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Board recognizes Westview/alternative high-school Bridgeboys unbeaten season and coach Jacob Steiner
Summary
The board honored Jacob Steiner, a special education resource teacher, and the Bridgeboys alternative high-school basketball team for an undefeated season and for supporting players’ attendance and academic gains, the district said.
Board members recognized Jacob Steiner, a special-education resource teacher, and the Bridgeboys alternative high-school basketball team during the superintendent’s report. Colleen Devan introduced the team and said Steiner runs the program largely on his own time and occasionally uses his own money to support the team.
Why it matters: Trustees said the program has improved players’ attendance and grades and praised the team for sportsmanship and community representation.
Details Colleen and other staff described how Steiner began supervising after-school basketball and later expanded the program by connecting with other alternative high schools for games and tournaments. Staff said the team’s attendance and classroom performance improved as the program grew. The team was undefeated this season.
Ending: Trustees congratulated Steiner and the players and said the district is proud of their extracurricular and academic accomplishments.
