep our athletic programs within the NIAA.
