Dayton school officials in Dayton are considering whether to allow many high school athletes, marching band members and cheerleaders to skip physical education. The change is possible under a 2007 Ohio law.

Former Dayton educator Lucinda Williams Adams, who won a track gold medal at the 1960 Olympics, told board members at a meeting Monday that phys. ed. teaches important lessons about health and fitness. Fifty-five-year-old one-time NFL player James "Butch" Caldwell said he still relies on what he learned in gym.

School Board President Jeffrey Mims Jr. says the comments will be taken into consideration.

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